CANADA’S TOP 9 CULINARY TRAILS
July 6th, 2010
Top 9? Seriously? Yes, seriously. We’ve all seen our share of Top-10 lists, but how often do we read them and remark, “Hey, they missed THIS!” Well, that’s why we’re doing the Top 9 here, courtesy of the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC).
In the comment section after the article, let us know what’s been missed. What should be on a list of top culinary trails in Canada? Do you have a favourite? Let us know. We’ll compile our own list based on your comments and publish it here so all that good food doesn’t go to waste.
Now, let’s dig in – in no particular order!
1. Flavours Trail, P.E.I.
Canada’s smallest province is big on culinary experiences. For those who like to eat and do more, this is the place to pick apples, learn to shuck oysters and dig up your own batch of the island’s famous potatoes.
2. Butter Tart Trail, Wellington North, Ontario
Take flaky cups of pastry, top them up with a filling made with butter, raisins, sugar and nuts and you’ve got a quintessential Canadian treat. Along the country roads of the area, you’ll find more than a dozen varieties to sate your appetite.
3. Flavour Trail, Charlevoix, Quebec
Along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, farms and food artisans make the most out of the local agri-bounty, with everything from gourmet ice cream to clay-oven bakeries.
4. Chocolate Trail, Vancouver Island, B.C.
Nibble your way from Victoria (home to Rogers’ Chocolates, a local favourite since 1885) to Tofino for Clayoquot Blackberry Buttercream chocolates from Chocolate Tofino.
5. The Taste Trail, Prince Edward County, Ontario
Looking for the next hot culinary destination? This county, east of Toronto, is impressing serious foodies with its excellent wine, maple syrup and even award-winning hot dogs.
6. The Gourmet Cheese Route, Quebec
Cheese, please! Go ahead and take a bite from delectable creations from over 70 of the province’s cheese artisans, spread over 12 regions.
7. Ontario Craft Beer, Ontario
From southern Ontario to the Ottawa Valley, beer aficionados can sip and sample at 25 microbreweries. Pack up your thirst, pick a designated driver and get exploring!
8. Thompson Okanagan Wine Tour, B.C.
Home to more than 100 wineries, this is the place for wining and dining. It’s a self-guided tour that takes you to large, well-known wineries, as well as small-batch boutique wineries. Just follow the burgundy and white signs, or at a visitor centre, pick up a map or rent a GPS that provides commentary and directions.
9. Icewine Trail, Niagara Region, Ontario
The golden nectar produced by grapes frozen by Mother Nature is as well known around the world as fellow Canadian Celine Dion. More than 20 wineries in close proximity give icewine fans a chance to see the beautiful vineyards responsible for such a sumptuous drink.
10. ??? What’s missing? Let us know below. And bon appetit!
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Original Article Written By Michele Sponagle – Courtesy of the Canadian Tourism Commission. The text has been modified from the original.
