Welcome to the
Culinary Tourism Alliance
Creating and celebrating delicious destinations
Our vision is
to ensure food tourism
is a meaningful and sustainable contributor to local economies throughout Canada.
Established in 2006, the Culinary Tourism Alliance is a national, membership-based not-for-profit organization. We work with our member communities to grow food tourism in their destinations through our destination development services, consumer marketing channels, and our various programs and events.
What We Do
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Membership Community
We collaborate with destinations, sector organizations, academic institutions, food groups, and individual operators to grow food tourism across Canada.
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Destination Development
We empower communities through strategy development, capacity building, and crafting experiences that boost visitor engagement and drive sustainable growth.
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Marketing + Storytelling
Our members receive robust marketing benefits to our consumer and industry audiences and access to custom campaigns designed to attract diverse visitor segments.
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Feast On® Certification
Feast On® is North America’s largest and longest running local food certification program, designed to support Ontario’s local food system.
What’s Cooking in Food Tourism
at the Culinary Tourism Alliance
Food Tourism
n. —Any travel experience where a person
learns about or consumes food and/or drink that reflects the history, heritage, and culture of a place.
Annual Impact Reports
The Culinary Tourism Alliance is leading efforts in community engagement, education and product development to promote the growth of the food tourism industry. Download one of our Annual Reports to find out more.
2024 REPORT
