Culinary and
Agritourism Experience Development Programs
Support your region’s growth in culinary and agritourism.
Our experience development programs are designed for destinations looking to empower local food, beverage, and farm-based businesses. These cohort-based trainings give your operators the tools, knowledge, and confidence to create immersive, tourism-ready experiences that celebrate local taste of place — whether they're just starting out or ready to scale to new markets.
Choose Your Program Path
Introduction to Culinary and Agritourism Experience Development
For businesses interested in starting new culinary or agritourism ventures, or within their first year of operation
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This introductory course is designed for food and beverage producers, chefs, farmers, and small business owners who are just starting their journey into culinary and agritourism. You'll learn the foundational principles of creating immersive visitor experiences that celebrate your unique story, products, and place.
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Culinary & Agritourism Experience Development Certificate
Clear understanding of what makes a tourism experience compelling
Strong template for your first tourism experience
Inspiring examples from across Canada
Tips to promote your experience locally
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$17,200 for 8 businesses
$1,100 for each additional business (to a maximum of 12)
Advanced Experience Development: The Culinary and Agritourism READI Program
For businesses that have operated a culinary or agritourism experience for at least one year and are looking to meet the criteria for the Culinary and Agritourism READI Stamp from the Tourism Industry Association of Canada.
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This program is designed for operators looking to elevate their experiences and attract a national audience.
The course aligns directly with the criteria for earning the Culinary and Agritourism READI Stamp from the Tourism Industry Association of Canada.
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Tools to elevate your current experience with storytelling and multisensory elements
Tips to price and promote your experience
An evaluation of your experience’s alignment with market readiness standards
Meet the standards required for TIAC’s Culinary & Agritourism READI Stamp
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$21,500 for 8 businesses
$1,350 for each additional business (to a maximum of 12)TIAC members are eligible for a 5% discount.
Please note that there are costs associated with acheiving the Culinary and Agritourism READI designation. These costs are managed by TIAC.
Program Delivery
Participants will invest approximately 16 hours over a 3-month period. The program will include both synchronous and asynchronous content, delivered through self-paced online modules, group workshops, and virtual one-on-one coaching sessions. In-person workshops are available at an additional cost.
Option for In-Person Group Workshops and Business Assessments
In-person sessions are available to enhance your learning through hands-on workshops and business assessments with our experts. Workshops are $5,500 and assessments $3,000, plus travel. These optional add-ons offer deeper, tailored support.
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