This is not
your average membership.
Join the national network advancing culinary and agritourism in Canada.
Membership gives you a seat at the table alongside destinations, operators, producers, educators, Indigenous tourism organizations, researchers, sector leaders and government partners working together to strengthen culinary and agritourism across Canada.
As a member, you'll help advance Canada's first and only National Culinary & Agritourism Action Plan, connect with leaders from across the country, access CTA's expertise and resources, and amplify your work through our industry and marketing channels.
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Lead
Help shape Canada's National Culinary & Agritourism Action Plan.
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Connect
Build relationships across Canada's culinary and agritourism ecosystem.
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Grow
Access CTA's expertise, insights, resources and professional development.
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Amplify
Share your work with industry and consumer audiences.
When a culinary or agritourism question, challenge or idea lands on your desk, you can reach out to our team for guidance, resources, examples and connections from across Canada.
Membership means you have somewhere to turn
“We want to engage more farms in tourism.”
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We can share what we've learned and connect you with others doing it well.
“Council wants to know why culinary tourism matters.”
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Tap into CTA research, data and resources to help make the case.
“We're thinking about creating a culinary trail.”
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Talk it through with our team and learn from approaches being used elsewhere.
“We have an idea, but we're not sure what comes next.”
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Bring it to us. We'll help point you toward the right resources, expertise or connections.
Find Your Membership
Whether you're developing and promoting a destination or working to advance the broader sector, there's a place for you in Canada's culinary and agritourism network.
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For organizations responsible for developing and promoting destinations across Canada.
Destination Membership includes the full suite of CTA member benefits, plus consumer-facing marketing opportunities that help showcase your destination's culinary and agritourism experiences to travellers.
Destination Members receive:
Access to all CTA leadership, networking, resources, and expertise
Opportunities to contribute to Canada's National Culinary & Agritourism Action Plan
Preferred member pricing for the Taste of Place Summit and other programs
Industry exposure through Culinary Tourism Alliance channels
Consumer marketing and storytelling opportunities through OntarioCulinary.com and/or CanadaCulinary.com
Access to collaborative marketing campaigns and custom content opportunities
Annual Membership Fees:
$1,000 - Organizations with an annual budget under $1.5 million/year
$2,500 - Organizations with an annual budget between $1.5 - 2.5million/year
$5,000 - Organizations with an annual budget over $2.5 million/year
NOTE: Ontario based organizations can choose to have consumer marketing benefits on both ontarioculinary.com AND canadaculinary.com for an additional 50% cost.
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For organizations invested in advancing Canada's culinary and agritourism sector.
Industry Membership is designed for sector associations, educational institutions, economic development organizations, government partners, suppliers, researchers, and other organizations that want to connect, contribute, and grow alongside Canada's culinary and agritourism network.
Industry Members receive:
Access to all CTA leadership, networking, resources and expertise
Opportunities to contribute to Canada's National Culinary & Agritourism Action Plan
Preferred member pricing for the Taste of Place Summit and other programs
Industry exposure and content amplification through Culinary Tourism Alliance channels
Opportunities to participate in committees, working groups, and industry initiatives
Annual Membership Fee:
$500
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For businesses and individuals who want to stay connected to Canada's culinary and agritourism community.
Affiliate Membership offers an accessible way to connect with the Culinary Tourism Alliance, stay informed about industry developments, and access select resources and networking opportunities.
Affiliate Members receive:
Access to select CTA resources and industry insights
Opportunities to connect with Canada's culinary and agritourism network
Updates on industry news, initiatives, and opportunities
Access to CTA events and professional development opportunities
Annual Membership Fee:
$200
Become a Member
Join the Culinary Tourism Alliance today.
