{"id":920,"date":"2015-08-21T17:27:47","date_gmt":"2015-08-21T17:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=920"},"modified":"2021-09-25T19:21:33","modified_gmt":"2021-09-25T19:21:33","slug":"food-tours-trails-around-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/food-tours-trails-around-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Tours &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Trails around Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"b12171e95ca29a06569361a76d0dc3e3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6144103376590397\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>For those interested in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/culinary-experiences-artisanal-foods.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">culinary tourism<\/a>, you\u2019re in luck because Ontario is experiencing a boom in tasty trails, treats &amp; incredible destinations to delight your palate. The <a href=\"https:\/\/ontarioculinary.com\/culinary-experiences\/delicious-destinations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance<\/a> is a wonderful resource for discovering &amp; exploring the famous &amp; as yet undiscovered delicacies of Ontario. As you\u2019ll see, there are many guided tours available as well as tours that you can navigate on your own.<\/p>\n<p>Southwestern Ontario<\/p>\n<p>Southwestern Ontario is full of gastronomic delights. If sweet desserts are your pleasure, then you should follow the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.buttertartsandbuggies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Butter Tarts &amp; Buggies Trail<\/a> &amp; discover the best buttertarts of Wellington North. If you\u2019re visiting Elgin County, stop by the destinations on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.savourelgin.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Savour Elgin Trail<\/a> &amp; visit some of the best restaurants, wineries &amp; farms of the region. Cheese lovers should visit Woodstock &amp; Oxford County, the Dairy Capital of Canada, &amp; follow the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tourismoxford.ca\/articles\/view\/category\/329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Oxford Cheese Trail<\/a>.\u00a0 For those of you who just want to dig into some pork &amp; beer \u2013 there\u2019s a tour just for you, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitstratford.ca\/stratford-bacon-and-ale-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Bacon &amp; Ale Trail<\/a> in Stratford. For even more information about the culinary delights of the region visit <a href=\"http:\/\/oswculinary.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">http:\/\/oswculinary.com<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.11.24-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-921\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.11.24-PM-300x189.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2015-08-21 at 1.11.24 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.11.24-PM-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.11.24-PM.png 568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Eastern Ontario<\/p>\n<p>In case you haven\u2019t heard, Prince Edward County is becoming a destination of choice for Ontarians. The countryside is beautiful &amp; it has become known for its artistic community, restaurants &amp; amazing wineries. My family &amp; I took a drive out there last week, venturing into Picton &amp; Bloomfield and we couldn\u2019t believe how busy it was! A visit to the region wouldn\u2019t be complete though without making some stops on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artstastetrail.com\/tastetrail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Prince Edward County Taste Trail<\/a>.\u00a0 Get a copy of the guide and try to hit as many stops as you can. The trail highlights some of the best restaurants,\u00a0 wineries, farms &amp; other food stops in the region. With 3 kids in tow, we only managed to make it to Slickers County Ice Cream, which was absolutely delicious (the apple pie &amp; ginger-rhubarb ice cream was to die for!) For the restaurants, I recommend you make a reservation<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.15.25-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-922\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.15.25-PM-300x207.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2015-08-21 at 1.15.25 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.15.25-PM-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.15.25-PM.png 539w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Central Ontario<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.applepietrail.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">The Blue Mountains Apple Pie Trail<\/a> is an award winning culinary experience. The apples grown in this region are superb as they have excellent growing conditions stemming from the moderating effects of Georgian Bay &amp; the Niagara Escarpment. Delicious apples make for delicious apple pies &amp; all things apple. The self-guided trail takes you through the Blue Mountain region to the best stops for all things apple related. You\u2019ll find delicious apple pie, apple tarts &amp; other baked goods, but you can also stop at the Collingwood Cooking Academy to learn how to make apple pie or at the iwa spa for a caramel apple pedicure. Of course, you\u2019ll visit apple farms, a cidery, farmers\u2019 market &amp; much more<a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.18.43-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-923\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.18.43-PM-300x237.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2015-08-21 at 1.18.43 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.18.43-PM-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.18.43-PM.png 484w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.21.58-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-924\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.21.58-PM-300x189.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2015-08-21 at 1.21.58 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.21.58-PM-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.21.58-PM.png 569w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Ottawa<\/p>\n<p>Exploring Ottawa\u2019s food scene is easy with <a href=\"http:\/\/cestboncooking.ca\/food-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">C\u2019est Bon Gourmet Food Tours<\/a>.\u00a0 C\u2019est Bon runs guided walking tours of a number of different Ottawa areas including Preston St., Chinatown, Wellington St., Glebe neighbourhoods &amp; Byward Market. Tours last maximum 2 \u00bd hours &amp; will help you discover the epicurean delights of an area including the best dishes, produce &amp; opportunities to meet some of the area chefs &amp; food artisans. A foodie\u2019s trip to Ottawa wouldn\u2019t be complete without a trip to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.byward-market.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Byward Market<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ottawatastingtour.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Ottawa Byward Market Tasting Tour<\/a> will take you on the tour of your choice, including a <em>Contemporary Food &amp; Wine Tour, Wine &amp; Tasting Tour or a Casual Dining Tour<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.23.49-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-925\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.23.49-PM-300x199.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2015-08-21 at 1.23.49 PM\" width=\"384\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.23.49-PM-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.23.49-PM.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/a>Greater Toronto Area<\/p>\n<p>Toronto is known internationally for its fantastic food scene. New restaurants &amp; specialty food shops are constantly popping up throughout the city. You can check out one of the many <a href=\"http:\/\/www.farmersmarketsontario.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Farmers\u2019 Markets<\/a> for some delicious treats, walk the cities coolest neighbourhoods to discover the next best restaurant or go on a guided tour with a touring company. Try <a href=\"http:\/\/foodiesonfoot.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Foodies on Foot<\/a> who will take you on tours of the city like: the Streetcar Food Tour or the Best of Toronto Food Tour. You can also join the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontariogroupoftouringcompanies.com\/en-CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Ontario Group of Touring Companies (OGTC)<\/a> who run culinary tours all over Ontario including ones in Toronto, like the <em>\u201cWhere Top Toronto Chefs Dine\u201d tour <\/em>and the<em> \u201cCraft Beer Tour of Downtown Toronto.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Niagara<\/p>\n<p>When I think of Niagara, I think wine \u2013 it\u2019s a region we all know &amp; love for their internationally award winning wines. The Niagara region is also known for its beautiful cycling trails &#8211; you can go on a self guided tour or join one of the many cycling tours through the wineries of the region. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.niagaraworldwinetours.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Niagara World Wine Tours<\/a> offers different types of tours through the wineries of the region, including, van, coach or cycling tours.\u00a0 There\u2019s also the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tourniagarawineries.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Great Escape Wine Tours<\/a> company who offer various tours of the wineries including a gourmet lunch or dinner tour or a picnic lunch tour. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.niagaraculinarytours.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Niagara Culinary Tours<\/a> will take you on walking tours of the culinary scene in St. Catharines, Niagara on the Lake &amp; Niagara Falls touring the best restaurants of the area &amp; meeting with top chefs.\u00a0 If you\u2019re in the region in mid-September, pay a visit to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.niagarafoodandwineexpo.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Niagara Food &amp; Wine Expo<\/a> that runs from September 11-13, 2015.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.26.24-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-926\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.26.24-PM-300x185.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2015-08-21 at 1.26.24 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.26.24-PM-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-shot-2015-08-21-at-1.26.24-PM.png 575w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>My stomach is grumbling just thinking about all of the tasty treats, delicious restaurants, &amp; local delicacies all over Ontario. For those who love food, it couldn\u2019t be a better time to explore our province &amp; try a new restaurant or a new recipe. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For those interested in culinary tourism, you\u2019re in luck because Ontario is experiencing a boom in tasty trails, treats &amp; incredible destinations to delight your palate. The Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance is a wonderful resource for discovering &amp; exploring the famous &amp; as yet undiscovered delicacies of Ontario. 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