As we near the end of 2025, we find ourselves reflecting on the places we've been, the people we've met and the culinary delights we've tasted. From coast to coast to coast, it's clear that Canada's continuously evolving food scene is one worth traveling for, and it's one that is deeply rooted in the flavours and foodways of the nation.
If you've been following along and reading our stories this year, you’ll know that the culinary experiences we highlight are crafted with intention and care. They celebrate the delicious destinations locals call home and bring these experiences to life with passion and a commitment to sharing a true taste of place.
We're recapping some of those stories below highlighting industry recognition, underrated destinations and unique experiences that seek to connect to place through food.
Thank you for taking the time to read our words and being a part of our mission to show the world that Canada truly is a top food destination.
Onward and upward for a delicious 2026 ahead!
Recognition and Awards Putting Canada First
When excellence is at the core of what you do, it's satisfying when that excellence is recognized on a broader scale. And let's just say, 2025 was one for the books! From Canada's 100 Best Restaurant List to showcasing creativity and skill at the Canadian Culinary Championship, we're lucky to have such a wide array of talent representing our country on the culinary stage.
Another notable recognition came with the landing of the Michelin Guide in Québec handing out stars and good eating Bib Gourmand spots, confirming what we already know: Québec does food really well, simply by doing what they've always done best.
Celebrating Excellence at the Canadian Culinary Championship 2025
Underrated Culinary Destinations Full of Flavour
To truly understand the culinary offerings of a country, we must explore the backroads and destinations that may not always be the first to come to mind when we think of Canadian food. Each city is a fabric of the people who live there, their cultures, their traditions and their interpretations of local ingredients. The result? A very delicious tapestry of flavour experiences that cannot be replicated.
In anticipation of next June's Taste of Place Summit taking place in Edmonton, learn more about some of the city's culinary gems for a sneak peek of a food scene that is on its way to being better known. Read on to discover Winnipeg's fantastic craft brewery scene along with some of the sights and delights proving that Mississauga doesn't start and end at the airport. Find out what tasty experiences await in cities you may have only passed through.
Ten Places to Delight Your Taste Buds in Edmonton this Summer
8 Can't-Miss Breweries in Winnipeg
Canadian Food Scenes to Discover this Spring, Part 1: Mississauga
Good Things All Around
Many of our featured spots understand how the connection to their natural environments is an opportunity to create and share experiences that leave a lasting impression. We learned that Manitoba does this especially well when it comes to celebrating the depths of winter through one-of-a-kind culinary experiences.
In September, we hosted our Great Taste of Canada Experience, Pjila’si Unama’kik, which was truly one to remember. We also invited you to explore the rest of the province to really take in the season.
Food is a lens through which destinations should be discovered, and some of the top experiences we highlighted continue to define what this means for visitors and locals alike.
2 Can't-Miss Winter Experiences in Manitoba
So, where will you eat next?
And with that, it's clear that it's been a busy year. Although we have shared a selection of stories from the past twelve months, our food adventures brought us to so many more places across the country. Browse these stories as we begin crafting the tales of what can only be another delicious year in 2026.
Thank you, readers, and Happy New Year!
