Atlantic Canada’s Bounty of Epicurean Delights

Atlantic Canada is famed for its stunning scenery and delicious seafood. Formed of the four provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, the region is a foodie paradise with abundant lobster, fresh scallops, mussels and oysters.

Aside from the seafood offerings, visitors can whet their appetite with Atlantic Canada’s new and much-loved epicurean delights this season including Canada’s very first distillery, craft brewery and wine trail and new foodie destinations such as The Inn at Bay Fortune. Dine at a seaside restaurant, take a stroll through a local farmers market, or take in one of the many culinary festivals.

Nova Scotia Good Cheer Trail

Visitors to Nova Scotia will have the opportunity to experience Canada’s very first distillery, craft brewery and wine trail. The Nova Scotia Good Cheer Trail introduces visitors to the Province’s most passionate artisans and most authentic local cuisine, following a journey taking in over 35 locations. From Yarmouth to Cape Breton, the trail weaves through stunning landscapes, heritage sites, beaches, farmlands and cities. Whether interested in trying the latest vintage of Tidal Bay wine, learning from an award-winning brewmaster or sampling a single malt whisky straight from the barrel, the Good Cheer Trail has it covered.

For more information: www.novascotia.com/eat-drink/good-cheer-trail

Step Back in Time to Taste 18th Century Rum in Nova Scotia

For those who prefer old favourites, the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site offers historic rum tastings and a fascinating insight into Nova Scotia’s 18th century rum trade. Parks Canada has partnered with the Authentic Seacoast Company who created a special edition rum, stored in barrels to be aged in Louisbourg’s storehouse. Visitors can also learn how rum is made as part of the Rum Tasting: The Drink That Sugar Made experience. Tickets from £5 per person.

For more information: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/ns/louisbourg/activ/rhum-rum.aspx

The Inn at Bay Fortune- Celebrity Chef Michael Smith’s newest venture

The Inn at Bay Fortune is nestled on the edge of 40 acres of land with magnificent views of the Fortune River, Fortune Bay and Northumberland Strait. Since Spring of this year, The Inn has come under the culinary direction of celebrity Chef Michael Smith who has used his Maritime influences and stylish flair to re-launch the Inn as one of the world’s leading culinary tourism destinations.

For Chef Michael, coming back to the Inn is a return to his roots having manned the stoves for seven years before bringing International fame to a little known country inn. Chef Michael has also overseen extensive redevelopment of The Inn, including the introduction of a newly built open-fire kitchen consisting of a 22-foot long brick-lined open hearth, rotisserie, grill, smoke house and oven that will be fully fuelled by live fire.

For more information: www.innatbayfortune.com

A Taste of St. John’s – New Foodie Tours

Explore the streets of downtown St. John’s, an emerging foodie hot spot, with local ‘The Island Chef’ Lori Butler’s new guided food tours. Meet the passionate chefs who are putting St. John’s on the culinary map, such as Jeremy Charles from Raymond’s (Canada’s Top Restaurant of the Year 2015). Lori Butler will curate visitors through each stop with tastings of each restaurant’s signature dishes alongside a paired beverage. As well as city tours, Lori has introduced new foraging tours and cod fishing and cook up tours allowing visitors to taste the freshest possible seafood, for which Atlantic Canada is world famous. Prices start from £60 per person.

For more information: http://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/ThingsToDo/FoodDining

For bookings email: lori@codsounds.ca

New Brunswick’s Travel Tasting Adventure

New Brunswick’s scenic wine regions stretch from the coastal shores to the fertile valleys producing complex cool–climate wines. The New Brunswick Winery Map guides visitors on a travel tasting adventure through some of Canada’s best vineyards, allowing connoisseurs to comprehensively sample the wine of the Province taking in fourteen vineyards, including the picturesque Dunhams Run Estate Winery in the Kingston Peninsula.
For more information: www.nbliquor.com/documents/wineryroutebrochure.pdf

Those wishing to sample the best of New Brunswick’s wine scene without having to travel far should head for The Happinez Wine Bar. This intimate wine bar, located in the heart of Saint John’s downtown, has a big-city-hidden-gem feel and is widely considered to be one of the best wine bars in the Province. Or for something little stronger, Fils du Roy Gin draws on techniques used roughly 200 years ago and won 2014 International Spirit Challenge in London.

For more information: www.happinezwinebar.com/happinez/

For more information: www.nbgin.com