Food trails and festivals

Ontario’s unique and tasty trails and foodie festivals invite you to sample some of our favourite flavours, celebrate diverse cuisines and discover new treats. From cheese to chocolate and butter tarts to maple syrup, bring a healthy appetite to these food-themed celebrations and experiences.

Articles and itineraries

Get ideas and inspiration for your next trip.

Picnic experiences in Ontario

From casual to luxurious, alpacas to helicopters, there are awesome picnic experiences in beautiful locations that cater to all your needs across Ontario.

Sample the best Ontario-made cheese

Ontario’s top cheese makers invite you to visit, sample and savour classic and new flavours of cheese.

Cooking and baking classes in Ontario

Learn new skills in the kitchen, master delicious recipes from around the world and discover the joy of baking at a hands-on cooking or baking class in Ontario.

Top summer cultural events and food festivals in Ontario

Take a culinary tour around the world, in one province.

Where to go apple picking in Ontario 2025

Apple picking is a popular family-friendly activity in the fall, specifically from late August to the end of September.

Discover the wonder of honeybees and beekeeping in Ontario

Experience the fascinating world of honeybees on a guided tour or hands-on workshop at one of Ontario's honey farms and apiaries.

Follow Ontario’s best food tours and trails

Set out at your own pace or let a local foodie guide you along these tasty trails and food tours this season.

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Ontario 2025

Each fall, Kitchener and Waterloo host the largest celebration of Bavarian culture outside of Germany.

Romantic winter date night ideas in Ontario

Find inspiration for your next date night with these romantic getaways and activities for couples.

Farm tours and rural culinary events

Explore Ontario’s diverse agricultural landscape, from farm tours to garden workshops and on-the-farm dining experiences.

Cranberry festivals and flavours in Ontario

Not only is fall the perfect road trip season for viewing fall colours, it’s also the time of year to celebrate cranberries in Ontario.

Warm up at a winter festival in Ontario

Embrace the magic of winter at Ontario’s unique seasonal festivals, which celebrate art, culture, food and outdoor fun.

Celebrate maple syrup season in Ontario 2026

Experience Ontario’s sweetest season at maple syrup farms, festivals and events.

Ontario’s best chocolate makers, tours and trails

Discover the best chocolatiers and chocolate makers at these trails, tours and small-batch shops in Ontario.

Attractions

Discover top attractions, hidden gems and unforgettable experiences.

Oxford County Cheese Trail

Follow the Oxford County Cheese Trail, a self-guided route to dozens of cheese-related attractions, farms and restaurants.

Kawarthas Northumberland Butter Tart Tour

This self-guided tour leads to a collection of over 50 bakeries, cafes and restaurants creating some of the best butter tarts in the province.

The Apple Pie Trail

If you love apples, the Apple Pie Trail along the shores of Georgian Bay is an experience you won’t want to miss.

Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum

Ingersoll is Ontario’s premier cheese destination and home to the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum.

Oxford County Cheese Trail

Kawarthas Northumberland Butter Tart Tour

The Apple Pie Trail

Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum

Last updated: May 1, 2026