About

The Journey

It began in 2003 as The World’s Longest Barbeque, a massive, Canada-wide response to the sanction of Canadian beef exports by our largest trading partner and the dramatic hardship it imposed on our agricultural community. The WLBBQ was a huge success and has evolved into Food Day Canada®, an annual mid-summer celebration when we share Canada’s rich culinary heritage, our delicious northern bounty and the best managed food system on the planet.

Food Day Canada is the time and place for Canadians to share their food and their stories with each other while leading other nations in cultural diversity, food ethics, magnificent flavours … and fun!

The People

Food Day Canada is a showcase of Anita Stewart’s life’s work and years of hard core, on the road, research. Since 1983, she has been traveling Canada’s vast expanse, identifying and writing about Canada’s essential nature as a regionally diverse food nation. Before “local, regional, seasonal” was in vogue, she was visiting the country inns, farmer’s markets, First Nations’ communities and the lighthouses of Canada. Today, many of our top food leaders credit her with influencing their style and philosophy.

Stewart has 14 books to her name and hundreds of articles published in all major Canadian news and food publications. She holds a Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa),  a Master of Arts (Gastronomy) and is an honourary lifetime member of the Canadian Culinary Federation of Chefs and Cooks (CCFCC). She has recently been appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada.

Stewart is supported by some of the most notable culinary figures in Canada.

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Ottawa businessman, Brad Stewart, played a major role in the evolution of The World’s Longest Barbecue to Food Day Canada. A digital pioneer himself, he understood the on-line landscape and helped to morph the idea of a national day of culinary celebration into solid reality.  He was instrumental in the creation of The University of Guelph’s Innovation Award and The Egg Farmers of Canada Best Brunch in Canada Award.

His business, Adjoy: The Cause Media Platform ™ is another  shining example of his ability to think outside the box. With Adjoy, he has linked traditional advertising with social conscience.  He continues to advise the Food Day Canada team.

Contact: anita@fooddaycanada.ca