Shop. Cook. Dine. Celebrate. Canadian. August 2, 2025

Putting Canada on the menu

Food Day Canada engages and inspires everyone to shop, cook & dine Canadian. It’s a chance for all Canadians to join hands in one massive celebration in praise of our farmers and fishers, our chefs and researchers and, above all, our home cooks. Join in and celebrate with Food Day Canada August 2, 2025.

Putting Canada on the menu

2024 Graphics & Action Kits (2025 Coming Soon!)

Download logos, graphics and the action toolkits of sample letters and ideas here. 

#FoodDayCanada

Thousands of partners share their stories online with #FoodDayCanada year-round. It really heats up in the weeks leading up to and culminating on the big day itself.

Cook Canadian

Explore the flavours of Canada with incredible ingredients and well-loved recipes. “Canada IS food and the world is richer for it.” Anita Stewart, Food Day Canada Founder

“Long Lake Monster” Venison Stew

Wild Canadian venison is such a treat and luckily, I know hunters. Perfect for a January storm warning. Stay in. Hunker down. Open a good red wine. Read a book by the fire. This slow cooking recipe takes five or more hours so it’s built for a Canadian Winter storm. Perfect to keep the kitchen […]

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S&V Uptown’s Lush Canadian Flavours

When contemplating local flavors and cocktails, S&V Uptown immediately comes to mind. Picture the transformative effect of the freshest local ingredients on your cocktails. At S&V Uptown, a sip can become a journey into the diverse flavours of Canada. Their remarkable imagination and unwavering dedication to the craft shine through. The cocktail menu is a […]

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Brunchy Eggs Benny with Sparkling Hollandaise

Nothing says brunch quite like Eggs Benedict. Add in some Canadian Sparkling Wine and some BC smoked salmon for a winning combination. This recipe also substitutes potato rösti for an English muffin making it gluten-free. From start to finish, with practice this takes less than 30 minutes. Its quick especially if you have leftover cooked […]

Summer Strawberry Pavlova

A Strawberry Pavlova is one of summer’s great desserts! Crisp and snowy on the outside and marshmallow-like on the inside, the topping is lightly sweetened whipped cream and fresh local strawberries. Because the berries are left whole and unsweetened, the flavours are the purest you’ll ever taste, layered with cream and soft meringue. When it […]

Chefs, Restaurants, Events! Shine a Light on Canadian Cuisine

Visit a restaurant or event near you or make a fun #FoodDayCanada road trip to celebrate!

Pledge

Take the pledge to shop, cook, dine and celebrate Canadian on Food Day Canada. Perfect for chefs, farmers, organizations, governments, and proud Canadians!

Our partners

Food Day Canada is a grassroots movement that is meant for everyone. It’s free, fun and inclusive. Thousands of individuals and organizations help make it come to life each year. Interested in being a Food Day Canada partner? Take the Pledge to show your support and tell us your plans.

With our sincere thanks to our funders.

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