Guelph, Ontario - Canada is rich in food and incredible people who help put food on our tables. This has never been more apparent than in 2020. We are inviting Canadians to come together to enjoy our food and give thanks to the people who make it happen on Food Day Canada, Saturday August 1, 2020.
What’s Happening? Canadians will come together to declare Food Day Canada/ Journée des terroirs. We are shopping, cooking, eating and honouring those who produce and prepare our foods across the nation. The spirit of pride will shine as iconic structures are being lit red and white in honour of our Canadian cuisine from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland. Look for the map of locations on FoodDayCanada.ca.
Who? Anyone and everyone who loves Canadian food and beverages. Chefs, home cooks, farmers, ranchers, fishers, writers, winemakers, brewers, food processors, researchers…and the list goes on.
When? ALL Day Saturday August 1, 2020
Where? Anywhere and everywhere. Backyard barbecues, picnics, potlucks, patios and kitchen tables. In person and online. Enjoy Canadian-grown, Canadian-made food and drinks, made by you or your favourite chefs.
How can YOU participate? Shop like a Canadian using our all-Canadian shopping list. It’s eclectic and seasonal and fun. Cook like a Canadian with some of your favourite recipes. Share like a Canadian. Invite some of your favourite people to join you to enjoy a meal, in person or virtually.
Post your menus, photos and stories with pride and passion! Add the hashtag #FoodDayCanada to enter to win some fabulous prizes. Watch your stories together with thousands of others on FoodDayCanada.ca and @fooddaycanada as the day rolls with the time zones across the nation.
Canada IS food and the world is richer for it.
Shine a Light on Canadian Cuisine August 1, 2020
These Canadian icons will be lit in red and white lights on Food Day Canada. Check FoodDayCanada.ca for an updated list.
NEWFOUNDLAND
Confederation Building – St .John’s NF - July 31st
NEW BRUNSWICK
Downing Street – Moncton, NB
NOVA SCOTIA
Halifax City Hall
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
The Clock Tower, Charlottetown, PEI
ONTARIO
Kingston City Hall & Springer Market Square
The CN Tower
The TORONTO sign at Nathan Philips Square
The City of HAMILTON sign
Niagara Falls
Garrison House Restaurant – Niagara on the Lake
Welland Historic Bridge 13
The Bridges of Heritage Downtown Fergus
The Elora Gorge – courtesy of the Elora Mill Inn
University of Guelph – OAC Johnston Hall
SASKATCHEWAN
The Sasktel Centre in Saskatoon
ALBERTA
The Calgary Tower
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
BRITISH COLUMBIA
BC Place - Friday July 31.
Vancouver Science Centre – Friday July 31
The Sails statue in Kelowna
BC Legislative Assembly’s ceremonial entrance and front fountain.– Victoria, BC
Vancouver City Hall
YUKON
Whitehorse, Yukon FlyAirNorth – a 737 on the runway with Yukon food in front.
Source : Food Day Canada