Do you consider yourself a culinary tourist?

Culinary tourism is defined as “the pursuit of unique and memorable culinary experiences, of all kinds, often while travelling.” In Manitoba—the bread basket of Canada—its only natural that a culinary tourist heads back to the farm.

That’s why Ciao! magazine, along with Heartland International Travel, has once again organized The Taste Culinary Series. Each field trip-style excursion brings you back to Manitoba’s roots, examining an indigenous ingredient. After the tour, we return to the city and celebrate that local flavour with a multi-course gourmet dinner at a top regional cuisine restaurant.

Whether you’re an out-of-towner or Winnipegger looking for a summer adventure, book yourself a tour (or two).

For more information, please contact:

Heartland International Travel & Tours
204-989-9630 or 1-866-890-3377
Email: info@heartlandtravel.ca

Cost:
$89.00/person + taxes and online booking fee

What's Included:
Tour transportation by 24-passenger bus to farm
Three-course dinner with one glass of wine at selected restaurant
Gratuities
Souvenir
Ciao! magazine escort throughout

Available Dates:

July 9: Canola Learning Centre at Kelburn Farm & The Current (75 Forks Market Road)

July 16: Stonewood Elk Ranch & Dandelion Eatery (230 Osborne St at Confusion Corner)

July 23: Canola Learning Centre at Kelburn Farm & Fusion Grill (550 Academy Road)

July 30: Stonewood Elk Ranch & Velvet Glove (2 Lombard Place)

August 6: Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods and Oils & Dandelion Eatery (230 Osborne St at Confusion Corner)

August 13: Blue Lagoon Florascape & The Current (75 Forks Market Road)

August 20: Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods and Oils & Fusion Grill (550 Academy Road)

August 27: Blue Lagoon Florascape & Velvet Glove (2 Lombard Place)

September 3: D.D. Leobard Winery & Resto Gare (Formerly La Vieille Gare) (630 Des Meurons)

Suppliers:

Canola Learning Centre at Kelburn Farm:
Located at Kelburn Farm, the Canola Learning Centre provides visitors a chance to learn about canola in a real agronomic setting, using fun, entertaining, hands on activities.

Stonewood Elk Ranch:
With more than 500 elk in their herd, the Stonewood Elk Ranch produces garlic sausage, smokies, delicious cuts of meat, and antler products each year.

Blue Lagoon Florascape:
Blue Lagoon has a state of the art greenhouse facility and is a certified organic farm dedicated in providing the freshest, most delicious, and environmentally friendly produce to the local markets.

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods and Oils:
Established in 1998, Manitoba Harvest is the largest farmer owned vertically integrated hemp food manufacturer, and offers the freshest and highest quality staple hemp food products in the world.

D.D. Leobard Winery:
Award winning D.D. Leobard Winery has perfected their passion of winemaking to achieve the vinting of superior fruit wines by using locally grown berries and fruit.

Restaurants:

The Current in The Inn at The Forks—Chef Barry Saunders
Located in the heart of the city, The Current brings together the tastes of Canada for unique contemporary Canadiana dining experiences.

Dandelion Eatery—Chef Ben Kramer
Dandelion Eatery has dedicated itself in creating a menu on regional ingredients and supports producers practicing sustainable agriculture.

Fusion Grill—Chef Lorna Murdoch
Award winning Fusion Grill uses locally grown and produced foods to create delicious contemporary meals.

Velvet Glove at The Fairmont—Chef Nick Beaumont
Enjoy seasonal flavours with a Manitoba flare at Winnipeg's only Four Diamond CAA/AAA award winning restaurant.

Resto Gare (Formerly La Vieille Gare)
Newly renovated, Resto Gare serves authentic French and regional Manitoba cuisine and is located in a historic railway station in the French Quarter of St. Boniface.

Publication Date: 5/2008