In-Theatre Cheese Tasting-Devour Photo

The All You Need is Cheese Express

Friday, November 14, 2014    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Where

Linden Avenue & Main Street
Linden Avenue & Main Street, Wolfville, NS

Hop on our express bus to Fox Hill Cheese House and enjoy a visit to Nova Scotia’s most prominent Fromagerie. This is a great opportunity to enjoy tastings of both local and award-winning cheese from across Canada, curated by Canadian Cheese Grand Prix Chairman, Phil Bélanger. Local artisanal beers and ciders will accompany the cheeses. Enjoy the views of beautiful Starrs Point on the return trip to Wolfville.

Round trip: 2 hours.

Phil Bélanger

Phil Bélanger_Dairy Farmers of Canada

A well-known food gourmet and cheese expert, Phil Bélanger has been a part of the Canadian Cheese Grand Prix national competition since its inception in 1998, and chairman of the competition since 2009.

Phil has had a distinguished career in the Atlantic agrifood industry, including directing a Provincial Hotel and Culinary Training Institution, where he developed and managed all aspects of the hotel, restaurant and tourism programs. He is currently the executive director in the New Brunswick department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, as well as chairman of La Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs for the New Brunswick chapter. He also works as an independent consultant with the Dairy Farmers of Canada, where he conducts educational presentations and seminars on Canadian cheese. His passion for Canadian cheese keeps Phil exploring the country in search of new jewels in the world of cheese.