Beverage Workshop: The Art of Pairing: Nova Scotia Wine & Seafood w/Chef Renée Lavallée

From coast to vineyard, discover why Nova Scotia wine and seafood are made for each other. Join acclaimed chef Renée Lavallée and a sommelier for a guided tasting that pairs exceptional local seafood with Nova Scotia wines. Explore the fundamentals of great pairing, discover how our cool-climate wines complement the fresh, briny, and delicate flavours of the sea, and taste firsthand why what grows together truly goes together.

$50 per person | Includes Nova Scotia wine + seafood samples | 19+

Sponsored by Wine Growers Nova Scotia, the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia, J.R. Mahoney Ltd, and Chef Works

Wines & Recipes: Coming soon

Renée Lavallée

Chef Renée Lavallée is one of Nova Scotia’s most celebrated culinary voices and chef/co-owner of The Canteen in downtown Dartmouth. Originally from Shawville, Quebec, the George Brown College graduate has spent more than three decades in kitchens, championing local farmers, fishers, and producers while creating approachable, ingredient-driven East Coast cuisine. A Top Chef Canada Season 7 competitor and Wall of Chefs judge, Lavallée has earned numerous accolades, including being named The Coast’s Best Chef again in 2026. The Canteen has also been recognized among OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in Canada, cementing its reputation as a beloved Nova Scotia dining destination. @feistychef @thecanteenns