We’re thrilled to have celebrated Canadian film icon, Gordon Pinsent curate his favourite food film of all-time, The Hundred-Foot Journey. It is impossible to imagine a Canada without Gordon Pinsent. The award-winning actor and writer from Newfoundland has created indelible characters that have woven themselves into the fabric of our nation’s consciousness. His numerous appearances…

In this daylong workshop, From the Wild filmmakers, Kevin Kossowan and Jeff Senger take chefs and filmmakers (and wannabes) into the wilds of Nova Scotia to fish, hunt, forage and film. From the Wild is a documentary series following a group of food industry friends exploring the wild foods that surround them. The workshop fee includes transport…

Atlantic This richly shot Canadian doc explores coastal fishing communities in Newfoundland, Ireland and Norway as they wrestle with the effects of factory fishing fleets and deep water oil exploration. Ireland/Canada/Norway, 2016, 80 minutes Director Risteard Ó Domhnaill Distributor Wreckhouse Productions   

Just a short jaunt from downtown Wolfville, this moving tour through the history of the Acadian people includes a walk of the UNESCO World Heritage Site grounds (including a visit to the Grand Pré National Historic Site Memorial Church, the Deportation Cross and a special stop at the Landscape of Grand Pré View Park). Following…

Chef Peter McKenna, from one of the top restaurants in Glasgow, has a love of the ocean and a deep appreciation for its bounty. Peter prepares two of his customers’ favourite seafood dishes – seaweed cured wild halibut, crème fraîche, kohlrabi, radish and orange, and Blanched and scorched squid, ink and black garlic. Peter McKenna…

Beyond the Plate: Eric Wolfinger “If you want to tell a human story, the best place to start is at the table.” Photographer Eric Wolfinger takes us on a journey far beyond the kitchen’s reach to discover stories around the world while forging his own. USA, 2017, 22 minutes Director Anton Lorimer Saffron – The…

Join Chef Alain Bossé on an exciting and informative look at the life of the North American lobster – from conception through the perilous journey for survival to your plate. He’ll also share valuable tips for selecting, storing and preparing this tasty crustacean for the ultimate Atlantic Canadian experience! Bio- Alain Bossé Alain Bossé, known…

Just a short jaunt from downtown Wolfville, this moving tour through the history of the Acadian people includes a walk of the UNESCO World Heritage Site grounds (including a visit to the Grand Pré National Historic Site Memorial Church, the Deportation Cross and a special stop at the Landscape of Grand Pré View Park). Following…

Spain is the most widely planted country under vine, a place where deep-rooted winemaking traditions and evolving modern practices are creating an irresistible wine culture. From Priorat to Ribera del Duero, Rias Biaxas to Penedès, taste and learn about hidden gems, old favourites and everything in between. Bio- Jenny Gammon Jenny Gammon is Bishop’s Cellar’s…

Chef Alex Haun is at the helm of the prestigious Savour in the Garden at Kingsbrae Gardens in St. Andrews by-the-Sea, where customers adore his tasting menus featuring hyper-local ingredients. Alex prepares three dishes with three ingredients – delving into the unique stories of people and place behind each one. Alex Haun Chef Alex Haun…