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A Taste of Canada’s Terroir at the Thanksgiving Dinner Table

For every palate.

To help you pick or bring an ideal pour, we’ve compiled a list of recent wine stories featuring changemakers in wine regions across the country and curated lists of wines to try.

The Culinary Art of Calgary’s Darren MacLean

The iconoclastic chef reimagines Canada’s diverse food culture through a Japanese lens, forging high-concept cuisine at his restaurants Eight, Nupo, and Shokunin.

MacLean has been a known quantity in culinary circles—and a local celebrity in Calgary—for well over a decade.

Iconic Wineries of British Columbia Is Leading the Okanagan Valley Into Its Second Era

Follow the leader.

Iconic Wineries of British Columbia has helped propel the Okanagan Valley’s modern wine industry into the future.

June Is Vancouver’s Hottest New Restaurant

French brasserie food and classic cocktails in a sexy space in Cambie Village.

Sommelier Showdown Puts Palates to the Test and Diners in the Judge’s Seat

Black + Blue Toronto invites diners into the cutthroat world of sommelier competition.

This autumn, Black + Blue Toronto invites diners into the cutthroat world of sommelier competition.

This Okanagan Valley Winery Is the Best of Both Worlds

Roche Wines uses Old World know-how to make New World wine.

The Italian Restaurant Tackling Toronto’s Steakhouse Stomping Ground

Florin Trattoria in the Financial District is equal parts meat and maccheroni.

Where to Eat in Whistler: The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need

A culinary journey through an iconic Canadian mountain town.

Quebec Wines Are Beginning to Hit Their Stride

The wineries of Montérégie, an easy drive from Montreal.

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