Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance

Food is the foundation of our culture. From field to fork, in our communities, at our farms and on our tables, it connects us in dynamic ways. The Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance (OCTA) is an industry-driven organization that builds capacity for culinary tourism development in Ontario by connecting growers, producers, processors, tourism operators and others rooted in our agri-food and travel sectors. In partnership with over 30 member organizations, our work lies in developing relationships between growers and processors, chefs and restaurateurs, accommodation providers and distributors, government and industry organizations. OCTA strives to build and sustain regional identities by supporting sustainable agricultural and aquaculture resources, as well as food and beverage supplies. We accomplish this through our online and social media platforms, customized member services, strong media connections, timely communications and event programming. Above all, we act as the leading voice to share Ontario’s culinary tourism stories with passion and pride.