May 10, 2025–January 18, 2026
Canada’s food is as diverse as its people. How and what we eat is shaped by over 400 years of immigration and relationships between newcomers and Indigenous Peoples. Food connects us to the past, to place, and to each other.
Explore the connections between food and immigration in Canada through the universal experiences of eating, making, and sharing food. Discover the surprising histories behind popular Canadian dishes. Learn how individuals and communities express themselves through food and engage in diverse food traditions practiced in Canada through hands-on and multi-sensory activities.
Content Highlights
- Explore an immersive kitchen. A dining table, full of dishes, has surprising histories.
- Learn from home cooks and chefs across Canada.
- Discover unique, thought-provoking artifacts.
- Consider Indigenous perspectives and the diversity of representation.
- Engage with Canada's food traditions through hands-on activities, including a kids' kitchen!
“This exhibition will change the way you think about food in Canada.” - Sara England, Curator at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.
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