To explore First Nations cuisine is to learn an intimate relationship with the land.

From time immemorial, Aboriginal peoples knew which plants to harvest for medicine, what would nourish them through the winter, where to find the best root plants and how to exist using the world at their feet.

Today, elders continue to teach youth how to prepare foods in the traditional way. It’s no longer a matter of survival, but about establishing one’s connection to the land.

First Nations hospitality is well known and the sharing of food and resources is an essential part of society. Take advantage of the generations of wisdom and experience cooked into every meal at any of the Aboriginal-owned lodges and inns, Aboriginal restaurants and attractions, and even at an award winning Aboriginal winery.