Sample the East - Discovering Seasonal Routes
"Sample the East - Discovering Seasonal Routes" is a series of curated single and multi-day trips. Each route is very localized with venues that highlight local foods and beverages along with outdoor adventures, arts, restaurants, and accommodations to make each trop unique and memorable.
Local and distant visitors will appreciate the suggestions that we have put forward to savour the local flavours, discover hidden gems, and connect with our people in eastern Ontario.
Photo courtesy of the Vankleek Hill Farmers' Market.
Shop Locally in Eastern Ontario
Shopping locally, especially for food and beverage does wonders. Discover the great food and beverages, the unique flavours, and the beautiful people behind it all.
Buying local food builds the local economy for mutual prosperity. It supports small scale family farms and food artisans. It grounds you in local identity and flavours. It creates bonds and relationships between producers and consumers.
This beautiful photo is courtesy of the Vankleek Hill Farmers Market.
Explore the action in the local food scene
Local Food Events in the East
Celebrate local foods and beverages in Eastern Ontario. Discover the farmers and entrepreneurs at upcoming special events on farms and at farmers' markets.
Visit Farmers' Markets this Summer
Meet the farmers and food artisans at central locations such as farmers' markets and other public markets. Some farmers' markets are open all year, and may other farmers' markets are opening in May and June for the 2021 season.
Prescott and Russell’s Broue & Chew Road Trip Will Make for a Tasty Summer!
Local products enthusiasts may explore the Gourmet Route in the charming Vankleek Hill area, and the Brewers Route, which covers all of Prescott-Russell. The Broue & Chew Road Trip is a collaboration between the United counties of Prescott-Russell and the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network.
Join the EOAN
Let's make our region a great place to live, work, play, and visit with wonderful farmers and food artisans, great regional flavours, and memorable experiences.
Membership includes:
+ Support and growth opportunities through our vast network.
+ Participation in cooperative marketing strategies such a food asset mapping and farm tours.
+ Participation in regional meetings, events, training, social events.
