A Seat at the Table: Canada Welcomes Travellers with OpenHome Dining Experiences

OpenHome Dining Experiences

Discover Canada’s Warmth Through Its People

Travelling through Canada has always offered grand landscapes, vibrant cities, and unforgettable outdoor adventures. Now, a new nationwide initiative invites visitors to experience something even more meaningful: genuine Canadian hospitality shared around a family table. Destination Canada has launched OpenHome, a cross-country series of bookable dinners hosted in real Canadian homes, allowing travellers to connect with locals in the most authentic way possible.

Meet the Canadians Behind the Meals

OpenHome brings the spirit of Canadian generosity to life through hosts based in cities and communities from Vancouver and Calgary to Montréal, Québec City, and Halifax. These hosts reflect the country’s diverse cultural mosaic. Visitors may find themselves dining with teachers, artists, cooks, farmers, or multi-generational families eager to open their homes and share their favourite dishes. Every meal becomes a window into daily life, traditions, and stories that define modern Canada.

As Gloria Loree, Senior Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Chief Marketing Officer at Destination Canada, explains, there is always room for one more at the table. This sentiment captures the essence of Canadian hospitality and the purpose behind OpenHome: to create memorable, personal interactions that enrich any journey.

A Cross-Country Culinary Adventure

OpenHome Dining Experiences

No two OpenHome dinners are the same. Each host designs their own menu and atmosphere, offering regional ingredients, treasured family recipes, or contemporary dishes inspired by their heritage. Travellers may enjoy coastal seafood in British Columbia, hearty prairie classics in Alberta, Québécois comfort food, or East Coast favourites prepared with local flair.

As guests join a table full of stories and laughter, every dinner becomes a celebration of place and people. This intimate experience goes far beyond what traditional dining can offer, providing a genuine sense of connection that visitors carry with them long after their trip ends.

How to Book Your OpenHome Experience

Travellers visiting Canada can reserve these unique dining opportunities through OpenTable until February 28, 2026. With hosts located across the country, it’s easy to find an OpenHome dinner that fits your itinerary, whether you’re exploring vibrant cities or adventurous small towns. Early booking is recommended due to limited availability and high interest from international travellers seeking more immersive experiences.

Why OpenHome Is a Must for Cultural Explorers

Canada’s reputation for friendliness is world-renowned, and OpenHome transforms that warmth into an experience travellers can truly feel. Sharing a homemade meal turns strangers into friends, offering unforgettable insight into the traditions, creativity, and daily life of Canadians. For visitors seeking meaningful cultural experiences, this initiative adds a rich new layer to any Canadian journey.

Plan Your Trip and Join the Table

For travellers planning a visit to Canada in the coming months, OpenHome offers one of the most memorable ways to experience the country. Whether you’re a foodie, a cultural explorer, or simply curious about Canadian life, you’re invited to share a meal, a conversation, and a moment of genuine connection.

Further Information
Destination Canada: www.destinationcanada.com

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