Designing a Food Destination: Montreal’s Recipe for Gastronomy Tourism

In this episode, we head to Montreal, one of North America’s most dynamic food capitals. Joined by Marie-Dominique Boucher, Interim Director – Destination Development and Financial Assistance Programs at Tourisme Montréal, we explore how gastronomy has become a cornerstone of the city’s tourism and identity. From iconic comfort foods and world-class festivals to rooftop farms, urban agriculture, and international recognition from Michelin and the 50 Best lists, Montreal shows how food can connect cultures, animate public space, and shape a city’s future — all year round.Whether you’re a city leader or a food lover, pull up a chair, listen in and discover what makes Montréal a Food Capital!Subscribe on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review to let us know what you think of Cities at the Table 🎧About the Food Capitals by Délice NetworkThe Food Capitals is the international network of cities committed to using food and gastronomy as powerful tools for economic and sustainable urban development, cultural identity, urban well-being, and city attractiveness.Founded by Lyon in 2007, this non-profit organisation gathers cities, working together on food culture, food sector, food policies, and food scene development. Through annual gatherings, study tours, collaborative projects and year-round dialogue, the network fosters a global community dedicated to learning, sharing, and connecting through food.www.thefoodcapitals.comPhoto © Alison Slattery Two Food Photographers - Tourisme Montréal. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.