Not surprisingly, Canada lends itself to the adventurous when it comes to food-related tours. Trendy Halifax foodie tour, accompanied by a chef from the Culinary Center, explores the cutting-edge food and drink scene in Nova Scotia. There's a chance to try artisanal charcuterie -- spicy pate, lamb sausage, chorizo and smoked salmon, all paired with wine and spirits. There's a visit to the Chain Yard Urban Cidery to sample ciders made from Nova Scotia apples. Some of the ciders are infused with lavender and others with pears and cinnamon, all the perfect complement to seafood chowder and local oysters.

The final stop is at the 2 Crows Brewing Company, to sample craft beers with Halifax donairs -- pita sandwiches stuffed with beef, tomatoes and onions, topped with a garlic sauce and a local delicacy. The day ends with a session in the Culinary Center on pairing food and drink, with some unusual combinations.

 I've traveled the world and I'm always amazed when a person loves food, wine and traveling and connects all those dots. It's just magical. It's like an architect seeing actual buildings that he or she has only seen pictures of."

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