More Than Just Cheese
Join us at Fort Henry in Kingston for the Great Canadian Cheese Festival, the country’s largest cheese event. This two-day event brings together over 100 vendors, including cheesemakers, artisans, and craft beverage producers to support the Canadian Dairy industry.
More Than Just Cheese
Join us at Fort Henry in Kingston, Ontario, for the Great Canadian Cheese Festival—a two-day event with over 80 vendors, including cheesemakers, artisans, craft beverage producers, and more.
The Historic Fort Henry
Fort Henry, a National Historic Site of Canada, provides a stunning and historically rich setting for the Great Canadian Cheese Festival. Built during the War of 1812,this 19th-century fortress overlooks Kingston and Lake Ontario, offering an unforgettable backdrop for celebrating Canadas finest cheeses and artisanal foods. With its grand stone architecture and expansive outdoor grounds, Fort Henry combines history and open space, creating a welcoming environment for festivalgoers to explore Canadian flavours in a truly iconic location.
The fort s vast, open grounds are ideal for the festival, providing ample room for cheese tastings, vendor booths, and live entertainment, all against the scenic lakeside view. Guests can savour cheese and craft beverage pairings in a relaxed, spacious layout that allows for mingling with producers and artisans. Fort Henry s unique blend of historical charm and functional space makes it the perfect venue to showcase the skill, flavour, and heritage at the heart of Canadas cheese and culinary traditions.
The Historic Fort Henry
Fort Henry, a National Historic Site of Canada, provides a stunning and historically rich setting for the Great Canadian Cheese Festival. Built during the War of 1812,this 19th-century fortress overlooks Kingston and Lake Ontario, offering an unforgettable backdrop for celebrating Canadas finest cheeses and artisanal foods. With its grand stone architecture and expansive outdoor grounds, Fort Henry combines history and open space, creating a welcoming environment for festivalgoers to explore Canadian flavours in a truly iconic location.
The fort s vast, open grounds are ideal for the festival, providing ample room for cheese tastings, vendor booths, and live entertainment, all against the scenic lakeside view. Guests can savour cheese and craft beverage pairings in a relaxed, spacious layout that allows for mingling with producers and artisans. Fort Henry s unique blend of historical charm and functional space makes it the perfect venue to showcase the skill, flavour, and heritage at the heart of Canadas cheese and culinary traditions.