Montréal’s culinary creativity shines at Devour! The Food Film Fest

Gastronomy Festivals and events
  • Reuben's Delicatessen
  • Paul Patates - Poutine

Tourisme Montréal

Montréal will be honoured this year at Devour! The Food Film Fest, running October 20 to 26, 2025, in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the festival will be featuring a “Montréal All-Stars” theme. For a city recognized for its daring chefs and multicultural flavours, this recognition emphasizes Montréal’s role as an internationally renowned culinary destination. 

Caribou gourmand | Cabane à sucre brunch

About Devour! The Food Film Fest

Devour! is the world’s largest food-and-film festival. Over the course of one week, food lovers and film buffs converge for screenings, workshops, gala dinners, and tastings that explore how food shapes culture, identity, and community. Celebrated for pairing innovative cuisine with compelling storytelling, Devour! is a must-attend festival on Canada’s events calendar. 

Devour! is a must-attend festival on Canada’s events calendar.

Nouveau Systeme Beaubien - Poutine

Montréal-themed highlights on the program

Montréal’s influence will be highlighted at several signature events: 

  • Montréal Night Market – A lively evening brimming with Québec artisanal products, beloved local flavours, and iconic smoked meat. 
  • Poutine Smackdown – A spirited showdown between Montréal and Atlantic Canada that invites festival-goers to taste and vote for their favourite take on this comfort classic. 
  • Cabane à Sucre (Sugar Shack) Brunch – A maple-sweetened meal featured as part of the Golden Tines Awards Brunch, recreating Montréal’s sugar shack experience. 

Montréal’s presence at Devour! promises festival-goers a true feast for the senses—a delicious glimpse into the city’s vibrant and creative energy.