Great Taste of Canada: Jukuwe’. Mijisi. Amalka. Pji’ilasi Unama’kik

Celebrate Cape Breton’s vibrant culture and heritage with a unique culinary and cultural journey featuring Mi’kmaw traditions, local flavours, and live music.

Experience the vibrant culture, rich heritage, and local flavours of Cape Breton at Jukuwe’. Mijisi. Amalka. Pji’ilasi Unama’kik (Welcome to the land of the fog. Come. Eat. Dance).

Gather at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, where Chef Geordy Marshall will present a long table feast inspired by the ties between the Mi’kmaq and early French settlers. Savour Nova Scotia lobster, seasonal vegetables, and fresh foraged ingredients. Each course is a tribute to Mi’kmaw ingredients, language, and land, paired with local craft beverages and introduced with storytelling. While onsite, explore the historic fortress grounds, enjoy traditional Mi’kmaw music and dancing, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind culinary and cultural journey in Unama’ki.

Experience Highlights:

• Be welcomed to the Mi’kmaq Interpretive Centre at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Opening ceremonies led by:
  • Elder Lawrence Wells will share a traditional welcome and smudging ceremony
  • Elder Beverly Jeddore will share Denny Family songs and dances
  • Chef Geordy Marshall will share Mi’kmaw traditional foodways and insights
• Indulge in A Taste of L’nue’katik (The Land of the L’nu), a four-course menu designed by Mi’kmaw Chef Geordy Marshall celebrating the relationship between the Mi’kmaq and French settlers:
  • Savour flavours that blend the essence of French culinary techniques with local seafood, fresh foraged ingredients and seasonal vegetables
  • Enjoy curated local beverage pairings served throughout your meal
• Explore the site and have fun with traditional music and dancing led by signer Emma Stevens of Eskasoni First Nation and Graham Marshall of Membertou First Nation, and Parks Canada interpretation.

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 10 pm.
Price: $270 + HST, per person.

Long table dinner at the Fortress of Louisbourg: A Taste of Lnue’kati
Prepared by Chef Geordy Marshall, Bear Clan, Eskasoni

Featuring:

• Lobster & Herbes Salées Crostini
• Salad L’acadiecoise with seasonal greens, baked eel or seared scallops
• Lobster confit with Mala potatoes and wild herb compound butter
• Pkwimano’mi Puff Pastry — blueberry, maple, and vanilla-spiced cream

About the Chef:
Geordy Marshall is a 34-year-old chef from the Bear Clan in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia. A 2023 graduate of the Culinary Institute of Canada, Geordy blends classical training with deep cultural roots to create food that nourishes both body and spirit. His culinary journey has always been guided by community — shaped by the teachings of Elders, the values of the Mi’kmaw Nation, and years of volunteering at local events.

Good to Know:

• A full-day experience including an immersive tour and lunch at Eskasoni Cultural Journeys, plus A Taste of L’nue’katik dinner & evening experience at the Fortress of Louisbourg is available HERE.
• Opening ceremonies and welcome takes place at 5:30 pm sharp. Please consider arriving a few minutes early if travelling by personal vehicle.
• This experience is part of the Culinary Tourism Alliance of Canada’s Great Taste of Canada: telling delicious stories of Canada foodways and taste of place experiences, and has been developed in partnership with NSITEN, Parks Canada, Destination Cape Breton Association, and Taste of Nova Scotia.
• This is a 19+ event.