Taste of Iceland in Toronto
A full-on Icelandic Culture Festival
Experience some of the best Iceland has to offer.
Taste of Iceland 2022 is on tour and stops in Toronto from September 22-25. During the 4 day festival, locals can transport themselves to Iceland through a series of events inspired by and in celebration of Icelandic culture through food, beverage, music, literature, films, art, and more.
Over the course of the four-day festival, and in partnership with local businesses in Toronto, and Taste of Iceland's official partners, events will be hosted by The Drake, Horseshoe Tavern, Union Yoga, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, and in special collaboration with TIFA.
Join Icelandair on the ground in Toronto and satisfy your hunger for adventure. The Icelandair food truck will be at the Harbourfront Centre on September 24 (10 AM - 9 PM) and 25 (10 AM - 7 PM), serving up culinary delights from Scandinavia with a chance to win round-trip travel to any one of Icelandair’s more than 25 destinations in Europe! Plus, there is a special Taste of Iceland Toronto offer! Book your fall or winter journey to Europe on Icelandair. Fares start at $599 in Economy and $1,299 in Saga Premium to destinations across Scandinavia, the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe! The offer ends at midnight, Sunday, September 25, for travel from November 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023.
Ticket giveaways start 7 days before each event, and you must sign up for an early bird chance to receive a ticket.
Unclaimed tickets will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis, on location 30 minutes before each event.
September 22
Hosted daily from 5 PM
22 - 25 Sep
Icelandic Chefs Viktor Örn Andrésson and Hinrik Örn Lárusson, in partnership with Executive Chef Laura Maxwell, will prepare a four-course tasting menu of Nordic cuisine at the Drake Hotel.
7-11 PM
22 Sep
Enjoy a free concert at Horseshoe Tavern on September 22 with artists curated by Iceland Airwaves featuring BSÍ, Cell7 and DJ Hermigervill.
Once daily at various times
22 - 24 Sep
Try your luck at Icelandair's Wheel of Prizes! Win a trip to Iceland or enjoy luxury items from some of Iceland's best brands. We'll spin the wheel every day!
September 23
Hosted daily from 5 PM
22 - 25 Sep
Icelandic Chefs Viktor Örn Andrésson and Hinrik Örn Lárusson, in partnership with Executive Chef Laura Maxwell, will prepare a four-course tasting menu of Nordic cuisine at the Drake Hotel.
6 PM
23 Sep
Iceland’s premium outdoor brand, 66°North is hosting a 5K Scavenger hunt through the streets of Toronto.
Once daily at various times
22 - 24 Sep
Try your luck at Icelandair's Wheel of Prizes! Win a trip to Iceland or enjoy luxury items from some of Iceland's best brands. We'll spin the wheel every day!
September 24
12 PM
24 Sep
Join us for an hour of inner peace and healing meditation. Icelandic Energy Healer, Jósa Goodlife, will take you on an elemental journey beyond time and space.
10 AM
24 - 25 Sep
Serving up Nordic-inspired foods representing Icelandair destinations throughout Scandinavia.
2 PM
24 Sep
Acclaimed Icelandic author Auður Jónsdóttir will participate in three events in partnership with the Toronto International Festival of Authors.
8 PM
24 Sep
A screening of Icelandic folk horror movie Lamb at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema.
Hosted daily from 5 PM
22 - 25 Sep
Icelandic Chefs Viktor Örn Andrésson and Hinrik Örn Lárusson, in partnership with Executive Chef Laura Maxwell, will prepare a four-course tasting menu of Nordic cuisine at the Drake Hotel.
Once daily at various times
22 - 24 Sep
Try your luck at Icelandair's Wheel of Prizes! Win a trip to Iceland or enjoy luxury items from some of Iceland's best brands. We'll spin the wheel every day!
September 25
10 AM
24 - 25 Sep
Serving up Nordic-inspired foods representing Icelandair destinations throughout Scandinavia.
5 PM
25 Sep
Author, co-founder of the Iceland Writers Retreat, and First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid will participate in two events in partnership with the Toronto International Festival of Authors.
Hosted daily from 5 PM
22 - 25 Sep
Icelandic Chefs Viktor Örn Andrésson and Hinrik Örn Lárusson, in partnership with Executive Chef Laura Maxwell, will prepare a four-course tasting menu of Nordic cuisine at the Drake Hotel.
Taste of Iceland
Taste of Iceland is an annual event celebrating Icelandic culture across North America. With food tastings, film screenings, concerts, and more, attendees will have a chance to experience a taste of Iceland closer to home.
In 2022, Taste of Iceland will be coming to a city near you, next stop is Seattle, WA on October 6-9.
