‘There’s Always Room for One More:' Destination Canada Invites Americans to Dinner

Natasha Lair-McKenty
by Natasha Lair-McKenty
Last updated: 10:05 AM ET, Thu November 13, 2025

Destination Canada has launched OpenHome, inviting Americans to share a meal in Canadian homes across the country.

“There is always room for one more at our table; that's who we are as Canadians,” said Gloria Loree, SVP of Marketing Strategy & chief marketing officer at Destination Canada. 

“With OpenHome, we're inviting Americans to join us and share stories in the warmth of our homes.”

Through the platform, Americans can browse hosts, sample menus, and book dinners between November 13, 2025, and February 28, 2026, via opentable.com/openhome.

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Recently ranked Americans’ top recommended international destination by YouGov, Canada continues to be recognized for its warmth and hospitality. 

“Inviting people into our home for dinner feels so natural, it's almost an extension of inviting people into our restaurant,” said Claire Iassam, a Vancouver business owner participating as an OpenHome host. 

“All I ever want to do is be surrounded by nice people and nice food. That's how I was raised, and it feels like how most Canadians I know were raised. Connection always happens at the dinner table.”

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Among the featured hosts:

  • Montréal, Québec: Louis Octeau-Piché and his mother Marie, a duo recently seen on The Amazing Race Canada.
  • Markham, Ontario: Sharon Lui and her husband Tim, an event manager and her spouse who love sharing their home and culture
  • Toronto, Ontario: Amy Rosen, a chef and award-winning food writer known for her lively storytelling
  • Tors Cove, Newfoundland & Labrador: Chef Alex Blagdon of The Cape, who cooks alongside her mother and grandmother to create multi-generational meals featuring wild game
  • Whitehorse, Yukon: Carson Schiffkorn, Dona, and Driss, who welcome guests to their lakeside home and small inn in the Yukon wilderness.

 

More information here: CanadaNaturally.com.


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