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Alberta (PRWEB) May 15, 2007 -- The latest edition to the Travel Alberta website offers an online directory featuring regional cuisine, farmers markets and other culinary destinations. Chomp Around Alberta offers a variety of information including where to find fresh produce, markets, in-season fruits and vegetables, and all types of dining.

Culinary tourism and eating locally are becoming a growing trend. Travel Alberta's online culinary directory satisfies the need of Alberta foodies with an innovative site, Chomparoundalberta.com. The site is divided into interest sections which guides tourists to the type of agri-tourism best suited to their interests.

'Fork in the Road' offers culinary adventurers a roadmap to U-picks, farm stores and culinary destinations, complete with tips to make the most of your culinary adventure. 'Urban Foragers' showcases which Alberta food products are in season and locate Farmers' Markets which are currently open in their region. Find our "what's growing on" in 'Season's Eatings' and read reviews of Alberta's best food writers. In 'Redefining Wining and Dining,' epicureans can plot their way through interesting dining rooms that feature the best of local cuisine.

Chomp Around Alberta is constantly monitored and stays "fresh" with regular updates on new and seasonal listings and information, seasonal harvest calendars, mouth-watering photos and interesting facts about local foods.

The on-line resource is a guide for eating your way around the province within one easy to use site. Chomp Around Alberta is a partnership project of the Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association, The Alberta Farmers' Market Association, Dine Alberta: Savour Regional Flavour, The Fruit Growers Society of Alberta, Travel Alberta and Alberta Agriculture and Food.

Culinary Adventurers, start your engines. Become a culinary tourist in your own backyard this summer. Chomp Around Alberta.

For further information, please contact:
Sharon Stollery
Ag Tourism Team
Alberta Agriculture and Food
Phone: 780.968.3514
Fax:     780.963.4709

Kathryn Elzinga
Regional Marketing Consultant, Alberta Central
Travel Alberta In-Province
Phone: 780.732.1631
Fax:     780.423.6722

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