Arguably, the country's hottest cooking school, nestled in Charlottetown's waterfront" - MacLean's Magazine

The Culinary Institute of Canada, located at Holland College's Tourism and Culinary Centre, has been training aspiring chefs since 1983 and is regarded by many as the premiere culinary school in Canada. Students are drawn from around the world to the Institute, where they have the opportunity to enjoy the unique cultural experience of Prince Edward Island and Atlantic Canada while at the same time developing the necessary skills to launch a successful culinary career.

The institute has grown significantly since its inception, from the first graduating class of six young culinarians in its inaugural year to 110 graduates in 2006. Graduates from The Culinary Institute can be found working all over the world.

The Culinary Institute of Canada is a training facility for the first and second year Culinary Arts students, and students in Pastry Arts and Applied Degree in Culinary Operations. The students, under the guidance of world class chef instructors, prepare and serve meals of the highest quality in the kitchens of the Lucy Maud Dining Room, an exclusive operational restaurant which seats 80 people, and the Montgomery Cafeteria, which offers banquet facilities for up to 400 people.

Program Offerings

The programs offered at The Culinary Institute of Canada are:

• Applied Degree in Culinary Operations
• Culinary Arts
• Pastry Arts

Programming Excellence

The courses offered at The Culinary Institute of Canada have been developed in consultation with the tourism and hospitality industry throughout Canada, North America and the world. Curriculum is developed in accordance with existing industry standards and is taught by dedicated instructors in industry-related environments. A practical hands-on environment is emphasized throughout the program.

Programs are designed to develop advanced culinary skills and provide managerial training while covering all aspects of food preparation, presentation and service at international standards. Students have the opportunity to learn from award-winning chefs and put their new skills to work during a period of internship.

In 2006, Holland College's Culinary Institute of Canada was the first college in Canada to offer an Applied Degree in Culinary Operations, and the first college in Atlantic Canada to offer an applied degree.