Top 20 Food Influencers in Canada on Instagram (Jul 2026)

We found 23 food influencers in Canada on Instagram. These creators use "food" in their Instagram bio and have audiences concentrated in Canada. Here are the top 20, ranked on engagement rate, audience quality and reach, not follower count alone.

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Updated July 30, 2026

  1. 1Sai Balaji | Food, Lifestyle & Travel Instagram profile photo

    Sai Balaji | Food, Lifestyle & Travel

    @tryit.toronto

    Lifestyle • Food • Travel 📍Toronto Based 🎥TikTok +450K 📧sai@kensingtongrey.co

    Mid-tierCanada
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    Followers331K
    Engagement rate2.03%0.7x page median
    Suspicious followers16.3%Moderate
    Average reel plays135KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Canada55%
    United States13%
    India10%
    Nigeria3.2%
    United Arab Emirates1.1%

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    Avg likes: 4.1K. Avg comments: 29. Audience credibility: 84%.

  2. 2Richelle Brooke Instagram profile photo

    Richelle Brooke

    @therivercitysisters
    MicroEdmonton, CA
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    Followers79.4K
    Engagement rate8.31%2.8x page median
    Suspicious followers40.1%High
    Average reel plays109KPer video post

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    Canada53%
    Philippines13%
    United Kingdom1.5%
    Australia0.9%

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    Avg likes: 6.6K. Avg comments: 33. Audience credibility: 79%.

  3. 3RACHEL ˙ᵕ˙♡ ྀིྀི Instagram profile photo

    RACHEL ˙ᵕ˙♡ ྀིྀི

    @foodierrachel

    🇨🇦🇭🇰 | vancouver, bc your canto bff • food, travel, beauty 💌 foodierrachel@gmail.com

    MicroCanada
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    Followers74.4K
    Engagement rate2.21%0.7x page median
    Suspicious followers23.4%Elevated
    Average reel plays17.4KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Canada55%
    United States23%
    China3.1%
    Australia2.5%
    India1.8%

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    Avg likes: 6.2K. Avg comments: 16. Audience credibility: 77%.

  4. 4George Rivard Instagram profile photo

    George Rivard

    @yukonsblackcomedian

    I tell jokes make music and cook the dankest food. represented @williamshirschtalent

    MicroCanada
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    Followers49.3K
    Engagement rate4.20%1.4x page median
    Suspicious followers9.3%Low risk
    Average reel plays27.8KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Canada88%
    United States4.7%
    Japan0.7%
    Mexico0.7%
    Thailand0.7%

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    Avg likes: 2.1K. Avg comments: 89. Audience credibility: 91%.

  5. 5Allie S | Ottawa Food Blogger Instagram profile photo

    Allie S | Ottawa Food Blogger

    @yumyumyow

    Ottawa restaurants, local 613 food events & travel eats! 🍉 Celebrating diversity & community through food. 💌YumYumYOW@yahoo.com

    MicroCanada
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    Followers44.3K
    Engagement rate2.50%0.8x page median
    Suspicious followers11.9%Moderate
    Average reel plays82.1KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Canada78%
    United States9.0%
    India1.9%
    United Kingdom1.2%
    Australia0.9%

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    Avg likes: 1.1K. Avg comments: 100. Audience credibility: 88%.

  6. 6Sarah_Lauzon Instagram profile photo

    Sarah_Lauzon

    @sarah_lauzon

    Lifestyle | beauty | fashion | Food | voyage | Mom x2 TikTok 95k | créatrice contenu 📍 Canada, Qc 💌 sarah.lauzon@madein.co

    MicroCanada
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    Followers36.9K
    Engagement rate2.21%0.7x page median
    Suspicious followers22.1%Elevated
    Average reel plays24.8KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Canada79%
    France4.7%
    United States4.6%
    Morocco1.3%
    United Kingdom0.7%

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    Avg likes: 477. Avg comments: 8. Audience credibility: 78%.

  7. 7G U R D E E P Instagram profile photo

    G U R D E E P

    @gurdeepa

    🎙: P&G Show @981chfi 📺: @breakfasttelevision 🤪: BTS | Family, Food, Hijinx 🐶: Dog Dad: @coffee_the_pooch 🎤: Speaker • Partner P&G PODCAST

    MicroCanada
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    Followers36.4K
    Engagement rate2.84%At page median
    Suspicious followers19.6%Moderate
    Average reel plays14.5KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Canada84%
    United States7.5%
    India1.1%
    United Kingdom0.6%
    Mexico0.6%

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    Avg likes: 523. Avg comments: 37. Audience credibility: 80%.

  8. 8Carlo • Toronto Content Creator Instagram profile photo

    Carlo • Toronto Content Creator

    @consumedbycarlo

    🙋‍♂️Food, fun, and MORE 📍Toronto & beyond! 🎥 Host: @narcitycanada 📧 consumedbycarlo@gmail.com

    MicroCanada
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    Followers27.9K
    Engagement rate3.07%At page median
    Suspicious followers15.1%Moderate
    Average reel plays10.8KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Canada83%
    United States7.2%
    United Kingdom0.7%
    Australia0.6%
    Mexico0.5%

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    Avg likes: 531. Avg comments: 30. Audience credibility: 85%.

  9. 9Jerome Robinson Instagram profile photo

    Jerome Robinson

    @theheartbreakchef

    📍170 Baldwin St Halal Best Comfort Food in North America www.theHeartbreakchef.com

    MicroCanada
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    Followers27.8K
    Engagement rate2.26%0.8x page median
    Suspicious followers17.6%Moderate
    Average reel plays16.3KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Canada84%
    United States7.0%
    United Kingdom0.8%
    Mexico0.6%
    Jamaica0.6%

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    Avg likes: 530. Avg comments: 114. Audience credibility: 82%.

  10. 10NatachaEats l Food & Travel Creator Instagram profile photo

    NatachaEats l Food & Travel Creator

    @natachaeats

    🍝Food connoisseur / 🍽️ @shareyourplate.ca 📸🏎️🪩Foodie,Travel & Lifestyle Creator 💌natachaeats@gmail.com

    MicroCanada
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    Followers27.5K
    Engagement rate28.80%9.7x page median
    Suspicious followers11.8%Moderate
    Average reel plays8.6KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Canada79%
    United States9.4%
    Italy1.4%
    United Kingdom0.9%
    France0.8%

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    Avg likes: 8.2K. Avg comments: 17. Audience credibility: 88%.

  12. 11Shirley Instagram profile photo

    Shirley

    @shirleeyyee

    Los Angeles 🌸🧸🐚🍵 soft girlie life + food + travel diaries TikTok: shirleyye_ (175k) 💌 teamshirleyye@beccamgmt.com

    MicroUnited States
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    Followers25.8K
    Engagement rate51.54%Outlier, verify before using
    Suspicious followers18.3%Moderate
    Average reel plays7.0KPer video post

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    Canada53%
    United States18%
    Philippines5.5%
    United Kingdom3.0%
    Australia1.4%

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    Avg likes: 13.1K. Avg comments: 23. Audience credibility: 82%.

  13. 12Ang Geronimo Instagram profile photo

    Ang Geronimo

    @_angeronimo

    food, travel, local recs! 🇨🇦 funner on Tik Tok (85K+) toronto! ☻ 💌 hello.angeronimo@gmail.com

    MicroCanada
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    Followers24.5K
    Engagement rate5.35%1.8x page median
    Suspicious followers14.9%Moderate
    Average reel plays27.9KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Canada75%
    United States8.0%
    Mexico1.6%
    Spain1.1%
    Brazil0.9%

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    Avg likes: 1.3K. Avg comments: 29. Audience credibility: 85%.

  14. 13Maggie Lam . Vancouver Foodie . Food Photographer Instagram profile photo

    Maggie Lam . Vancouver Foodie . Food Photographer

    @foodiemugs

    Photography, Videography, UGC Join me on my food and travel adventures~ 📍 Vancouver, Canada 📧 foodiemugs@gmail.com

    MicroCanada
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    Followers19.4K
    Engagement rate9.80%3.3x page median
    Suspicious followers18.5%Moderate
    Average reel plays4.8KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Canada61%
    United States15%
    Japan4.0%
    Australia2.7%
    China2.2%

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    Avg likes: Hidden. Avg comments: 69. Audience credibility: 81%.

  15. 14Michelle • Toronto Food Blog Instagram profile photo

    Michelle • Toronto Food Blog

    @micheatsmuch

    📍 finding toronto + markham hidden gems 👩🏻‍💻 accountant by day ☕️ surviving on coffee and cake at night 💌 dm/email for collabs

    MicroCanada
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    Followers19.2K
    Engagement rate2.74%At page median
    Suspicious followers12.4%Moderate
    Average reel plays21.3KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Canada58%
    United States23%
    Australia4.1%
    United Kingdom2.2%
    India1.6%

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    Avg likes: 758. Avg comments: 47. Audience credibility: 88%.

  16. 15Ottawa Food Reviews | Hidden Gems & Eats Instagram profile photo

    Ottawa Food Reviews | Hidden Gems & Eats

    @onelove.foodie

    Ottawa’s Hidden Food Gems 🍕 Honest opinion reviews, no gatekeeping Cheap eats • Top 5s • Food tours 📩 DM to collab / feature

    MicroCanada
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    Followers18.0K
    Engagement rate4.51%1.5x page median
    Suspicious followers12.5%Moderate
    Average reel plays21.4KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Canada71%
    United States10.0%
    United Kingdom6.2%
    India1.8%
    Australia1.0%

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    Avg likes: 1.5K. Avg comments: 73. Audience credibility: 87%.

  17. 16natalya mackinnon 🤍 lifestyle and ugc creator Instagram profile photo

    natalya mackinnon 🤍 lifestyle and ugc creator

    @the.realist.reel

    Navigating motherhood after infertility & loss • Food is my second favourite “F” word • Breaking the stigma on mental health • Email/DM for collabs •

    MicroCanada
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    Followers15.8K
    Engagement rate2.28%0.8x page median
    Suspicious followers10.9%Moderate
    Average reel plays3.1KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Canada70%
    United States26%
    Mexico0.8%
    Australia0.8%
    Indonesia0.4%

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    Avg likes: 354. Avg comments: 11. Audience credibility: 89%.

  18. 17Scott Usheroff Instagram profile photo

    Scott Usheroff

    @cravingcurator

    Stories of food, restaurants, and passionate people 🥘 ITHQ alumni // owner @laspadamtl 📷 @foodphotoaward 2024 finalists 🌃 @scottryansnaps

    MicroCanada
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    Followers15.5K
    Engagement rate2.40%0.8x page median
    Suspicious followers15.6%Moderate
    Average reel plays26.7KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Canada70%
    United States12%
    United Kingdom2.6%
    India1.3%
    Italy1.3%

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    Avg likes: 379. Avg comments: 11. Audience credibility: 84%.

  19. 18Stéphane Gonzalez Instagram profile photo

    Stéphane Gonzalez

    @stephgonzog

    Animateur/Host @bpmsportsradio Animateur @tvasports Co-propriétaire @social_verdun Musique🎵/ Sports 🥅/ Food 🍕

    Micro
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    Followers15.3K
    Engagement rate7.53%2.5x page median
    Suspicious followers18.3%Moderate
    Average reel plays29.4KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Canada91%
    United States4.4%
    France0.9%
    Mexico0.4%
    Thailand0.4%

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    Avg likes: 1.7K. Avg comments: 28. Audience credibility: 82%.

  20. 19Sarkis Tchabz Instagram profile photo

    Sarkis Tchabz

    @stchabz

    you’ll probably relate Toronto📍 food, travel & everyday moments katelyn@stride-social.com managed by @stridetalent

    MicroCanada
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    Followers14.8K
    Engagement rate40.52%Outlier, verify before using
    Suspicious followers11.9%Moderate
    Average reel plays48.2KPer video post

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    Canada60%
    United States15%
    France2.2%
    United Kingdom1.5%
    Brazil1.2%

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    Avg likes: 6.0K. Avg comments: 38. Audience credibility: 88%.

  21. 20zumra | toronto food & lifestyle Instagram profile photo

    zumra | toronto food & lifestyle

    @zumraeats

    🩷 @bbzums 👩🏽‍💻 marketing @ @yourcitywithin @insauga 📍 toronto

    MicroCanada
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    Followers13.6K
    Engagement rate2.47%0.8x page median
    Suspicious followers21.5%Elevated
    Average reel plays42.4KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Canada80%
    United States5.8%
    India3.3%
    Pakistan2.4%
    United Arab Emirates1.7%

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    Avg likes: 880. Avg comments: 26. Audience credibility: 78%.

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Top food influencers in Canada: engagement and audience benchmarks

The median and ranges across this ranking, so you can tell a genuinely strong food creator from an average one.

23creators indexed26.7Kmedian followers2.95%median engagement17.1%avg suspicious followers

The top food influencers in Canada run a median engagement rate of 2.95% and average 17.1% suspicious followers. Treat 2.95% as the bar a strong food creator in Canada should clear; below it, you are paying for reach, not attention.

The best food influencers in Canada here span 19 nano or micro and 0 macro accounts, covering both cost-efficient gifting and broad-reach launches. Audiences concentrate in Canada (100%), skewing female at 65%.

How this list is built. These are Instagram creators who describe themselves using terms like food, foodie, food blogger in their own bio and whose audience is concentrated in Canada. 23 accounts matched. We rank them on a blend of engagement rate, suspicious-follower share and reach, then publish the top 20. Figures are a snapshot taken on Jul 2026 and are frozen between refreshes, so the order you see is the order everyone sees.

Where their audiences are

Canada100%

Follower tiers in this ranking

Nanounder 10K
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Micro10K to 100K
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Mid-tier100K to 500K
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Macro500K+
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FAQ

Food influencers in Canada: common questions

How do I find food influencers in Canada?

Three approaches work. You can search local hashtags and location tags manually, which is free but slow and biased toward whoever posts most. You can ask your existing customers who they follow. Or you can filter an index: Leewou holds 23 food influencers in Canada and lets you narrow by follower range, engagement rate, audience country and suspicious-follower share in one query. The 20 on this page are the top of that set, and the rest are in the app.

Who are the top food influencers in Canada right now?

On this ranking, Sai Balaji | Food, Lifestyle & Travel (@tryit.toronto), Richelle Brooke (@therivercitysisters), RACHEL ˙ᵕ˙♡ ྀིྀི (@foodierrachel). The ordering blends engagement rate, audience quality and reach rather than follower count alone, which is why a smaller account can outrank a larger one. Data was last refreshed in Jul 2026.

What counts as a good engagement rate for food creators?

Use the set you are actually buying from as the benchmark, not a global average. Across these food influencers in Canada, the median engagement rate is 2.95% at a median of 26.7K followers. Anything meaningfully above that median is doing better than its peers at the same size; anything well below is worth a second look before you pay for reach.

Are these follower counts real?

Not entirely, and that is true of every Instagram list. Across this group, an average of 17.1% of followers show signs of being fake or inactive. We publish that figure on every card instead of hiding it, so you can discount reach estimates before you negotiate. Anything above 30% is worth auditing manually before you commit budget.

Can I see contact details and full audience data for these creators?

Not on this page: it is a public preview. Inside Leewou you get the full audience breakdown (age, gender, country, city, interests, credibility), historical growth, content performance and email unlocks, plus the ability to save creators to shared lists and monitor their campaign posts. The trial runs 14 days with no card required.

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