K-Travel Fest: Hello Korea Brings the Ultimate FREE Korean Travel and Culture Experience to Toronto's Sankofa Square

TORONTO, Sept. 2, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Canada is thrilled to announce K-Travel Fest: Hello Korea, a brand new immersive Korean travel and culture festival, taking over Sankofa Square on September 12 and 13, 2026. This two-day, 100% free public event invites Torontonians to experience the vibrant flavours, trends, and entertainment of Korea right in the heart of downtown Toronto.

K-Travel Fest

From cutting-edge K-Beauty to mouth-watering K-Food and electrifying live performances, K-Travel Fest offers a dynamic passport to Korea's most exciting destinations. Whether attendees are actively planning a trip or simply love Korean culture, the festival guarantees an unforgettable weekend.

Festival Highlights Include:

• Everything About Travel to Korea in One Place: Discover regional travel information for iconic cities like Busan, Jeju, Gyeongju, and Jeonju. Visitors can enjoy cultural experiences and receive one-on-one travel consultations from specialized travel agencies, gathering valuable insights and itinerary ideas for their next trip.
• Celebrity Chef Culinary Demonstration: The Main Stage will heat up with live cooking demonstrations led by renowned chef Song Hoon, featured in Culinary Class Wars 2, showcasing the depth, creativity, and innovation of Korean cuisine.
• Live Entertainment: The Main Stage will pulse with energy throughout the weekend, featuring K-Pop cover dances, a Random Play Dance session, traditional Taekwondo demonstrations, and the Nanta drum performance.
• The "Hangang River Ramyeon" Experience: At the K-Convenience Store, visitors can discover popular Korean snacks and participate in the highly trendy "Hangang River Ramyeon" experience--cooking and enjoying instant ramyeon exactly as locals do along the Hangang River in Seoul.
• Signature Cultural & Beauty Zones: The festival offers hands-on cultural immersion, including interactive food workshops, Hangeul calligraphy, temporary vegan tattoos, a premium tea experience, and K-Beauty masterclasses featuring personal colour experts from Korea and AI-powered skin assessments.
• Exclusive Travel Deals & Onsite Booking Gifts: Visitors planning a trip to Korea can take advantage of special tour packages, exclusive discounts, and flight promotions from eight participating travel agencies. Attendees who can provide proof of a round-trip ticket to Korea on-site will also receive a special bonus gift, available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Visit the official K-Travel Fest website for full details and eligibility.
• Travel Card & Rewards: Visitors can pick up a Travel Card, collect stickers by participating in various festival activities, and redeem them for exclusive Korea-themed rewards.

"We are incredibly excited to bring the authentic sights, sounds, and tastes of Korea directly to Toronto," said Youna Oh, Director of KTO Canada. "K-Travel Fest is designed to be a fully interactive experience. We want visitors to taste the regional flavours at our K-Pocha, feel the energy of our performers, and get inspired to make Korea their next travel destination."

Event Details:

• What: K-Travel Fest: Hello Korea
• When: September 12–13, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Where: Sankofa Square, 1 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON
• Admission: 100% FREE (Open to the public, family-friendly)
• More Info: Website: https://ktravelfest.ca/ | Instagram: @ktocanada@ktocanada

SOURCE Korea Tourism Organization Canada