Top Canada Food Tours

Pair history with food tastings, and you have this entertaining 3-hour walking tour in Old Toronto and the St Lawrence Market. A guide takes you through the market to 12 different vendors for 14 delicacies, including Jewish bagels, Ukrainian pierogies, Portuguese treats, Indian candy, local cheeses, and the peameal bacon sandwich — enjoyed by chef-celebrities such as Guy Fieri, Emeril Lagasse, and Anthony Bourdain. Along the way, hear about Toronto’s abolitionist movement, the clown riots, and the underground whiskey tunnel during prohibition.

Located in the Saint Lawrence River, just outside of Quebec City, is l'île d’Orléans (Island of Orleans), a culinary haven. On this 3-hour guided tour, discover specialty drinks and foods of the region at five different stops, including a vineyard and a sugar shack. Taste wine, ice cider, cassis and visit a chocolate factory. Learn about the history and early settlement of the island.

Immerse yourself in French-Canadian history and devour culinary delights on this 3-hour gourmet food tour of Québec City. Meet your guide in the center of Old Quebec and set out on foot to discover historic sights like St. John Gate, Québec City Hall, and Royale Square. Follow your guide to some of the city's top restaurants as you indulge in a five-course tasting menu that includes organic charcuterie, wine pairings, and a classic flambé prepared right at your table. Group size is limited to 10 for a more personal experience.

Eat like a local during this 2.5-hour small-group food tour in Quebec City offering 15 tastings. Indulge your tastebuds as you sample a range of French-Canadian specialties with a guide including wine, beer, crepes, chocolates, syrup and more. You’ll stop to snack at a range of purveyors located in the city’s top eating neighborhoods such as hip St-Jean-Baptiste and the charming Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Best of all, this small-group tour is limited to just 15 guests, ensuring a personalized experience.

Montreal is one of Canada’s most exciting foodie destinations with everything from gourmet cuisine to classic French dishes, to tasty street food. On this tasting tour, explore Montreal neighborhoods such as Little Italy and Mile End with a local guide, stopping at bars, restaurants, bakeries, and delicatessens. Along the way, sample a variety of local and European-inspired dishes including gnocchi, Alsatian tarts, and Montreal-style bagels, accompanied by Quebecois beer and sweet crepes.

Explore Victoria's history and culinary scene on this walking tour of the British Columbian city. Follow a guide to highlights such as the Parliament Buildings, the Inner Harbor Causeway, Trounce Alley, Bastion and Market squares, Fan Tan Alley, the Harmonious Gates of Interest, and the Victoria Public Market. Along the way, stop for between six and eight food tastings of craft beer, chocolate, tea, tapas, cheese, bread, olive oil, and other local products.

Treat your taste buds to a walking food tour of Victoria’s bustling Fort & Blanshard Streets. Once known as Antique Row for its abundance of vintage shops, this hip neighborhood is now filled with trendy restaurants, modern boutique shops, and home to the arts district. Follow a local gourmet guide to some of the best eateries in the area including a tea salon, a European-style deli, an authentic taqueria, Middle-Eastern street food, and more. Chat with shop owners and chefs along the way to gain insight into Victoria’s thriving culinary scene. Group size is limited to 12 for a more personalized tasting experience.

Experience Sunday brunch, Toronto-style, on this 4-hour food walking tour through King and Queen West, recently named by ‘Vogue’ magazine as one of the world's hippest neighborhoods. Join other Torontonians in this weekend ritual, as you kick things off with ‘wake up juice’ (coffee) and a croissant hot out of the oven. Round out the feast with an Italian Bomba, eggs benedict, a mean boa, and a Bloody Caesar — a classic Canadian cocktail. And of course, no brunch is complete without a mimosa.

Get a true taste of Vancouver on this 3-hour, small-group lunch tour. Travel to an award-winning dim sum restaurant, gourmet grocer, and an upscale seafood restaurant alongside your foodie guide. Dig into four hearty courses, including artisan cheeses, BC salmon pate and Chinese dim sum, followed by award-winning sorbetto and gelato, as well as Thomas Haas salted caramel chocolate. Learn about the diverse influences that define the city’s culinary scene as you sip on a variety of local wines.

Get a taste of Montreal's Jewish heritage on this guided, 3.5-hour, small-group, culinary walking tour. Montreal is the birthplace of many Jewish foods and is known around the world for its unique take on Jewish cuisine. Explore the city’s Mile End and Plateau neighborhoods and taste a wide range of exclusive local foods, including smoked meat and bagels, at popular food spots old and new. Along the way, learn more about Montreal’s Jewish community and discover the backyards and alleyways of the city’s hidden Jewish food history.

Get taste for the incredible culinary scene of Old Montreal during this 2.5 hour walking tour, including stops at five locations. Sample a delicious array of snacks as you eat your way through a sampling of classic French bakeries and cheese stores, enjoying macaroons, coffee, smoked meats and more as you go. This Montreal food tour is the perfect gateway into the city's rich French-inspired cuisine and eating culture.

Get a taste for Quebec’s surging wine industry during this half-day or full-day small-group wine tasting trip from Montreal. Get the red carpet treatment from local vineyard owners as you enjoy insider tours and tastings at two or three wineries, choosing between a half-day afternoon trip or full-day experience. Take a workshop to learn tasting techniques to identify various wine flavor notes, testing your skill with a blind taste test, and enjoy a sampling of local cheeses. During the full-day excursion you’ll also receive a gourmet boxed lunch. This small-group excursion also includes a professional guide bilingual in both English and French.

Discover the culinary delights of British Columbia on this 3.5-hour small-group dinner tour in Whistler. Visit four different cafes, bars, brew-houses and restaurants throughout Whistler with your guide. Enjoy one dish at each stop, and gain insight into the flavors and foods the locals love. Sample local beers at a brew-house, then visit an award-winning tapas joint. Head on to a nearby restaurant, then finish your culinary adventure at a local chocolate shop! Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Spend a morning in Vancouver’s Chinatown with an off-duty chef on this 3.5-hour food and cultural walking tour. With the help of your expert, taste delicious barbecued crispy duck and other savory delights, as you learn about Chinatown’s historical landmarks and local cuisine. Drink tea, enter cookware and herbal medicine shops, and visit the tranquil Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. A dim sum lunch is included in this small-group tour limited to 10 people.

Get to know Vancouver’s famed food scene on a 3-hour walking and food tour of historic Gastown. Admire the architecture as you stroll through the cobbled streets with a small group. Learn about the neighborhoods storied past from your informative guide and sample Canadian classics such as tempura bacon scotch eggs, pork belly crackling, and British Columbia wine.

Give your Whistler vacation the golden touch with a 4-hour progressive dinner tour of the area’s most established restaurants. Taste fine local cuisine from award-winnings chefs and visit cavernous wine cellars — where you will learn to saber a champagne bottle! With a savvy guide, you'll sample regional fare from blackened ahi tuna to icewine truffles, a local specialty. Get an interactive culinary education including four delicious courses and lots of fun.

Discover the culinary delights of Kensington Market on this 3-hour food walking tour in Toronto. Bordered by Little Italy and Chinatown, Kensington Market boasts a multiculturalism that is reflected in the variety of its cuisine. Follow an in-the-know guide and taste everything from jerk chicken and empanadas to good old Canadian comfort food. You’ll visit eateries popular with locals and learn about the city’s history along the way.

Show your foodie side some love on this walking food tour of Jasper. The mountain town has come a long way from it’s humble beginnings without losing sight of what makes it special. The same can be said for the restaurant scene, and this is the perfect chance to explore it! Spend about three hours visiting four restaurants, sampling a specialty of the house dish and boozy beverage.

Satisfy your appetite for flavors and sights on this 4.5-hour food walking tour of Montreal’s Chinatown. A knowledgeable guide takes you to seven venues to taste a variety of culinary delights, including crispy pork, barbecue pork and duck, and Hong Kong–style dim sum. Learn how to make a Bahn Mi sandwich, sample Chinese pastries at a bakery and drink tea made from leaves grown on farms in China. Along the way, gain insight into Chinatown’s history and evolution to its mix of people and cultures today.

Visit buzzing eateries and busy watering holes on this 3-hour market and food tour in Montreal. Explore Jean-Talon Market with your guide and discover ‘farm-to-table’ produce, Canada-style. Gain insight into Montreal locals’ love of fresh food and sample some yourself at one of their hole-in-the-wall eateries. Meet the producers who work hard to keep standards high, and gain insight into the Vietnamese, Italian and Latino influences spicing up Canada’s cuisine. Head through the Mile-Ex district, where entrepreneurial craft beer brewers and coffee shop owners are busy quenching their customers’ thirst.

Give your Vancouver trip a twist with a 2-hour walking tour of the vibrant Granville Island Public Market. Head to the island and get ready to learn about Vancouver’s eclectic food culture, browse diverse products and meet local artisans and vendors. In a small group, taste regional foods from fine cheeses and meats to local wine and fresh baked goods. Get a dose of culinary education as you explore, sample and get insider tips on the area's best eateries from your expert guide.

Taste your way through Kensington Market, home to one of the most diverse food scenes in Toronto. Visitors are often overwhelmed by choice if exploring alone. Instead, join a guide and head straight to the area’s best eateries, where you skip notoriously long lines to sample at least 6 international cuisines—from Tibetan momos to Jamaican patties.

Spend a Saturday afternoon discovering the culinary scene of North Vancouver’s Lower Lonsdale district, also known as LoLo. During the 2.5-hour walking tour, an in-the-know guide takes you from Lonsdale Quay through the Lonsdale Quay Market. Savor eight tastings, including brie-and-pear pizza, turkey meat loaf, and candied salmon. Two alcoholic beverages are included. Along the way, gain insight into the area’s shipbuilding industry.

Get a history lesson mixed with food as you wander around downtown Victoria on this walking tour. Explore four historic areas of the city, which started out as a fur trading outpost, as you taste the local cuisine. Plus, Victoria boasts one of the oldest Chinatown sections in North America. The tour covers some of the oldest parts of the city, including the Victoria Public Market, Chinatown (and Fan Tan Alley), Market Square, and Bastion Square.