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Top 15 Food Experiences in Canada

49 tours  ·  from $54

Good food experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings - Starting with smoked meat at Lester’s Deli
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Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings

1.Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,598 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Spend about three hours walking Montreal’s Mile End and nearby Little Italy with a small group of up to 12. Your guide leads you to local delis, bakeries, cafés, and restaurants for seven tastings, including smoked meat, bagels, poutine, gnocchi, cannoli, Italian coffee, and a surprise dish.

“Youlia was an amazing tour guide. She was so knowledgeable about the area. I learned a lot and loved the delicious food we tried.”

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Victoria Guided Food and History Tour - Fan Tan Alley and the story of Chinatown
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Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

2.Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,015 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Walk Victoria’s Old Town and Chinatown with Andy of A Taste of Victoria Food Tours. In about two hours, you’ll sample chocolate, tea, biscuits, spring rolls, pierogi, and other local foods while hearing stories at Fan Tan Alley, Market Square, Bastion Square, and the Inner Harbour.

“Friendly guide and amazing food. I am considering going back to one place for the whole meal experience.”

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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour - Maple Tree Square and the Gassy Jack story
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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

3.Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116

Walk five to eight easy city blocks through Gastown with guides such as Sean, Rachel, Andrea, or Connor. Expect Japanese karaage, tortellini, poutine, waffles, wine, beer, and lively stories about Vancouver’s early days. The tour runs rain or shine and suits adults who arrive hungry.

“Our family has an amazing time on the tour! Dan was a great guide and fun to be with, highly recommend!”

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Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Autentic Local Tastings - La Bûche begins with Quebec comfort food
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Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Autentic Local Tastings

4.Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Autentic Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,288 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Walk Old Quebec for about three hours with guides such as Pamela, Maude, Samuel, or Pierre, stopping for 10 or more local tastings. Expect pea soup, pâté chinois, poutine, brisket, maple taffy, pastries, Quebec gin, and a running lesson in the city’s food and history.

“The food was wonderful! Samuel, our guide, was knowledgeable, personable, and answered all of our questions. This was a highlight of our recent trip to Quebec city with friends. We had a small group of six, which seemed to be the perfect size. Would definitely recommend this tour and Samuel to anyone visiting Quebec city.”

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Toronto's International Food Tour - Kensington Market - Poutine starts the Canadian chapter
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Toronto’s International Food Tour – Kensington Market

5.Toronto’s International Food Tour – Kensington Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 786 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Walk Toronto’s historic Kensington Market with a local guide such as Jusep, William, Jessica, or Felicia, stopping for at least six international tastings. Try poutine, Jamaican patties, Chilean empanadas, Tibetan momos, sushi, and dessert while learning how the neighborhood’s cultures shaped its food.

“Our guide was excellent! Overall it was a positive experience with interesting facts about the food and neighborhood called Kensington Market. The food in general was very starchy, but a couple of the stops more than made up for it with their wonderful samples of unique cuisine! The Asian stop was by far the best!!!”

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The Only Locally Owned Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio - Little Italy: coffee, streets, and neighborhood context
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The Only Locally Owned Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio

6.The Only Locally Owned Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73Best value

Spend about three hours tasting your way through Jean-Talon Market, Little Italy, and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie. Guides such as Chris, Marie, Jeff, and Rodrigo connect Salvadoran, Italian, Vietnamese, Quebec, coffee, and chocolate traditions with Montreal life. Expect walking, small-group attention, and plenty of food.

“We were totally impressed with this tour and our guide, Chris. He was personable, knowledgeable, and made the tour a delight. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!”

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Toronto: St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings - The market tastings are more than a snack
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Toronto: St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings

7.St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 685 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73

Spend about three hours walking from St. Lawrence Market to the Distillery District while tasting peameal bacon, pasta, poutine, butter tart, Nanaimo bar, and a secret dish. Guides such as Paris, Yulia, Julia, Ariel, and Carol add Toronto history and practical local advice. Groups are limited to 12.

“This tour was an exceptional experience. We were treated to an exceptional selection of food and discovered several hidden gems that we were unaware of, even though we reside in Toronto. Our tour guide, Julia, was highly knowledgeable and exceptionally friendly. Her clear and articulate communication made it easy to follow. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour because it provides an overview of Old Toronto and offers an opportunity to savor authentic Toronto and Canadian cuisine.”

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Granville Island Market Food Tour by Vancouver Foodie Tours - Lee’s Donuts brings the first sweet bite
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Granville Island Market Food Tour by Vancouver Foodie Tours

8.Granville Island Market Food Tour by Vancouver Foodie Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 552 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $123

Walk Granville Island Public Market with a small group of up to 12, tasting meats, cheese, tea, Thai food, pickles, coffee, doughnuts, and more. Guides such as Maggie, Lydia, Michael, Nolan, and Sandra add market stories and local tips. Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available with advance notice.

“Good tour, good food. Our guide Maggie is awesome. She’s very nice, Professional, REAL and very knowledgeable.. I really enjoyed the food tour but loved hearing all the History of the Island and vendors.”

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Vancouver: Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour - Starting inside Waterfront Station
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Vancouver: Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour

9.Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 539 reviews · 3 hours · from $113

Meet inside Waterfront Station for a three-hour English walking tour led by guides such as Sean, Kate, Rachel, and Andrea. You’ll visit Gastown landmarks and eight eateries, sampling six foods, two desserts, and four alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks.

“Liked the tour guide giving us the history of Gastown while going to different restaurants. Most restaurants, we got to sit down inside, bathrooms available. Stops were a little too short. Connor was a great guide”

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Toronto's First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market - Meeting at Moonbean Coffee Company at 11 a.m.
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Toronto’s First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market

10.Toronto’s First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 526 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Meet at Moonbean Coffee Company at 11 a.m. for a 2.5-hour walk through Kensington Market and nearby Chinatown. Guides such as Odile and Damian lead groups of up to 12 to independent shops, bakeries, and food stalls, with tastings ranging from Tibetan and Jamaican to Mexican, Chinese, and Canadian.

“The area was top notch, guide top notch. The choice of food was a little disappointing. With such a diverse area, too much fried food for our taste.”

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Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner - History and Food in Old Quebec City - Meeting at Rue Saint-Paul and starting in Lower Town
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Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner – History and Food in Old Quebec City

11.Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner – History and Food in Old Quebec City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 496 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $224

Meet your guide at 112 Rue Saint-Paul for a three-hour evening of five gourmet courses, paired drinks, and Old Quebec history. Guides such as Luis, Danielle, Marie, and Etienne lead small groups through four restaurants, with a funicular ride and views of the St. Lawrence included.

“Marie, our guide was a true delight. She was informative, fun and knows great food. We enjoyed short walking tours between restaurants. The restaurants chosen for the tour were charming and comfortable with friendly accommodating staff. I would highly recommend this tour for foodies and non-foodies alike.”

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Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 8+ Local Delicacies Tastings - Old Port and Old Montreal: food with a sense of place
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Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 8+ Local Delicacies Tastings

12.Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 8+ Local Delicacies Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 461 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about three hours walking Old Montreal and the Old Port with a guide such as David, Debby, Laura, or Chantal. You’ll stop for smoked salmon bagels, tacos or lamb, smoked-meat poutine, cheese, charcuterie, a canelé, and beer or tea. Expect a filling, social tour with plenty of local history.

“The guide was wonderful and set a great pace. A lot of food and ground covered in 3 hours. The guide asked what our favorite stop was and she nice it was all great I really couldn’t choose.”

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Kelowna: #1 Rated Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks - Street Art, Waterfront Park, and Kelowna’s Public Spaces
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Kelowna: #1 Rated Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks

13.#1 Rated Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Join Andrew, a 6-foot-6 Kelowna local, for about three hours of food, drinks, city stories, and waterfront views. The small group visits independent spots such as BNA, Chaibaba Tea, Sprout Bread, Curious Cafe, and El Taquero, with all tastings included.

“Andrew was great. He was very knowledgeable about the restaurants and we got a lot of food! I’ve been to Kelowna many times but this was still a unique experience”

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Vancouver Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Sushi, Chocolate, and more - Starting at 207 West Hastings Street
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Vancouver Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Sushi, Chocolate, and more

14.Vancouver Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Sushi, Chocolate, and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101

Spend about three and a half hours walking through Gastown and downtown Vancouver while sampling six foods, including sushi, a pork sandwich, Scotch eggs, tacos, chocolate, and a secret dish. Guides such as Landon, Ilya, Amir, and Arsham add local history and restaurant tips.

“Arsham was great, lifelong resident and supporter of Vancouver. The food spots were terrific and there was no bad choice at all. A great 3 hours spent on a variety of awesome foods.”

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Combo Historical and Food Tour of Old Quebec - Place Royale and the beginnings of French North America
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Combo Historical and Food Tour of Old Quebec

15.Combo Historical and Food Tour of Old Quebec

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $224

Spend about three hours walking through Old Quebec with a guide such as Lynn, Luis, Marie, or Danielle. Visit Place Royale, Petit Champlain, Notre Dame Basilica, and Terrasse Dufferin, while enjoying five food-and-drink courses at four highly rated restaurants. The group is capped at 12.

“Lynn was a fabulous guide for this food & history tour. She's witty, knowledgable and was a wonderful guide to show us around the key historical spots and most amazing restaurants that Quebec City has to offer. We came hungry and left full and delighted. Highly recommend!”

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★ 4.7St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 TastingsFrom $78168 reviews
★ 3.6Toronto Food Tour with Local Foodie, Personalized & PrivateFrom $1635 reviews
★ 4.9Private Food Discovery at the St Lawrence MarketFrom $20319 reviews
★ 4.9Taste of the ByWard Market Food TourFrom $10450 reviews
★ 4.5Guided Food and City History TourFrom $9853 reviews
★ 4.0Secret Food Tours: Montreal – Jean-Talon & Little ItalyFrom $824 reviews
★ 5.0Old Quebec 5-Course Gourmet Food TourFrom $189107 reviews
★ 4.6Evening Taste of the ByWard Market Food TourFrom $10421 reviews
★ 4.9Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Local TastingsFrom $116185 reviews
★ 4.8Old Montreal Food and Drink Guided Walking TourFrom $10492 reviews
★ 4.8Mile-End Foodie Walking Tour with 7 TastingsFrom $8213 reviews
★ 4.8Mile End District Food Tour with 8+ TastingsFrom $82150 reviews
★ 5.0Jean-Talon Market & Beyond Locally Owned Food TourFrom $8450 reviews
★ 4.2Best of Montreal Food Walking Tour with TastingsFrom $10917 reviews
★ 4.5Kensington Market ‘Taste the World’ Food TourFrom $734 reviews

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