The 7 Best Workshops & Classes in Canada

1.The Bagel Class presents : Montreal Bagel Making Workshop!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 463 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69Our pick

Meet at 5425 Rue de Bordeaux and head to a home kitchen for a two-hour, English-language Montreal bagel class. Will or Marcus guides you through kneading, shaping, seasoning, and baking. The small-group format keeps you involved, and you finish with fresh bagels and a printed recipe.

“Will is a very "fun" guy that makes this experience one for the books. Not only do you learn how to make bagels, you make them yourself. And the right way! You will learn a skill that will be valuable to your home cooking skills and for when you crave your own homemade bagels. The class was so much fun and productive. Not to be missed!”

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2.8 Iconic Stops. 12 Comfy Seats. See Banff’s Best in First Class.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $149

This 10 to 12-hour small-group tour takes up to 12 people from Banff or Canmore to Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Johnston Canyon, and more. In summer, visit Moraine Lake. In winter, see Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge instead. Guides include Rahul, Vishal, Ankit, and Vani.

“Definitely an outstanding tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and knew where to go to get the best views and photos at each stop. We would highly recommend this tour for seniors as well as family with teens.”

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3.Athabasca Canyon Run Family Rafting: Class II Plus Rapids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Paddle through Athabasca Canyon on a six-person raft with guides such as Collin, Eric, Chris, and Thomas. This 3.5-hour Jasper outing includes transport, wetsuit gear, safety coaching, Class II rapids, and calm river stretches, making it a strong first rafting trip for families with children aged five and up.

“Ty was our guide & he was super knowledgeable & really upgraded our experience. We would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to enjoy the Athabasca River.”

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4.Cooking Class & Lunch with Michelin-Trained Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 32 reviews · from $128

Meet Chef Rob in Montreal’s Old Port for a private 2.5-hour cooking class and lunch. You’ll help create three courses inspired by Caribbean, Asian, Persian, French, and Quebecois food cultures, then sit down to taste the results.

“We loved it! Chef Rob took the time to explain how to make 3 different sauces, the technique to cut cherry tomatoes without losing the juices, as well as plating skills. We also prepared smoked pork belly with cucumber, mango and Caribbean spices. All the dishes are delicious with complex flavors. The wine pairing is definitely worth it, definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Montreal!”

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5.Cuivres A. Gilles – (Free Entry) Fee for Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $12Best value

At Cuivres d’Art Albert Gilles in Château-Richer, a bilingual guide introduces you to repoussé copperwork, Albert Gilles’s church commissions, and the family’s Christorama panels. You’ll tour two museums, watch a demonstration, then shape your own copper keepsake. Plan on about an hour, plus time for the boutique.

“Amazing guide and demonstration provided. Beautiful works of art, amazing history, super neat workshop. Very short, an hour is more than enough, but it was such a unique and interesting experience. I love that it’s a family business and art that has been carried on throughout the generations.”

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6.Banff Top Sights via Electric Fat Bike Tour All Skill Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $137

Ride a premium electric fat bike through Banff’s forests, riverside paths, and mountain viewpoints with a local English-speaking guide. Nolan, Simeón, and Taylor are among the guides connected with this experience. The two-hour route changes with weather and trail conditions, and no e-bike experience is needed.

“Our instructor Nolan was so friendly, enthusiastic and kind. He looked after us so well and made sure we had a great time. It was such a unique experience”

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7.Cross Country Skiing Lesson with Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 5 hours · from $146

Meet Shauna or another English-speaking local guide at Lake Louise for a five-hour beginner or refresher lesson, followed by a guided ski tour. The group is limited to four, and you will practice falling, getting up, gliding, and stopping before exploring the trails.

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