The 15 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.Sunwapta Challenge Whitewater Rafting: Class III Rapids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $103

From downtown Jasper, you’ll ride to the Sunwapta River for a 13-kilometer run through Class II and III rapids. Guides such as Austin, Ty, Craig, and Mason lead small rafts of up to six, with wetsuits, helmets, and return transport included.

“Beautiful scenery and just the right amount of exertion/excitement. Guide was very knowledgeable and kept us engaged throughout the trip. I was a little nervous about the rapids but they were very navigable.”

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5.Class 3 Sunwapta River Rafting Adventure in Jasper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $110

Paddle Class 3 rapids on Jasper’s Sunwapta River with guides such as Jonah, Nate, Jacob, and Shane. Rocky Mountain views, full river gear, and round-trip transport are included. You need no rafting experience, but you should be ready to paddle, get wet, and dress for changeable weather.

“Just had an amazing white water rafting experience on the Sunwapta River in Jasper on a beautiful day in July! 🌊 Our trip was nothing short of exhilarating and completely exceeded our expectations. Our raft coach, Andy, was not only funny but incredibly informative about the stunning landscape surrounding us. Despite our minimal prior rafting experience, my girls and I had a memorable time on the water. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for some adventure in Jasper.”

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6.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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7.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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8.Leather belt making workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

At Flechr studio in Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal, Kimberly Fletcher guides you through making a leather belt from start to finish. In this small, beginner-friendly English class, you select leather, cut and shape it, assemble the belt, and add finishing touches. Expect a few hammer blows.

“This class was soooo enjoyable and well worth the price of admission! We were guided by a kind sole who is a very skilled, master craftswoman! Her patience and humor where just what I needed to facilitate my making my own piece of wearable art! Thanks Kim!”

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9.Montreal Cooking Class & Wine Tasting with Michelin Chef Robert

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $229

Spend three hours with Michelin-trained Chef Robert in Montreal, learning knife skills, sauces, plating, and professional kitchen habits. Then sit down to a three-course meal shaped by Caribbean, Thai, Persian, Syrian, North Asian, and Québécois cooking, with artisanal drinks or rare teas.

“It was only ok and definitely not worth the money. The wine pairing was 3 cans of beer split between 6 people, a terrible cider and a wine that didn’t pair well with meal and was supposedly a treat but not if you have a decent palate. They less $5 of food prepared for consumption and elementary cooking lesson wasn’t worth the money.”

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10.St. John’s Local Pub Tour & History Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22

Spend about two hours with Adam, a local guide who leads you through St. John’s pub culture and George Street. You’ll hear stories about the pubs, stop at places you might not find alone, and have time to buy local beer and other drinks. You must be 19 or older.

“Great informative tour about the Newfoundland pubs! Adam was a fantastic guide and gave a lot more info than just pub history”

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11.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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12.2 Hour Blacksmithing Experience in Niagara (Craft Class/Activity)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

At Jen Lipski Fine Art in Wainfleet, Ontario, you’ll spend two hours learning basic blacksmithing and forging your own iron keepsake. Choose a beginner project, follow Jen’s step-by-step guidance, and take home the piece you make. Groups are limited to eight people.

“Worth way more than the cost suggests. Nice small group setting. Great instructions. Satisfying achievement.”

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13.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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14.Luxury Ligurian Pasta Class in Toronto (Includes 4-Course Meal)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $93

At a North York home kitchen, you’ll prepare four Ligurian-style courses with a chef, including fresh pappardelle, seafood, and limoncello tiramisù. The three-hour class is limited to 10 people, welcomes BYOB, and can accommodate many dietary needs with advance notice.

“We joined this cooking class while visiting Toronto and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. We never thought it would be this much fun. The food was incredible and the experience even better.”

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15.Pottery wheel class in Toronto Bay&Dundas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

At 112 Dundas St W, Toronto, an instructor such as Vi or Khadija guides you through centering clay, shaping a bowl, mug, plate, or vase, and adding carved details or a handle. The one-hour class is shared, hands-on, and suitable for beginners and families.

“I really enjoyed that course it was fun and easy with your help VI thank you You gave clear instructions and you were very helpful”

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