7 Food Walking Tours in Canada That Repay the Shoe Leather

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

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

Walk from Lester’s Deli through Mile End and nearby Little Italy, sampling smoked meat, bagels, poutine, gnocchi, cannoli, coffee, ice cream, and a secret dish. Guides such as Eric, Lucas, Georgia, and Youlia add local stories and food tips. Expect about three hours on foot, a full stomach, and a menu that can change.

“What a perfect afternoon. Donna-Lynn was fantastic! Great mix of food to try in Montreal. Would definitely do again.”

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2.Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

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

Walk about five to eight flat city blocks through Gastown with guides such as Sean, Rachel, Andrea, or Connor, stopping for Japanese karaage, pasta, poutine, waffles, beer, and wine. You will hear Vancouver’s Wild West stories, sit down at several venues, and finish near Waffleland Café. Bring comfortable shoes and arrive hungry.

“A wonderful way to try different cuisines in the Gastown area and learn about this area’s history. The foods included Japanese chicken karaage, Norwegian waffles, French potatoe dish, Italian pasta and more. We also got some alcoholic drinks as a part of the meals, either a local brewed beer or a locally sourced wine. Of course there are nonalcoholic choices too. In addition we ended up going to one of the restaurants the following day for dinner. We really enjoyed our tour guide, Connor. Great choice for 3 hours in Vancouver.”

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

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

Spend about three hours eating your way through Old Quebec with guides such as Pamela, Samuel, Maude, and Pierre. You’ll try pea soup, pâté chinois, maple taffy, brisket, poutine, croissant, cream fudge, mushroom, and duck dishes at local restaurants. The five-stop route serves as a hearty lunch, with optional wine and gin pairings.

“Best tour we did while touring Quebec City. The quality of food far met our expectations. The guide was fantastic.”

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4.A Wok Around Chinatown: Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour Led by a Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122

Join chef and guide Bob Sung, with Thomas also leading some departures, for a four-hour walk through Vancouver Chinatown. You’ll visit Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, taste sweet and savory foods, stop for tea, explore food and herbal shops, and sit down for a dim sum lunch. Groups are capped at 14.

“This was an outstanding experience. Bob was knowledgeable and personable. Beside have a great assortment of food , we were exposed to many facets of Chinese culture in Vancouver. One of the best tours I have ever been on. I would recommend it to anyone of any age”

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5.Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Waterfront Station for a three-hour food and history walk through Gastown. Visit eight restaurants, taste six foods and four alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, and hear colorful stories from guides such as Sean, Kate, Rachel, and Connor. Expect cobblestones, stairs, desserts, poutine, and plenty of local flavor.

“Our guide Rachel made the tour a success. We were also introduced to the Brioche Italian Restaurant that was so good my wife and I went back the next day for a leisurely lunch.”

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6.Quebec: Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 185 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

Spend three hours walking Old Quebec with an English-speaking guide such as Maude, Pamela, Vincent, or Claude. Visit five food stops for more than 10 tastings, from Lion’s Mane mushroom and duck carpaccio to pea soup, sucre à la crème, croissants, poutine, wine, and Quebec gin.

“Pamela was wonderful! She was engaging, humorous, and full of knowledge. The food was delicious and the company friendly. Overall a great way to spend 3 hours in Quebec City.”

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7.Kelowna: Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 3 hours · from $89Best value

Join Andrew, a six-foot-six Okanagan local with red hair and a big store of stories, for a three-hour, small-group walk through downtown Kelowna. You’ll sample seven foods, visit four drink stops, explore the Cultural District, and finish where you began at the Laurel Packinghouse. Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes.

“We decided to do a walking food and drink tour in the Cultural District in downtown Kelowna. Andrew, our tour guide with "A Taste of Kelowna Food Tours", did a wonderful job of not only taking us to some of the greatest food places in town, but filling us in on the culture and history of the area. We would highly recommend it.”

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