Cozy Christmas Food Tour
Get into the holiday spirit with this festive, family-friendly foodie tour that highlights the season’s tastiest treats. Indulge in decadent cheese, spiced nuts, rich chocolates, a savoury festive toasts, rare Italian Panettone, hot chocolate, and more. It's a celebration of all things delicious that will make your holiday season extra special!Duration
2 hours
Price
Adult $80 CAD
Youth & Seniors $70 CAD
Availability
November 15, 2023-December 31, 2023
you start the journey here…
We start the tour at the Off The Eaten Track gift shop inside the historic Steamship Terminal Building along the Inner Harbour. Here we will sample some Nuts & Bolts, a savory party snack from a recipe that dates back to the 1950s. All tour guests get 15% off anything in our shop that carries locally made goodies. The tour then strolls along the beautiful harbour to the historic Rogers’ Chocolates to sample an Egg Nog cream, to Bon Macaron for some holiday-themed macrons, then to OSO Bakery for a savory holiday treat.
eat, drink, and be merry…
After visiting the Festival of Trees inside the Bay Centre with a shopping stop at the Victoria Market Collective, the tour then stops at The Tuscan Kitchen to sample some rare and traditional Italian Panettone. We then get decadent with a mini Raclette from L’apero Wine & Cheese Bistro. Raclette is a traditional Alpine dish that involves heating a wheel of cheese and scraping the melted cheese onto potatoes. Guests will have an opportunity to add a festive glass of wine for an additional cost. The tour ends with a drinking chocolate and truffles from Chocolate & Co. The tour also includes a few short stops at local shops for an opportunity to do some holiday shopping with an exclusive discount! Off The Eaten Track will donate $2 from every ticket sold to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Details
Dates Available: NOV 21- DEC 31
Tour Time: 11am-1pm & 1:30-3:30pm
Tour Start Location: 470 Belleville Street
Ending Place: Chocolate & co (703 Fort Street)
Cost: $80 per Adult / $70 per Youth (18 + under) & Seniors (65+)
Dietary Concerns
Due to the nature of the samples are unable to accommodate a dairy or nut allergy.
Highlights
• Sample eight festive items including savory nuts & bolts, and egg nog cream, a trio of macarons, a festive savoury toast, Italian Panettone, Raclette cheese dish, drinking chocolate, and truffles. Samples may vary depending on availability.
• Sights include the Inner Harbour, Empress Hotel, Government Street, Festival of Trees at the Bay Centre, and bustling Fort Street.
• Get exclusive discounts at participating local shops.
Tour Information
Days Available: Wednesday-Sunday
Capacity: Minimum 2 – maximum 14
Seasonal: November 22 2024 – December 31, 2024 (closed DEC 23-25)
Walking Distance: Roughly 1.5 km, total walking time approximately 2 hours.
Weather: Tour runs regardless of weather
$2 from every ticket donated to the Festival of Trees charity