Eat Like A Canadian Food Tour
Welcome to Canada Eh! Let us show you some of our most traditional dishes and tell you the stories behind them. From local ingredients to historic dishes, this tour is the best way to experience Canadian culinary culture.Duration
2.5 hours
Price
$80 – Adults
$70.00 – Youth
Availability
May – September
Wednesday-Sunday 2:30pm-5pm
Sunday Night: 6pm-8:30pm
The Tour Begins…
This 2.5-hour tour starts at Fisherman’s Wharf and ends on Government Street. We start the tour at Finest at Sea where we will try some amazing local seafood like candied salmon or smoked sablefish. This business has been operating since 1977 and has one of the largest fishing fleets in BC. We then head next door to Imagine Studio Cafe where we try some Bannock, a traditional First Nations dish of fried bread. We then head to Fisherman’s Wharf where we will sample one of Canada’s greatest inventions, the Hawaiian pizza! Learn more about the history of one of the worlds most divisive dishes.
The Tour Continues…
We take a leisurely stroll through historic James Bay to the Inner Harbour where we will pass some of Victoria’s most visited sights including The Pendray Inn, The Legislature Building, The Empress Hotel and the stunning Waterfront Causeway. We then stop at the historic Steamship Terminal Building for a unique maple syrup tasting and the most popular dessert in Western Canada, the Nanaimo Bar. We head to bustling Government Street to stop for a traditional poutine from a Canadian institution, Beavertails. We end the tour with a BC wine tasting including an ice wine. Stops may vary depending on availability.
Details
Seasonal: May-September
Day: Wednesday-Sunday
Time: 2:30pm-5pm (2.5 HRS) / Sunday Night 6pm-8:30pm
Meeting Place: Finest At Sea (27 Erie St.)
Ending Place: Artisan Wine Shop (644 Broughton St.)
Cost: Adult: $80 | Youth: $70
Dietary Concerns
We can accommodate some allergies on this tour however we cannot accommodate the following: Dairy & Gluten. This tour does not have a vegetarian option however a pescatarian option is available.
Highlights
• 10+ samples of food & beverages from 7 culinary stops
• Guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf, Inner Harbour and Government Street
• Sample Canadian dishes including poutine, local seafood, maple syrup, an ice wine, nanaimo bars, bannock, and more.
• Learn about iconic landmarks such as The Parliament Buildings, The Steamship Terminal, The Empress Hotel, and more.
• All guests receive a souvenir map and our signature Eat Like a Local Card.
Info
Capacity: Min 2 Max 14 Guests
Walking Distance: Roughly 2.5 km, total walking time is roughly 1 hour.
Price includes: All food & beverage samples and expert local tour guide
Weather: Tour runs regardless of weather
Seasonal: Tour only operates May-September
EAT LIKE A CANADIAN TOUR
Duration
2.5 hours
Price
$80.00 – Adults
$70.00 – Youth
Availability
May – September
Wednesday-Sunday 2:30pm-5pm
Sunday Night 6pm-8:30pm
A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL SEE
