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A Flavourful Walk Through Canadian Classics
Eat your way across Canada—without leaving downtown Ottawa!
Join us on the TASTE OF CANADA tour for a fun and flavour-packed journey through the dishes that Canada has popularized. Come hungry—and leave with a new appreciation for Canada’s quirky culinary inventions!
The Taste of Canada Food Tour is a guided gastronomic experience that brings iconic Canadian dishes to life through delicious tastings, fun storytelling, and local insight.
Over the course of 2 – 2.5 hours, you’ll visit a variety of handpicked spots in the heart of Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market, sampling dishes and drinks that highlight Canadian comfort foods, regional favourites, and uniquely Canadian inventions.
Along the way, your guide will share the history, quirks, and cultural significance behind each bite.
WHAT YOU WILL TASTE:
– A classic Hawaiian pizza slice paired with a Bloody Caesar cocktail*
– Authentic Quebec-style poutine served with local,
Canadian craft beer
– A sweet, rich square of the beloved Nanaimo Bar
– Ottawa’s own iconic deep-fried pastry: the BeaverTail®
– Locally harvested maple products
*Contains clam juice
Whether you are a visitor wanting to experience the flavours of Canada or a local looking to rediscover your favourites, this tour is a fun, filling, and flavourful way to explore Canadian food culture!
WHY JOIN THIS TOUR:
– Sample Canada’s most iconic dishes in one afternoon
– Learn the origin stories of popular foods like poutine, the Caesar, and BeaverTails®
– Enjoy a relaxed, small-group walk through the historic ByWard Market neighborhood of Ottawa
– Led by a knowledgeable and engaging local guide
– Open to all ages and to many diets!*
*PLEASE NOTE: This tour includes alcoholic beverages (19+). Participants under the legal drinking age or those who prefer non-alcoholic options will be provided with substitutes. Substitutions for gluten-free, or dairy-free diets are not possible at all stops.
INCLUDED ON YOUR TOUR:
All dishes listed above
Expert guide
Restaurant taxes and gratuities
ByWard Market Sites such as: the ByWard Market Pavilion, the George Street Plaza Clock, the Ottawa Letters, the York Street Plaza, the York Street Millennium Fountain, the ByWard Courtyards, the Totem Pole of Canada, and more!
2.5 hour walking, guided tour
Less than 1 km of walking
Available Daily (some exceptions) – 13:30
RATES (Before Tax)
GENERAL PUBLIC TOUR: $ 125 per person
Gratuity for your guide is not included
PRIVATE TOURS available upon request (Form below)
PRIVATE RATES:
Groups of 2 people: $ 160 per person
Groups of 3 to 5 people: $ 137.50 per person
Groups of 6+ people: $ 125 per person
**Private tours include a nominal Guide Gratuity
Taxes (13%) extra.
