15 Canada Market Tours to Build a Morning Around

1.The Only Locally Owned Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73Our pick

Spend three hours with a licensed local guide such as Chris, Marie, Jeff, or Rodrigo, tasting your way through Jean-Talon Market, Little Italy, and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie. Expect market samples, Salvadorian food, coffee, and bean-to-bar chocolate in a group of no more than 10.

“Take this tour! Marie was the best guide! This tour exceeded our expectations. Marie knew so much about the area and shared its history. We tasted so much delicious food and it’s clear that this company supports local owners. Bring a bag so that you can return to the market after the tour to get items for a picnic!”

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2.St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 685 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73

Spend about three hours walking from St. Lawrence Market to the Distillery District while tasting peameal bacon, pasta, poutine, butter tart, Nanaimo bar, and a secret dish. Guides such as Paris, Yulia, Ariel, and Carol add Toronto history and practical local tips.

“Carol did an excellent job leading this tour. She told interesting stories, provided lots of history, talked about the food, and overall did a great job. We ate well, too!”

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3.Granville Island Market Food Tour by Vancouver Foodie Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 552 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $123

Explore Granville Island Public Market with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 12. Expect about 20 tastings, from Oyama salami and Benton Brothers cheese to Lee’s Donuts, tea, Thai food, and pickles. Guides such as Maggie, Lydia, Michael, Nolan, and Sandra add local stories and food tips.

“Absolutely wonderful Entertaining, enjoyable and educational on local foods including the origins of their cuisine. Fun boat ride across the bay. Michael was fantastic- he provided lots of local history and stories of the merchants Lots of food - don’t eat before!”

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4.Toronto’s First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 526 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Meet your guide at Moonbean Coffee Company for a 2.5-hour walk through Kensington Market. Expect about seven tastings, from coffee and baked goods to international savory dishes, plus stories about Toronto’s food culture. Guides such as Odile and Damian bring strong local knowledge to this small-group tour.

“This is an interesting tour and Odile was an excellent guide. She clearly knows the area really well and took us to places I would never have thought to go into. All the tastings were very good quality, although a bit heavy on the carbs! Kensington market is not an actual marketplace in the usual sense - its an area full of small independent shops and eating places- but it has a huge variety of international food available.”

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5.Bike / E-bike tour : Plateau, Mile-End, Jean-Talon Market by Fitz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 269 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Ride Montreal’s quiet lanes and bike-friendly streets with a local guide such as JF, Martin, or Frederick. This three-hour tour visits Plateau, Outremont, Mile End, Little Italy, and Jean-Talon Market, with a warm St-Viateur bagel included. Bikes are supplied, and e-bikes may be available.

“We had a fantastic time! Our first time as a family in Montreal and Anne was a wonderful guide. She was fun, knowledgeable, kind and easy to be with. Highly recommend this tour to all first timers or even repeat visitors. Thank you for the delicious bagels too!!”

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6.St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 168 reviews · from $78

Spend about three hours tasting Toronto classics with an English-speaking guide such as Yulia, Paris, or Carol. Visit St. Lawrence Market and the Distillery District for peameal bacon, pasta, poutine, beer, Nanaimo bar, butter tart, and a secret dish, with outdoor walking between stops.

“Yulia was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and we had the best food! I will do this on my next trip as well.”

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7.A Wok Around Food Tour of the Granville Island Public Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $112

Spend two hours sampling Granville Island Public Market with a culinary guide such as Michael or Bob, both experienced food professionals. Expect savory and sweet tastings from about 10 vendors, market stories, and a walk toward Railspur Alley’s artisan shops. The small group holds up to 10 people.

“We had an amazing time with Bob as our tour guide. He knew so much about he history of the area and his love of food is palpable. We enjoyed a variety of food and were able to taste everything from bread and preserves to pickles and candied salmon. We we’re definitely full afterwards. My husband, daughter and I, absolutely loved the food tour with Bob and would highly recommend it. It gives a great overview of Granville Island even for those of us who have been there multiple times. Bob was punctual, meeting spot was easy to find, we were able to buy food along the way, lots of…”

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8.Toronto’s Multicultural Heart – Kensington & Chinatown Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $64

Spend about three hours walking from the Art Gallery of Ontario through Kensington Market and Chinatown. A local guide such as Kieran, Jackie, or Robert shares immigration stories, points out street art and independent shops, and includes a café stop plus a local snack.

“Jackie was a great tour guide, definitely brought some genuine local experience to it! The snacks along the way we're a nice touch too!”

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9.Kensington Market International Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 2h 30m · from $83

Walk through Kensington Market with a local English-speaking guide such as Jessica or William, stopping for food from around the world. Expect six or more countries, generous tastings, neighborhood stories, and a full meal’s worth of food in 150 minutes. Vegetarian and pescatarian menus are available.

“This tour was great. It started as the markets started opening for the day and coming to life. I was lucky enough to be with a smaller group, and this was a bonus. William was our guide for the day and he was very knowledgeable about Toronto, the history of the markets and all the tastings. He was enthusiastic and kept the momentum flowing. The 2.5hrs went by very fast! The tastings were generous and made for a delicious lunch.”

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10.Hidden Toronto: Kensington Market & Chinatown Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · from $57

Walk Kensington Market and Chinatown with an English-speaking local guide, stopping for coffee or tea, a global-flavor snack, murals, shops, and neighborhood stories. Guides such as Jackie, Robert, Sam, and Mike have led this route, though your guide is assigned by date.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area, and had her facts down pat. Her love for the area showed - and we learned things about the city we never expected.”

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11.Montreal: Jean-Talon Market & Beyond Locally Owned Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $84

Spend three hours with a local guide exploring Jean-Talon Market, Little Italy, and nearby immigrant communities. Taste Salvadoran, Italian, Maghrebi, and market foods, including goat cheese, charcuterie, coffee, and award-winning chocolate. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“Marie is a most fabulous host & guide. So friendly and knowledgeable, sharing her experiences and food expertise with an infectious energy and great smile. Absolutely one of the best food tours I’ve been on!”

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12.Ottawa: Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · from $104

Explore Ottawa’s ByWard Market with a bilingual guide such as Flavia, Stefanie, or Richard. Visit six food stops for savoury dishes, a drink, sweets, and a Beavertail, while meeting local food artisans and learning how the market shaped the city.

“It was a delightful tour, Star, our guide and Desiree, who will be offering tours in German soon, were interactive, informative and most importantly, fun! The tasting stops were delicious and varied. Highly recommend!”

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13.Vancouver: Granville Island Market Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours · from $119

Spend two hours sampling cured meats, cheeses, breads, seafood, sweets, and more inside Granville Island Public Market. Your English-speaking guide leads you to vendor counters, shares the stories behind the food, and helps you get your bearings in this large market. Guides have included Michael, Mack, Manuela, Léa, and Angela.

“Enjoyed the variety of food provided during tour. Manuela was informative describing the history of the vendors and their offerings. She was lively and friendly.”

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14.2-Hour Kensington Market Chinatown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 37 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Best value

Join an English-speaking guide such as Jill or Robert for a 2-hour walk from Campbell House through Old and New Chinatown and Kensington Market. See street art, food shops, synagogues, cafés, and specialty markets, with time to buy snacks and drinks at your own cost.

“Very informative and entertaining. We enjoyed every moment of the experience. Our tour guide, Jill, was superb!!”

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15.Bike/E-bike tour Plateau,MileEnd, Jean-Talon Market by Fitz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

Ride beyond downtown with a local Fitz Montreal guide through the Plateau, Mile End, Outremont, Little Italy, and Jean-Talon Market. You’ll cover about 15 kilometres on mostly flat routes, stop for Montreal bagels, and get a small-group look at local food, art, and daily life.

“Our guide was so likable and personable that I feel bad writing this. I ascertained very little interesting information that I hadn’t read but worse, we road our first leg not having a clue of where we were and what we should be noticing. We road carefully and he was pretty clued into how people were doing but the only interactions really went on among him and the first three cyclists. The people on the tail end heard nothing and remained isolated the entire time. Stopping for bagels was a great touch as was spending 15 minutes at the market and seeing the Italian church was great serendipity. It was…”

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