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Taste of Canada Food Tour with Guide

New To The Site! Ottawa, Canada

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Taste your way through the ByWard Market, Ottawa's historic entertainment district with one of our expert food tour guides. This tour features dishes made famous in or by Canada!

Hear the origin story of each dish as you take pleasure in eating them.
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 neighborhood, 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's Included

  • Meals Poutine, Hawaiian Pizza, Nanaimo Bar (sweets), Beavertail (sweets), plus a couple other surprise samplings.
  • Alcoholic beverages Canadian Beer, Bloody Caesar Cocktail. (Non-alcoholic beverages available.)
  • Guide gratuities at the discretion of the guest
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

George Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 8W5, Canada

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

George Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 1K1, Canada

This tour ends at the BeaverTails stand.

What To Expect

Totem Pole of Canada

Beautiful carving depicting the story of Canada's multi-cultural heritage and welcoming spirit.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Clarendon Lane

Historic courtyard with multiple restaurant patios. We'll stop for food and drink here.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

ByWard Market

We'll enter the Pavilion building for a stop at a local shop
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

BeaverTails- Queues de Castor (Byward Market)

Home to Ottawa's iconic pastry. This is the flagship kiosk.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Alcoholic beverages will only be served for people 19 years old and above.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taste of Canada Food Tour with Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • MealsPoutine, Hawaiian Pizza, Nanaimo Bar (sweets), Beavertail (sweets), plus a couple other surprise samplings.
  • Alcoholic beveragesCanadian Beer, Bloody Caesar Cocktail. (Non-alcoholic beverages available.)
  • Guide gratuities at the discretion of the guest

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Alcoholic beverages will only be served for people 19 years old and above.
  • Please let us know if you will be requiring wheelchair accessibility.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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