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
Meeting Location
George Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 8W5, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
George Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 1K1, Canada
This tour ends at the BeaverTails stand.
What To Expect
Totem Pole of Canada
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Clarendon Lane
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
ByWard Market
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
BeaverTails- Queues de Castor (Byward Market)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-358823P3
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