Calgary Farmers’ Market West Brunch Tour

Experience great food at Calgary Farmers' Market West!

Your culinary adventure begins with meeting your expert, local guide at Calgary Farmers Market West. You’ll meet at a reserved table in the main food hall for a light brunch, including a breakfast sandwich, coffee, and fruit. During brunch your guide will tell you all about the history of the market and Alberta’s seven signature foods.

Following brunch, you’ll stroll through the market to meet with vendors and enjoy about a dozen tastings. By the end of your tour, you’ll be inspired to shop the market and head home with an abundance of ideas of what to make and freshly sourced Alberta ingredients. You’ll receive recipes from the tour founder, award-winning cookbook author, Karen Anderson.

Whether you are looking to learn more about places to eat in Calgary, for a unique experience gift or to enjoy a fun tasty time, this guided brunch tour of Calgary Farmers Market West is the way to go!

Tastings on the tour:

• Gemstone Grass Fed Beef or Lil’ Black Rooster – Start your culinary adventure with a delicious BELT (Beef bacon, egg, lettuce, and tomato) or vegan or vegetarian breakfast sandwich.
• Phil & Sebastien Coffee - Locally roasted, direct trade beans add up to a delicious pairing with your breakfast sandwich.
• The Cherry Pit - Fresh fruit or berries to round out your light brunch.
• Better Juice Bar - Fresh pressed popsicles and juices borne as a food waste reduction innovation.
• Love at First Scoop – ice cream derived from a story of love.
• Yum Bakery - Breads and savoury / sweet pastries made with love by locals.
• Gull Valley Greenhouses - Heirloom tomatoes, peppers, crispy cucumbers, fresh lettuces, beans, and eggplants – all from an hour away, year-round.
• YYSeafood - Taste sustainable seafood at its finest.
• Innisfail Growers - Fresh and preserved vegetables from five families who produce, process, market, and distribute cooperatively.
• Master Chocolat - For 40 years, they’ve raised the bar with their delectable offerings.
• Eau Claire Distillery - Founded by a true maverick, you’ll get to taste Alberta spirits and craft tonics.
• Spragg’s Meat Shop – the birth to plate pasture-raised pork with delicious sausages and a chef on staff to give you cooking ideas.
• The Silk Road Spice Merchant - a family business inspired by the senses.
• Fallen Timber Meadery – Their honey-based wines, cocktails, and hopped drinks are a revelation.
• Bauer Meats - A great source for Elk and Bison with fine meat cutting and charcuterie available.
• Sylvan Star Cheese - Canada’s most award-winning cheese maker, come taste why

* Tour stops are subject to change.

• You’ll get the background story of what's truly local and what Alberta's seven signature foods are.
• Lots of tastings from Calgary Farmer’s West vendors.
• Your professionally trained guide will share the stories of what it takes to bring produce to market.
• Great for locals & tourists alike.

• All preselected food & drink.
• Small group walking tour of the market with sips and bites at a dozen vendors including baking, fruits, vegetables, meats, and beverage samples.
• Local professional guide.
• A parting booklet with recipes and shopping lists.

• 3 hours

• The Calgary Farmers’ Market West Brunch Tour takes place at Calgary, Alberta. VIEW MAP
• The tour is completely indoors.
• Minimum age for participation is 14 years.
• Small group tour up to 12 people.
• Tour dates are subject to availability.
• Please advise of food allergies or dietary restrictions when you reserve your tour time. As long as the tour provider knows in advance, they can usually accommodate your needs.
• Proof of age may be required. Please bring government issued photo ID.

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