Eat Like A Canadian Food Tour, Victoria

From local ingredients to historic dishes, this tasty tour is the best way to experience Canadian culinary culture!

This 2.5-hour guided, walking tour begins at Fisherman’s Wharf's and ends on Government Street. Starting at Finest at Sea restaurant, you’ll try some amazing local seafood like smoked sablefish or candied salmon. This business has been operating since 1977 and has one of the largest fishing fleets in British Columbia.

The next stop on the tour is at Imagine Studio Café to taste Bannock, a traditional First Nations dish of fried bread. You’ll then head to Fisherman’s Wharf where you will sample one of Canada’s greatest inventions, the Hawaiian pizza! Learn more about the history of one of the worlds most divisive dishes.

Following your entertaining, expert guide, you’ll stroll through historic James Bay to the Inner Harbour where we will pass some of Victoria’s most visited sights including The Empress Hotel, The Pendray Inn, The Legislature Building, and the stunning Waterfront Causeway.

You’ll then stop at the historic Steamship Terminal Building for a unique maple syrup tasting and the most popular dessert in Western Canada, the Nanaimo Bar. 

The tour continues to bustling Government Street for a taste of a traditional poutine from a Canadian institution, Beavertails.

The final stop on the is for a BC wine tasting including an ice wine.

Whether you are looking for fun things to do in Victoria or the perfect experience gift, the Eat Like A Canadian Food Tour is sure to satisfy any appetite!

Stops may vary depending on availability.

• Sample Canadian dishes including local seafood, poutine, Bannock, maple syrup, an ice wine, Nanaimo bars, and more.
• A guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf, Inner Harbour and Government Street.
• Learn about iconic Victoria landmarks such as The Parliament Buildings, The Empress Hotel, The Steamship Terminal, and more.

• 10+ samples of food and beverages from 7 culinary stops.
• Small group walking tour with expert local guide.
• A souvenir map and our signature Eat Like a Local Card

• 2.5 hours

• Tours available May thru September *
• Wednesday – Saturday 2:30pm / Sunday 2:30pm & 6:00pm *
  * Subject to availability

• Tour operates regardless of weather.
• Please advise of food allergies or dietary restrictions when you reserve your tour time. This tour can accommodate some allergies however cannot accommodate Dairy and Gluten. This tour does not have a vegetarian option however a pescatarian option is available.
• Tour operates regardless of weather.
• Walking Distance is approximately 2.5 km. Total walking time is approximately 1 hour.
• Tour guide gratuities are graciously accepted at your discretion.
• Capacity is a maximum of 14 guests and a minimum 2.

The Eat Like a Canadian Food Tour takes place at Victoria, British Columbia.  VIEW MAP

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