15 Canada Market Tours Worth the Early Start

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

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

Spend about three hours with guides such as Chris, Marie, Jeff, or Rodrigo, tasting market foods, Salvadorian pupusas, coffee, chocolate, and more around Jean-Talon Market, Little Italy, and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie. The route favors independent businesses, local stories, and useful food recommendations over standard tourist stops.

“Brilliant knowledgeable guide, visited areas we would have never ventured to Every tasting was great, like they support small, some female run businesses”

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2.Toronto: St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings

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

Spend about three hours tasting six generous Toronto and Canadian specialties at St. Lawrence Market and the Distillery District. Guides such as Paris, Yulia, Ariel, and Carol add food stories and local history as you walk between stops. The small group holds up to 12 people, and one final dish stays secret until the tour.

“Ariel was our guide. He had great knowledge about the history and significance of the foods we sampled. He answered all our questions.”

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3.Granville Island Market Food Tour by Vancouver Foodie Tours

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

Meet a small group and guide such as Lydia, Nolan, Michael, or Anjela at Granville Island Public Market. Over about two hours, sample meats, cheese, tea, coffee, Thai food, pickles, doughnuts, and other local specialties. Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available with advance notice, and the tour ends back at the market.

“Wonderful food tour with Lydia through Granville Market. We went through 14 stops of delicious food, so definitely come hungry. Loved the descriptions and the choices of food - our 12 yo and 15 yo also enjoyed it. Great way to see the market for the first time. Thank you!”

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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 English-speaking guide at Moonbean Coffee Company for a 2.5-hour walk through Kensington Market. Visit independent shops, bakeries, restaurants, and vendors while sampling foods linked to Chinese, Mexican, Caribbean, Tibetan, Japanese, Israeli, South American, and Canadian traditions. Guides such as Odile, Damian, and Gaby also share neighborhood stories and Toronto food history.

“This tour was a nice mix of delicious/interesting food & beverage samples, history of Kensington Market/Toronto and hanging out with people, both visitors and locals, who are also seeking culinary hidden gems… Our guide was very knowledgeable and went out of her way to provide food to meet our dietary needs. This tour was definitely worth the money and we would recommend it to others!”

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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 quieter streets with a small group of up to 10 people, stopping in Plateau, Outremont, Mile End, Little Italy, St-Viateur Bagel, and Jean-Talon Market. Fitz provides the bike and optional helmet. Guides such as JF, Martin, André, and Frederick bring local history, humor, and practical city insight to this relaxed three-hour outing.

“Andre was a knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend your as a way to see great neighborhoods of Montreal.”

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6.Toronto: St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings

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

Spend three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Yulia, Paris, or Carol, tasting peameal bacon, poutine, butter tart, Nanaimo bar, pasta, and a secret dish. The route links St. Lawrence Market with the Distillery District, combining Toronto food, Italian influence, Victorian streets, and local stories.

“Yulia was a great tour guide. She took us to some nice places and offered us delicious food.”

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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

Meet at 4 pm for a two-hour walk through Granville Island Public Market with a chef guide such as Michael or Bob. You’ll sample food from several vendors, including cheese, charcuterie, seafood, pickles, bread, soup, chocolate, chai and local sweets, then finish near Railspur Alley’s artisan shops. The group is limited to 10 people.

“An absolutely amazing food tour! A stroke of bad luck lead to they’re being Horrendous weather, but it was still worth entering out into the cold wind. There were so many different foods to try and so much information shared on the history of that food in the region. Highly recommend to anyone!”

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

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

Walk from the Art Gallery of Ontario through Kensington Market and Chinatown with a local guide such as Kieran, Jackie, Robert, or Aaron. Expect immigrant history, independent shops, murals, a café drink, and a local snack. The small group has up to 12 people, and the tour ends at Dragon City Shopping Centre.

“We are so glad we took this tour to get familiar with the Chinatown and Kensington Market neighborhoods. It was fascinating to see the shops and restaurants as well as hear about the history of the area and immigration challenges groups encountered in Toronto, one of the most diverse cities in Canada. It was nice to have the insight from a Csnadisn couple on tour with us as we are from the US. Our guide, Robert, was fascinating in his own right (he has lived all over the world) and very insightful and pleasant! It was the perfect introduction to Toronto! We learned of the bohemian Kensington Market and their…”

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9.Toronto: Kensington Market International Food Tour

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

Spend 150 minutes walking Kensington Market with an English-speaking guide such as Jessica, William, or Jusep. Taste food linked to six countries, sometimes more, learn about local shop owners and Toronto’s immigrant cultures, and finish near FIKA Cafe. Vegetarian and pescatarian choices are available, but vegan and gluten-free diets cannot be accommodated.

“The tour was fantastic. Jesup is fantastic and his passion for food and the area comes through during the tour. I would recommend the tour to locals and people visiting from out of town.”

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10.Hidden Toronto: Kensington Market & Chinatown Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · from $57

Spend three hours with an English-speaking local guide in Kensington Market and Chinatown. Expect coffee or tea, a snack from a local food vendor, murals, vintage shops, immigrant stories, and practical food tips. The group is limited to 12, and private tours are available.

“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 an English-speaking guide such as Marie, Jeff, Danny, or Chris, tasting Salvadoran, Italian, market, coffee, cheese, charcuterie, and chocolate specialties around Jean-Talon Market and Little Italy. This small-group tour favors independent businesses over Montreal’s usual bagels, poutine, and smoked meat.

“Rodrigo was our guide. I enjoyed sampling food. I may not otherwise I’ve tried. This is a great alternative for people who don’t want just take a food tour that has bagels and smoked meat. I would recommend this tour.”

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12.Ottawa: Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour

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

Spend 2.5 hours tasting Ottawa through six ByWard Market stops: three savoury dishes, a refreshment, and two sweets, including a BeaverTails treat. Guides such as Flavia, Stephanie, Star, and Richard add local stories and introductions to food artisans. Meet at the Totem Pole outside Ottawa School of Art.

“Our tour guide, Flavia was absolutely amazing! She knew lots of great information and was very resourceful.”

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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 other local treats at Granville Island Public Market. Your English-speaking guide leads you to vendors, shares their stories, and helps you make sense of this large market. Guides have included Michael, Mack, Manuela, Angela, and Léa.

“Great tour with a lovely guide who was so knowledgeable about the area and everything we ate. Fantastic food. Loved it.”

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14.Toronto: 2-Hour Kensington Market Chinatown Walking Tour

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

I’ll lead you from Campbell House through Toronto’s Old and New Chinatowns and Kensington Market, pointing out street art, markets, cafés, synagogues, shops, and landmarks. Guides such as Jill and Robert bring strong local insight. You can buy optional snacks and drinks along the way, or choose a private tour for a more personal pace.

“Educational, it was nice to visit these fascinating neighborhoods with a trusted teacher guide. We enjoyed it thoroughly and highly recommends this tour for anyone who wants to learn about the various history and landmarks in a walking tour one would otherwise miss.”

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

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

Follow a local English-speaking guide through Montreal’s Plateau, Mile End, Outremont, Little Italy, and Jean-Talon Market. You’ll ride about 15 kilometres on mostly flat bike paths and quiet streets, sample Montreal bagels, see murals, and get a Fitz map packed with local food, drink, and music tips. Small groups are limited to 10.

“The tour was ok, hits some of the main areas of Montreal apart from downtown/old town, and our guide was nice and personable. The large group size sometimes made keeping together as a group or comfortably crossing streets with cars a little bit tricky.”

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