Victoria Eat like a Canadian food tour

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Your tour begins at a renowned local seafood establishment, where you'll have the opportunity to sample some incredible local delicacies such as candied salmon. This business, in operation since 1977, boasts one of the largest fishing fleets in BC. From there, you'll move on to a neighbouring café, where you'll try Bannock, a traditional First Nations dish of fried bread.Next up is Fisherman’s Wharf, where you'll get to taste one of Canada's most notable creations - the Hawaiian pizza. Here, you'll delve into the history of this globally debated dish.The tour then takes a relaxed turn with a stroll through the scenic neighbourhood of historic James Bay, leading you towards the bustling Inner Harbour.Your next stop is the historic Steamship Terminal Building. Here, you'll partake in a distinctive maple syrup tasting and savour a Nanaimo Bar - Western Canada’s most celebrated dessert. Adjacent to this, at a popular bar & grill, you'll toast to Canada’s most iconic cocktail, The Caesar, while discovering the intriguing tale behind its creation (don’t worry, a non-alcoholic version is available).Your culinary adventure continues at a beloved Canadian eatery, where you'll tuck into a mouth-watering good serving of poutine—crispy chips smothered in rich gravy and gooey cheese curds. To conclude your gastronomic journey, you'll end on a sweet note at an esteemed chocolate shop - home to Canada's oldest chocolatier.
Highlights
- The tour starts at a renowned local seafood establishment, offering a taste of incredible local delicacies
- You'll then visit Fisherman’s Wharf to sample the globally debated Hawaiian pizza
- A leisurely stroll through the scenic neighbourhood of historic James Bay leads you to the bustling Inner Harbour
- At the historic Steamship Terminal Building, you'll experience a distinctive maple syrup tasting and savour Western Canada’s most celebrated dessert, the Nanaimo Bar
- Your culinary adventure concludes with a serving of poutine at a beloved Canadian eatery and a sweet treat from Canada's oldest chocolatier
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
Available in English
What's included
- Food and beverage samples
- Guided walking tour
Where you'll meet
Finest at Sea (27 Erie St.) - The guide will be standing next to the food truck in front of the house - they will be holding a clipboard and wearing a nametag.
Operated by
Off The Eaten Track
Important information
* Price includes all food & beverage samples
* Please contact supplier with any food allergies or vegetarian requests at least 24 hours before the tour starts
* Tour runs regardless of weather, please dress appropriately
* Walking Distance: Roughly 2.5 km, total walking time is roughly 1 hour
* Children under 5 are welcome to join at no cost and share samples with parents
* All guests receive Eat Like a Local discount card and souvenir map
* The tour is wheelchair & stroller accessible
* This tour requires a min of 2 guests and a maximum of 12 in order to operate
* Full refund is authorised for cancellations up to 24 hours before the tour commences. After 24 hours the tour is non-refundable for cancellations or no-shows