7 Giftable Culinary Experiences for Your Favourite Foodie

Founded in 2010, Culinary Adventure Co. has grown to be one of Canada’s largest culinary tourism and experience operators. They offer local neighborhood food tours and culinary adventures across Toronto. Their super-popular Chinatown + Kensington Market tour is a great way to explore one of Toronto’s most unique and delicious neighbourhoods, or try the King West brunch tour and skip the Sunday morning lineups!

Join Alexandra Gill, former food critic for the Globe & Mail, on a culinary adventure through Richmond, BC! Meet the chefs, enjoy exclusive tastings, and discover what makes West Coast cuisine so unique. Choose the Richmond Chinese Dinner Party: Classic Cantonese to New Wave and explore the evolution of Richmond’s vibrant Chinese culinary scene. Or, enjoy the Downtown Fine-Dining Walking Tour and see Vancouver in a whole new light.

Across the frozen Churchill River, a remote dining experience awaits you at 58° North latitude, surrounded by wilderness beneath the northern lights. Imagine dining beneath the northern lights with an exquisitely curated, multi-course menu that features regional and local fare. This is Dan's Diner, a pop-up restaurant and remote culinary adventure inspired by land and sea in Churchill, MB. Dinner dates are available in February and March.

Explore the historic Fairmont Springs Hotel in Banff one bite at a time! From the signature sips and appetizers to a wow-inducing meal and French-inspired eats too, this unique experience takes place in a National Historic Site in a world UNESCO setting and should be on any foodie's bucket list this holiday season.

Hear stories of Vancouver’s history and facts about the area’s fascinating wildlife from your knowledgeable guide as you cruise to Bowen Island in style for dinner at Tuscany. These tours launch from Granville Island, affording you the opportunity to stop in the market for a few treats before setting off on your tour. See Vancouver’s seal colony from the water, then visit the Spanish Banks to see the shipping freighters up close!

RAW:almond is a 21-day fine dining festival hosted on the frozen rivers of Winnipeg, Manitoba in a one-of-a-kind temporary structure. World class chefs gather to create a pop-up restaurant experience like no other. Each ticket to RAW:almond includes a unique set tasting menu created specially by your chef, telling their story through food. This unique dining experience is a great way to enjoy the Winnipeg winter!

Embark on a truly unique journey crafted by Adventure Destinations and guided by renowned Métis Chef Jenni Lessard! Field to Shield is an authentic experience showcasing Sakatchewan's culture and culinary uniqueness. This adventure takes you from the Canadian prairie to the boreal forest, offering a feast of local cuisine, breathtaking landscapes, and an immersive experience into Indigenous cultures. Book ahead for the 2025 tours: August 24 - 29 or September 7 - 12.

Tasty Tours has been running their award-winning food tours and chocolate tours of Toronto since 2011, and they just introduced a new offering just in time for the holidays: the first (and only!) downtown Toronto food tour! This guided tour visits some of Toronto's most popular spots, including the Eaton Centre, Toronto City Hall, Nathan Phillips Square, and the iconic Union Station. Immerse yourself in the famous sights and sounds of the city while savouring internationally-inspired bites that capture the essence of what makes Toronto and its food scene truly extraordinary.