Victoria Dine Like a Canadian Tour

Excursion Overview

Canadian Culinary Adventure awaits!

Experience Canada's traditional dishes and the stories behind them on this 2.5-hour walking tour. Starting at Fisherman’s Wharf and ending on Government Street, you'll experience the heart of Canadian culinary culture.

Our first stop is Finest at Sea for local seafood like candied salmon and smoked sablefish, followed by Bannock at Imagine Studio Cafe, a traditional First Nations dish. We’ll then sample the infamous Hawaiian pizza at Fisherman’s Wharf and learn about its history.

As we stroll through historic James Bay to the Inner Harbour, you’ll see top sights like The Pendray Inn and The Empress Hotel. Stop at the Steamship Terminal for a unique maple syrup tasting and the popular Nanaimo Bar. Finally, visit bustling Government Street for classic poutine and Canada’s oldest chocolate shop, wrapping up with a tasting of BC wines, including ice wine.

Please note, stops may vary based on availability.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

10+ samples of food & beverages from 7 culinary stops
Guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf, Inner Harbour and Government Street
Sample Canadian dishes, including poutine, local seafood, maple syrup, an ice wine, nanaimo bars, bannock, and more
Learn about iconic landmarks such as The Parliament Buildings, The Steamship Terminal, The Empress Hotel, and more

Requirements:

A minimum of 2 passengers is required to book this tour.
This tour meets at Finest At Sea (27 Erie St.) Victoria B.C - guests must be comfortable walking approximately 10 minutes from your cruise ship to the meeting location
Guests must be comfortable walking for approximately 2.5 km (total walking time is roughly 1 hour)

Duration: 2.5 hours (This tour meets at Finest At Sea Seafood Market)

10 minutes - sample seafood at Finest At Sea
10 minutes - sample traditional Indigenous dish at Imagine Studio Cafe
15 minutes - walk to Fisherman's Wharf
10 minutes - sample Hawaiian pizza from a floating pizzeria
20 minutes - walk to Steamship Terminal Building
10 minutes - sample traditional Canadian dishes like maple syrup and Nanaimo Bars
20 minutes - walk along Inner Harbor past Parliament Building and Empress Hotel
10 minutes - sample maple chocolate at Rogers' Chocolates
10 minutes - sample poutine at Beavertails
15 minutes - Conclude your tour at Artisan Wine and sample Canadian ice wine (or local soda)

Meeting Instructions:

This tour meets at Finest At Sea (27 Erie St.) Victoria B.C, which is approximately a 10-minute walk from the Victoria cruise ship terminal. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

Due to narrow sidewalks, uneven cobblestone streets, and certain staircases used to enter food partner establishments; this tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible at this time.

Refund Policy:

You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The meeting location is a 10 minute easy walk from the Victoria cruise ship terminal. Fully detailed instructions on how to get to the meeting location will be provided on your finalized ticket voucher.

Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Any special requests must be made in advance. Our local tour provider cannot take responsibility for any allergic reactions. Note that the substitute tastings may not be up to par with the original tastings. This tour is not recommended for anyone with severe nut allergies or other severe dietary restrictions.

Yes, there is one alcoholic beverage included in this tour. You will stop to try iced wine.

A maximum of 14 people can join this tour.

No. Tour guides do appreciate gratuities. Your guides are enthusiastic and love to entertain and work hard to ensure you have an amazing experience. A standard gratuity for a professional tour guide in Vancouver is 15-20%.

This tour operates rain or shine. Victoria tends to get a lot of rain October-April. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather on the day of your tour.

This tour offers a pescatarian alternative. If you require a pescatarian alternative, please leave a comment at checkout.

There is roughly 1 hour of light walking and standing covering roughly 2.5km or 1 mile.

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Duration: 2.5 hours

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Victoria Dine Like a Canadian Tour

Excursion Overview

Canadian Culinary Adventure awaits!