“Eat the Castle” at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Luxurious food and beverage pairings at a relaxing pace with a local guide who'll bring the stories of this iconic setting alive.
Duration: 11am-2:30pm Saturdays
Location: Downtown Canmore
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*Price is $125+GST+EZTix fee. Early May and late October it's $115 due to 1 seasonal closure. Small groups. Tours occur rain, shine or snow. Price includes tabs, taxes and tips to our vendors. Tips for our guides are graciously accepted.
The tour takes 3.5 hours.
We walk 2 kms and make 7 stops.
Suitable for ages 14 up. Non-alcoholic drinks will be substituted for people less than 18 years of age.
We tour in all weather so dress in layers and be prepared as mountain weather can change in a matter of minutes and we don't cancel.
With advanced notice Gluten-Free and Vegetarian diets may be accomodated.
Access to the food businesses of local heroes, innkeepers, chefs, wine experts, gardeners, charcuteries, street vendors, cafe owners and chocolate makers while we take you off the beaten track in this busy mountain resort. How do we do it? Because we employ local guides, you enjoy our local knowledge and connections. You might come as a stranger, but you’ll leave as an insider.
Carter Ryan Gallery
Featuring the work of Aboriginal Artist Jason Carter, one of Canada's most prolific soapstone carvers and painters, we'll meet here and sip juices from Toniq juice bar.
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co.
Since 2003, Flatbread co. has been dedicated to sourcing as many organic and local ingredients as possible.
Canmore Wine Merchants
Canmore Wine Merchants are dedicated to making their extraordinary wines attainable for all.
Mountain Mercato
Here's a great place to stock up for a picnic, start the day with superb coffee, grab a sandwich or shop for gourmet ingredients. It's a food lover's paradise.
Gaucho Brazilian Barbecue
Ede Rodrigues is a Brazilian native who fell in love with an Albertan and then brought his family's Brazilian cowboy (gaucho) ways to barbecuing our fabulous Alberta Beef.
Jacek Chocolate
Fashion designer turned chocolate maker, Jacqueline Jacek calls herself a cocoanista. She launches a new line of fashion chocolates for every season.
Communitea Cafe
Owner Marnie Dansereau created Communitea as a venue dedicated to bringing people together to enjoy tea, healthy food, live music, art and culture.
The meeting point for the tour is Carter-Ryan Gallery at 705 Main Street in Canmore.
Get DirectionsGratuities for all our partner’s staff are included in our prices. Gratuities for our guides are not included but are greatly appreciated and completely at your discretion. The standard gratuity in the service industry is 15- 20%.
Yes, bathrooms are available during the tour at selected food-tasting locations. Your guide will point them out as the tour progresses.
The tours are held rain, shine, or snow. The walking distance between the establishments on the tour is very short and we will enjoy our tastings inside in the event of poor weather. Please check the weather conditions for your days event and dress appropriately – including footwear.
Our tours are recommended for ages 14 and older. The legal drinking age in Alberta is 18. Non-alcoholic beverages will be substituted for those under 18 and ID’s will be checked in accordance with the law.
Parking is available at each tour’s starting location. After your purchase tickets, you’ll receive emails with parking suggestions.
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Travelbug-22211, Trip AdvisorWhat a great way to spend the day in Canmore! My sister, my friend and myself were in Canmore on a girls weekend and signed up for the tour last minute and we were so glad we did. The food and drinks at all of the stops were delicious!
Luxurious food and beverage pairings at a relaxing pace with a local guide who'll bring the stories of this iconic setting alive.