Canmore Tasting Trail

Duration: 11 am -2 pm Saturdays

Location: Downtown Canmore

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$125*

CAD

*Limited to 14 guests. Tours occur rain, shine or snow. Price is $125+GST+EZTix fee and includes food, non-alcohol beverages, taxes and tips to our vendors. Gratuities for our guides are graciously accepted, at your discretion.

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May - October join us for an easy walk with tastings at several local food businesses while exploring Canmore's thriving culture.

You'll be active like a local on this tour so you can enjoy the feast guilt free.
Canmore is the Canadian Rocky Mountain's hidden gem with a fascinating history, thriving arts community and sporty mountain lifestyle.
With our standing reservations you'll breeze by line-ups and visit way more places with us than you ever would on your own.
Our prices ensure all our partners and staff are fairly paid. We offer a premium product.

The tour takes 3 - 3.5 hours.

We walk 2 kms and make 6 stops. You are seated at 2 stops and walking and standing otherwise.

Suitable for ages 14 and up .

We tour in all weather so dress in layers and be prepared as we don't cancel.

With advanced notice Gluten-Free and Vegetarian diets may be accomodated.

What to Expect

Access the businesses of local heroes, artists, chefs, wine experts, gardeners, cafe and restaurants owners, and chocolate makers while we take you off the eaten and 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.

Canmore is busy on weekends but we've got standing reservations at all the favourite local hangouts plus a few hidden gems.

Carter Ryan Gallery

Featuring the work of Indigenous Artist Jason Carter, one of Canada's most prolific soapstone carvers and painters, we'll meet here and get to know whose land we stand on.

Toniq Food and Drink

Owner Gillian Sheperd came to Canmore to live a healthy life and when she saw there was no juice bar, she saw an opportunity for a new career too.

Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co.

Since 2003, RMF Co. has been dedicated to sourcing as many organic and local ingredients as possible.

Canmore Wine Merchants

Canmore Wine Merchants make extraordinary beverages attainable for all.

Alpine Edible Garden

Definitely off the eaten track, you'll be fascinated by this story.

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.

Murietta's Mountain Grill and Bar

At this stalwart of the Canmore dining scene we'll enjoy the stunning views of the mountain peaks surrounding town while savouring a tasty bite.

Jacek Chocolate at Stonewaters

Fashion designer turned chocolate maker, Jacqueline Jacek calls herself a cocoanista. She launches a new line of fashion chocolates for every season.

Where to Meet

The meeting point for the tour is Carter-Ryan Gallery at 705 Main Street in Canmore.

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Have questions? Here's the most frequently asked.

Is alcohol included in the tour price?

All of our food tastings are paired with hand-crafted non–alcohol beverages and spirit-free cocktails. Due to provincial regulations, we are currently unable to include alcohol in our price.

The Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission sees that as “reselling.” Only a business with a physical venue and license can sell liquor under their own license. This legislation dates back to prohibition. We were always very responsible “pro-serve” smart hosts when we did include small tastings of alcohol. We’ve submitted a case to the Alberta Red Tape Commission in hopes of seeing a change in regulation that is progressive and reflective and supportive of today’s burgeoning craft alcohol and hospitality entrepreneurs in Alberta.

Important caveats to our not serving alcohol on tours are as follows:

1 – On some of our tours, key partners will offer a specific alcohol pairing at an exclusive price that we’ve negotiated for our guests. This is payable by the guest directly to that vendor.

2 – We are allowed to include alcohol samples at vendors licensed to provide them – like liquor stores and farmers’ market kiosks.

3 – We can also include alcohol on private tours by facilitating payment directly to the vendors from the client ahead of time. We strive to have your experience as seamless as possible.

In summary, our partners have raised the bar for the hand-crafted non-alcohol beverages and spirit-free cocktails they provide. We are a food tour company and the beverages we provide are great examples of culinary creativity. We continue to pay all of our partners the same amount we always did so our prices have not changed. Our partners rose to meet the challenge and we are proud of the food and beverage pairings on our tours.

Are bathrooms available during the tour?

Yes, bathrooms are available during the tour at selected food-tasting locations. Your guide will point them out as the tour progresses.

What do we do in case of bad weather?

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.

Are children allowed?

Our tours are recommended for ages 14 and older.

Is there parking available?

Parking is available at each tour’s starting location. After your purchase tickets, you’ll receive emails with parking suggestions.

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