Calgary Food Tour: Iconic Downtown Culinary Journey

Discover Calgary’s iconic foods on a guided downtown tour. Enjoy 4 tastings, chef’s demo, and rich stories of the city’s history and culture.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar - The tour still start with a hands-on food demonstration and a tasting of two of Alberta’s signature foods.
  • Stephen Avenue Walk - We will walk through Stephen Avenue during our tour.
  • Calgary Tower - Walk past the iconic Calgary Tower
  • Chocolate Lab – Stephen Ave - Here, we will sample some award…
What's Included
  • Culinary Craft Beverage Pairings
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • 3 sit down ‘fork and knife’ tastings
  • 1 standing tasting
  • Local Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Additional Information

Experience the quintessential flavors of Calgary right in the downtown area with this comprehensive guided tour. Immerse yourself in captivating tales of the blue sky city’s history, art, and culture while savoring 4 food and drink pairings from top-notch venues in the city’s culinary hub. Embark on a leisurely 1.5-kilometer walk and tasting adventure,…

Location
Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar
9 Avenue Southwest
Meet your group at the Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar, located inside the Fairmont Palliser Hotel. Check in with the host stand and they will show you to the group.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jackie_g
Sep 20, 2025
This was a great way to... - This was a great way to learn more about Calgary. We enjoyed all four stops. The walking was minimal so that may matter so some participants.
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Mcclurep
Sep 13, 2025
Canada iconic eats extraordinaire - Nicole was by far one of the best guides we have ever had on a foodie tour. As a resident of Calgary for 20 years, her relationships with chefs and owners plus knowledge of agriculture in Calgary added so much to our experience. She used her background in public relations and broadcasting to engage each member of our group.
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Lowercasedee
Aug 31, 2025
Definitely Iconic - I met Lisa and the group at the Fairmont Palliser in the restaurant. It was a good-sized group of 10. There was a demonstration which was awesome and a healthy amount of information shared. After the second stop, I was full, but couldn't refuse dessert at the fourth and final stop. Lisa introduced us to Annex Saskatoon Lemonade, which I picked up later from the grocery store to try. This tour had less stops than I'm used to, but the portions were larger and alcohol was included. Every stop was intentional and I learned a lot. I even made a friend. I hope to do the Farmers Market tour when I return.
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Kelley_h
Jul 27, 2025
The specialties of Calgary in one tour - This was the best food tour I have ever been on. Lisa was extremely knowledgeable not only about the food, but the history and culture. We made five stops in 2 1/2 hours and I did not feel rushed. It really was a full meal with all of the different tastings.
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Alicerc1211op
Jul 20, 2025
- Karen was an excellent guide and she was full of knowledge regarding the history of Calgary. I'm a long time Calgary resident and I learned lots from her. The restaurants were excellent. The best part of the tour was the Palliser and the Hawthorne Dining Room.
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Patti
Jul 13, 2025
Great food. - Lisa was a wonderful guide and really knew the history of her city. All of the food and drink tastings were top notch.
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Carol_b
Jun 21, 2025
Just do it! - You will see the city, learn Calgary’s history including early history and the architecture, and be well fed.
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Jeanette_s
Jun 8, 2025
Very highly recommended - This was excellent. Guide had a wealth of information to share about the foods of Calgary, Alberta. She was a super pleasant person as well. Also choice of restaurants for food tastings was exceptional. And quantity of each tastings was beyond my expectations.
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J1147lfjohng
Oct 1, 2024
A Great Experience! - My wife and I are experienced and discerning diners. Our host, Karen, was terrific, as were the people who joined us. Karen is extremely knowldgeable both with regard to food science and the local restaurants. The food and drinks and the restaurants and personnel were very enjoyable. We REALLY enjoyed this experience and recommend to any visitor to Calgary!
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Elizabeth_d
Sep 22, 2024
The choice of restaurants... - The choice of restaurants and food was great! Farm to table. Lisa the guide was very informative. Highly recommend
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From $126
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).