Tasty Tours – Toronto: Walking Tour with Sweet Treats

• Do you love chocolates, cakes, pastries, and other sweets?
• Have you ever wondered about the history of Hershey’s or the difference between
cocoa and cacao?
• Is your idea of a good time to take a stroll through one of Toronto’s quirkiest
neighborhoods while nibbling on some munchies?

Then come join Tasty Tours on a sweets-tasting tour of Kensington Market, and learn the story behind the treats we eat! Includes free samples, store discounts, and a lot of yum. Tasty Tours is a walking tour dedicated to sweets – chocolates, cupcakes, pastries, you name it! On each tour, your guide will take you on a walk around a Toronto neighbourhood, where you will be introduced to various bakeries, chocolatiers and more. Be treated to the history of sweets and a variety of edible delights from each store. If you have a sweet tooth, this is the tour for you!

Location	Kensington Market
Time	Sundays, 11.30am Alternate Saturdays, 11.30am Alternate Sundays, 2pm Look at Book a Tour for exact dates & times
Length of Tour	2 hours approx
Price	$30 per person $10 for kids 7-12 years inclusive Free for kids under 7!
Tour Size	10 people max
Walking Difficulty	Easy
Payment Method	Cash at the beginning of the tour
Features	• Guided tour on the history of sweets • Introduction to 5 sweet stores* (guess which?) • Samples from each location • Discounts at select merchants • Happy times for all!
Dietary Restrictions	The tour is almost entirely vegetarian and can be partially vegan. Unfortunately, other restrictions cannot be accomodated at this time. Please mention if you are vegan or vegetarian in the comments when booking a tour.
Comments	Bring an appetite and some extra spending cash to buy more yummies. No tipping allowed! If you enjoy the tour, the best way to show your appreciation is to buy something at the stores on our tour

*we prefer to surprise you with the stores and treats on our tour, but if you would like to know beforehand (strongly discouraged!) check out the FAQ.

Sweets for my Sweetie TourVery special, very sweet. Take a tour for 2 for you and that treasured person in your life. Fully customizable – perfect for birthdays and anniversaries. $40 per person, 2 per tour. Drop us a message and we will get back to you asap.

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The Diamond Bar School, Vancouver: Rookie Seminars

The ‘Rookie’ seminars are designed for those cocktail enthusiasts who want to impress their family and friends at home. The classes are a mix of hands-on and demonstration. Students are able to sample six different cocktails and are expertly guided to make two of their choosing. Snacks are provided. Classes run for two hours from 5:30pm–7:30pm Tuesdays & Sundays. Classes include:

•Classic Cocktails 101
•Gin & Gin Cocktails
•Contemporary Cocktails & Food Pairing
•How to Stock your Home Bar & Throw a Cocktail Party
•Whiskey & Whiskey Cocktails
•Rum & Rum Cocktails
•Tequila & Tequila Cocktails
•Vodka & Vodka Cocktails
•Diamond Favourites
•Classics #2

Price: $90

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ChowBella: Evergreen Brick Works’ ‘Best of the Season’ Culinary Adventure

Named in 2010 by National Geographic as one of the world’s top 10 geo-tourism destinations, Evergreen Brick Works is a must-see for foodies, nature lovers and anyone intrigued by sustainable living. This spectacular natural and industrial heritage site was formerly one of Canada’s pre-eminent brickyards. Today, it is a collection of beautiful heritage buildings and a haven for wildlife and naturalists alike in the heart of Toronto’s Don River Valley, one of the city’s most gorgeous ravines.

Local foodies congregate on Saturday mornings at the year-round Farmers’ Market, which features the best of the season, including a delicious assortment of fruits, vegetables, wild fish, meat, cheese, breads, prepared foods, etc.—all from local farmers, producers and chefs.

Join Trina Hendry, ChowBella founder, on a VIP tour of this amazing farmers’ market and environmental community centre. The tour includes a shopping experience with executive chef Brad Long at the market, a cooking demo and lunch, followed by an historical tour of the Evergreen Brick Works site.

Start Time: Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.

Price: $80 + HST. Includes lunch and all food samples. Gratuities are not included but are always appreciated by your guide.

Meeting Point: Broadview subway station at 11:15 a.m. sharp. We will be taking a shuttle bus that departs at 11:30 a.m. from the parkette on Erindale Ave. east of Broadview and just north of the subway station. Participants are also welcome to meet the rest of the group at Evergreen Brick Works but parking is very limited.

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ChowBella: West Queen West Tasting Tour, Toronto

Toronto’s West Queen West Art & Design District has become a choice destination for locals and visitors alike. From gourmet food shops, boutiques, interior design stores and vintage shops to the city’s largest concentration of art galleries and some of the hippest restaurants, the neighbourhood is definitely experiencing a renaissance at the moment.

ChowBella founder, Trina Hendry, will introduce you to some of the most unique “foodie” stops along the strip. As you take a walk on the west side of Toronto, you’ll stop at a modern tea boutique for a tea demonstration, embark on an olive oil tasting, sample authentic Parisian delights, experience a truly Canadian tradition a.k.a. poutine, and more…

At the completion of the tour, we encourage you to spend the rest of your afternoon exploring the more than 400 shops and businesses available or strolling through Trinity Bellwood Park. Located between Bathurst Street and Gladstone Avenue, there’s much to see and do in this very vibrant part of town.

Start Time: Sundays at 12:00 p.m.

Price: $49 + HST. Includes all food samples. Gratuities are not included but always appreciated.

Meeting Point: Corner of Queen Street West and Walnut Avenue (Noce Restaurant is on the corner.)

The easiest way to get to West Queen West is to take the Queen Street streetcar west past Bathurst Street.

Note: While there will be plenty of food to sample, we recommend that you eat a light meal before the tour. Please note any dietary restrictions or allergies at the time of booking.

Minimum enrollment is four guests. If tour fails to reach minimum enrollment, guests will be notified at least two days in advance.

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Culinary Adventure Company: Chef’s Tour of Little Italy, Toronto

Chef’s Tour of ‘Little Italy’

Eat where chefs eat! Discover a whole new way to enjoy a dining experience as you join us on a Chef’s Tour of Little Italy. We give you a behind the scenes look at the restaurant biz as our chef shares with you his favourite spots, some culinary secrets and introduces you to his culinary peers. No menus, no wine lists… just leave your tastebuds in the hands of some of the cities finest chefs & mixologists.

Our journey begins at a secret pre-prohibition private club for cocktails and appetizers before moving on to a hidden gem of a restaurant where we feast on molecular gastronomy before ending our evening at one of Toronto’s top 10 new restaurants. Let the Culinary Adventure begin!!!

Space is limited as we want to keep an intimate setting. Event runs rain or shine. Must be 19 years of age or older. Easily accessible by public transit, take the 506 Carlton Streetcar and debark at Clinton St. in front of Cafe Diplomatico. Price includes food & selected cocktails & wine pairings, restaurant taxes & gratuities.

Every Tuesday Night, 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm $135/pp + HST

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Culinary Adventure Company: Walking Food Tour of Leslieville in Toronto

This tour is an absolute must do for foodies!!!  Savour and discover the vibrancy of a community that began as a small village back in the 1850’s and has transformed itself into one of Toronto’s hippest new neighbourhoods and the headquarters of Toronto’s film industry.  Learn about it history and culture… uncover how a falling leaf inspired Canada’s unofficial national anthem that dates back to Confederation.

Experience Leslieville’s small town feel.  Its cozy houses, quaint stores, and tree lined streets seem surprisingly serene and peaceful considering the neighbourhood’s close proximity to downtown Toronto.

Join us as we walk along historic Queen St. meeting the shop keepers and tasting their succulent wares. From sweet to savoury our jovial tour guide, himself a chef, will give you a ‘behind the scenes’ take on one of the city’s best kept secrets.  See the “Jerks”, the “Dangerous”, the “Belles”, the “Mongers” and those with a “nose for flavour”.  See where celebrity chefs have hung out a shingle, and be regaled with local stories as we tempt your taste buds every step of the way.  Guaranteed to be a fun filled and palate pleasing 4 hours!!!  Whether you have lived in Toronto all your life or are visiting for the first time…this is one tour not to miss.

Every Saturday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (July through October) $69/pp + HST

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Vancouver Food Tour: Craft Cocktail Tour

Create and sip craft cocktails with Veteran Vancouver Barman and Cocktailian, Jay Jones(formerly Pourhouse), with Melody as your host in an interactive and informative cocktail tour through 5 Gastown gems.

The hands-on tour presents fundamental cocktail-making theories and techniques in a stylish and delicious fashion.

This is one event that cocktail lovers CANNOT miss!

The Gastown All-Star Lineup includes:

L’Abattoir – “Slaughterhouse” – Homage to Gastown’s butchery district. Extraordinary concoctions, stunning interior.

The Diamond – Charming neighbourhood parlour. Distinct Gastown atmosphere. Home of “The Diamond Preparatory School for All Things Drinks”.

Pourhouse – Gastown cocktail stronghold with Oldworld charm. Fueled by passion and flawless beverages.

Boneta – Internationally acclaimed restaurant with ever-changing seasonal cocktail & food menu. Sexy, mind-blowing desserts a bonus.

Calabash Bistro – Kick it to bumpin’ Carribean jams with refreshing Summer cocktails to wind down (or up) your night.

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Tour Includes:

• Interactive and informative cocktail making session
• Enjoy 5 craft cocktails created at each destination
• Nibbles
  • Gratuities to your guide are highly appreciated

Time: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Next tour: to be determined

Price: $89 CDN per person

Capacity: 12 guests for public tours. Private tours can accommodate more.

Meeting and Ending Spot: The Steamclock in Gastown, Vancouver. (On the corner of Water St. and Cambie St.) – VIEW MAP

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Vancouver Food Tour: Modern-Chic Chinatown Tour

Experience Vancouver’s Chinese food culture in a shiny new light with Melody, the 2010 Chinese Restaurant Awards judge, as your guide.

Chase the dragon into Vancouver’s colourful Chinatown. An unexpected restaurant and bar scene that pushes all cultural envelopes crouches inside. Slip into a renowned Chinese brasserie, followed by a sexy boutique bar, starring a multi-award winning bartender. Experience Eastern-medicine infused elixirs, bold flavours, and playful atmospheres when East meets best.

Venture just past the Chinatown gates to Vancouver’s pioneer in the modern Chinese cuisine movement. Enjoy classical Chinese delights with a twist, made lovingly with locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.

Wind up your night at a regal, yet futuristic location in the neighbouring Gastown district. The traditional dim sum chef will prepare fun and creative dishes to pair with your choice of poison.

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Tour Includes:

• 4 signature cocktails and gourmet specialties at 4 destinations
• Service fees
  • Gratuities to your guide are highly appreciated

Price: $139 CDN

• 5% off 6-11 guests, 10% off 12+ guests

Maximum capacity: 12 guests for public tours. Private tours can accommodate more.

Meeting Spot: Chinatown Memorial Monument (Keefer St & Columbia St) [map]

Ending Spot: Gassy Jack Statue, Gastown (Powell St & Carrall St) [map] – 5 min walk from Stadium Skytrain Stn, Waterfront Stn (Canada Line), and Chinatown

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Vancouver Food Tour: Paint the Town Culinary Tour

Experience the best of Vancouver’s food culture in 3 neighbourhoods: Granville Island, Yaletown (Downtown), and Gastown.

Begin your adventure on Granville Island, our local food and art destination. Feast your senses on local seafood, produce and artisanal delights as you nibble through the bountiful Public Market.

Become a sake expert by sampling 3 premium Japanese rice wines at Canada’s first sake brewing studio. Wrap up your afternoon by wandering through Granville Island’s specialty shops and art galleries at your leisure. Beer lovers can take an extra stop to sample a few at the brewery!

Take a ferry across False Creek to Yaletown and enjoy some fresh, local oysters and mussels steamed before your eyes at happy hour. The Pacific’s chilly waters are home to the sweetest shellfish in the world and cannot be missed.

Stroll into the historic Gastown district, Vancouver’s most vibrant restaurant scene and Canada’s cocktail capitol. Meander through the neighbourhood and become acquainted with the hottest restaurants, hidden cocktail nooks, and hole-in-the-wall establishments.

First, sample 3 BC wines alongside local charcuterie and farm cheeses from an ever-changing chalkboard menu. Nearby BC farms produce fantastic, award-winning meat and cheese products.

Conclude your eventful day at a modern, Barcelona-inspired taberna. Entice your tastebuds with innovative, Westcoast inspired tapas and pintxos that pushes the envelope.

BONUS: Love whiskey? Discover a secret whiskey bar with one of the most extensive collection in the country.

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Tour Includes:

• All meals, food, and samplings
• Fun and informative guided walking tour
• Drinks: Sake tasting and wine flight.
• Ferry transportation
• Gratuities to your guide are highly appreciated

Time: 1 pm – 6 pm

Price: $199

• 5% off 6-11 guests, 10% off 12+ guests

Maximum capacity: 12 guests for public tours. Private tours can accommodate more.

Meeting Spot : Granville Island, Vancouver. Outside Kid’s Market (Cartwright St), near the entrance of Granville Island. – VIEW MAP

Ending Spot : The Steamclock in Gastown, Vancouver. (On the corner of Water St. and Cambie St.) – VIEW MAP

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Vancouver Food Tour: Salt Spring Island Food Tour

Explore BC’s most prized Gulf Island, renown for its spectacular natural scenery, organic wineries and farms, vibrant art culture, and outdoor adventures. On this leisurely tour, indulge in Salt Spring Island’s famed wines, cheeses, mussels, oysters, and much more.

Guests can either meet the guides on the Island, or meet Melody at the docks in Downtown, Vancouver. A float plane will take guests on a picturesque ride and arrive at Salt Spring within half an hour.

Upon gathering the group and dropping off our bags, we’re off to our first delectable destination! We first take a tour of the famed Salt Spring Island Cheese farm, followed by a trip to an artisan baker better known as “The Bread Lady”. Saturday guests are treated to an extra detour to the eclectic Farmer’s Market.

Next, we cruise to Salt Spring’s only organic winery for a tour and a guided wine tasting. Upon deciding your favourite wine, let’s take several carafes onto the patio that over looks the winery. Guests are invited dive into their chef-prepared picnic baskets, filled with organic and local fare.

After the picnic with wine-pairings, we head down to a unique organic farm that supplies the attached restaurant. The farmer shares his strategic techniques to yield an array of produce to feed the entire establishment. We then experience the farmed goods, along with renowned Salt Spring Island Mussels on the airy restaurant patio.

A Salt Spring Island tour is not complete until guests savour freshly shucked Salt Spring oysters while overlooking the waters, and that’s exactly what we’ll do. Our tour wraps up with some squeezing of lemon, grating of fresh horseradish, and a whole lot of slurping.

As we say our farewells, the guides will help guests arrange transportation or accommodations.

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Tour Includes:

• All meals, food, and samplings
• Fun and informative guided tour with transportation
• Drinks: Wine tasting and pairing and 1 pint of Salt Spring Island craft beer
  • Gratuities to your guide are highly appreciated

Time: 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Price: $199 CDN per person without flight or $259 CDN per person with flight

Meeting Spot: On Salt Spring Island or Downtown, Vancouver. Exact location provided upon confirmation

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