CANADA
The Canadian classics.
The 15 most popular historical tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.
2-hour small-group food and history walk in Victoria, Canada, with tastings from Phillips Brewing to the Inner Harbour.
“Multicultural tastings. We really enjoyed all the history and stories that Andy wove into the tour. It was paced perfectly and every bite made me wanting to taste more… but it was so filling too! Loved the local vendor/purveyor twist. Great food scene in Victoria!”
Walk Vancouver’s Gastown with a guide, eat standout bites at local spots, and connect it all to the area’s Wild West past.
“A wonderful way to try different cuisines in the Gastown area and learn about this area’s history. The foods included Japanese chicken karaage, Norwegian waffles, French potatoe dish, Italian pasta and more. We also got some alcoholic drinks as a part of the meals, either a local brewed beer or a locally sourced wine. Of…”
Walk Gastown’s cobblestone lanes on a 3-hour historical food tour with 6 tastings, beer and wine, and funny storytelling from 8 stops.
“We were met on time by the very friendly and very funny Connor at Waterfront Station. The tour was excellent, Connor took us to some of the best Eaterys within Gastown, between sites Connor entertained us with historical tales which encompassed not only culinary relevance, but also cultural relevance. Every location was superb and the…”
Five-course gourmet dinner with Old Quebec history, funicular ride, and wine/beer pairings. Small group, smart casual, ~3 hours.
“This was the absolute highlight of our trip. Our guide, Luis, was so knowledgeable and personable. The stops on the tour were perfectly chosen, and the food was beyond delicious. Cannot recommend this tour enough. Our first stop was at Va Bene for a delicious fresh tomato salad served on burrata. We then stopped at…”
A 2-hour, small-group walk through Old Quebec with a colonial-costumed guide, UNESCO sights, and special Château Frontenac access.
“Very informative and delivered in an entertaining style”
A 4.5-hour Halifax combo tour pairing Citadel, Peggy’s Cove lighthouse views, Titanic cemetery context, and Public Gardens.
“Wonderful experience all around! Very informative, beautiful sights, the best tour guide Mamie, very nice coach. Don't miss this tour!”
St. Lawrence history cruise with bilingual narration, skyline views, and iconic stops like the Biosphere and Olympic Park, plus optional 4pm happy hour.
“I was not pleased with the communication as it relates to directing us to the boat cruise. No clear directions and when I called the telephone I was placed on hold and the call was disconnected. We walked along the Port and could not get clear directions. The cruise was not eventful and not long…”
Old Quebec history plus a 5-course food journey with wine or beer, UNESCO landmarks, and a funicular ride in about 3 hours.
“I had a wonderful time with my tour colleagues and our great guide who took us to some wonderful Quebec City restaurants. Really enjoyed the tour!”
2-hour LGBTQ2+ history walking tour in Vancouver with Glenn, ending on Davie Street. Mobile ticket, rain or shine.
“Glenn is kind, generous & interesting; he brought the Tour locations to life with animated (true) historic stories that captivated us all. Highly recommend. Happy Pride!”
Grizzly bear viewing with Homalco culture on Vancouver Island. Heated boat, expert guides, lunch included, small-group ethical tour 8-9 hours.
“Seeing so much wildlife without disturbing the animals. We saw many grizzly bears, an elk and a bald eagle. Also, the landscape was spectacular. The guides were very knowledgable.”
Walk Saint John’s core with Peter Ferguson, from Loyalist arrivals to the Great Fire, Partridge Island, and the cruise era for $33.80.
“Pete is very knowledgeable about the area! He is extremely friendly and witty! We enjoyed our afternoon with Pete!”
A 75-minute Toronto night walk with a cloaked guide, ghost stories, and dark history. Pick a seasonal route for $20.
“Great ghost tour and learned more about my city which was very neat. The guide was really nice, informative and had immense knowledge of Toronto history. She also suggested great tours to try next. I would recommend this tour if you’re in the Toronto area.”
One-hour walk through Toronto’s Distillery District: Victorian industrial buildings, Gooderham & Worts stories, and lively guide tales.
“Nice and insightful tour. Guide knows his business and open for questions. Loved the experience.”
A small-group, 2-hour Old Quebec walking tour with a period-costumed guide. See Dufferin Terrace, Place Royale, Petit-Champlain.
“Excellent tour. Informative and interesting. Older members of the group found some of the accents and descents exhausting.”
Small-group tour of St. John’s highlights—Cape Spear, Signal Hill, Quidi Vidi, and more—with free stops, pickup, and great local stories.
“This was a great tour but would love a longer version that allowed a little stop in more places e.g. Petty Cove and Quidi Vidi. Guide was very informative and pleasant.”
