CANADA
The Canadian classics.
The 15 most popular workshops, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Learn Montreal-style bagel making in a small home-kitchen class. Knead, season, and bake, then taste fresh bagels in 2 hours.
“Our host was fantastic! He had a funny sarcastic humor that was very engaging. His example was easy to follow. He made everything so doable. The bagels came out delicious! Would highly recommend this class.”
First-class small-group Banff day: Lake Louise, Peyto, Bow, Crowfoot, Johnston Canyon, Bow Falls, plus winter Emerald Lake. Pickup + admissions.
“We are normally independent travellers but saw great value in being taken to all the best spots on this fabulous tour with Vishal. Was great to be picked up and have all the thinking, driving, and planning done for us. Achieved and saw far more in the day than we could have done by ourselves.…”
Class 2 white-water rafting on Alberta’s Athabasca River: remote Athabasca Canyon scenery, quick rapids, included wetsuits, and roundtrip transport.
“We had great fun on the raft and on the water with our competent and friendly guide Ansley. We were kitted out with all the necessary equipment and given our safety briefing. The experience was good fun and very safe. We enjoyed wonderful views along the Athabasca river.”
Family rafting on the Athabasca River in Jasper with Class II Plus rapids, provided wetsuits, downtown pickup, and big canyon views.
“Our guide Antwon was great! He was very friendly and talkative and very skilled maneuvering the raft!”
Sunwapta Challenge in Jasper: Class III rafting with gear and transport included. Beginner-friendly thrills plus Rocky Mountain wildlife views.
“Guides were fun and funny and put us at ease. One of us was nervous lol I had never gone on a whitewater raft before. We had Josh- driver, photo, security great job! Austin guiding our boat-he was excellent and Ty Antoine and Thomas on our trip. All were very kind and fun. The scenery…”
Hands-on Montreal cooking class with a Michelin-trained chef: cook and taste three dishes, learn sauces and plating, global flavors.
“Chef Rob was so passionate about cooking and it's contagious.”
Class 3 Sunwapta River rafting in Jasper. Gear included, small groups, hotel pickup, photo memory stick, and Rocky Mountain views.
“The rafting experience was one that we will never forget! Our guide Jonah was the best we could've asked for and made our journey great!”
Cook with Chef Rob in Montreal Old Port. Learn sauce techniques, then enjoy a 3-course bistro-style tasting in 2.5 hours.
“The Cooking Class & Tasting was incredible! Chef Rob communicated frequently prior ot the class via Text (very helpful!!). Chef Rob was masterful and funny in teaching us about sauces, plating, paired adult beverages, and cutting skills. We received precise instructions in the relaxed, fun atmosphere of the Chef’s home. After all the prep, he…”
Cuivres d’Art Albert Gilles in Québec: copper museum, Christorama panels, and a repoussé workshop that ends with your own $12 piece.
“Amazing guide and demonstration provided. Beautiful works of art, amazing history, super neat workshop. Very short, an hour is more than enough, but it was such a unique and interesting experience. I love that it’s a family business and art that has been carried on throughout the generations.”
Make your own leather belt in Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal with a hands-on 2.5-hour workshop led by Kimberly Fletcher.
“This class was soooo enjoyable and well worth the price of admission! We were guided by a kind sole who is a very skilled, master craftswoman! Her patience and humor where just what I needed to facilitate my making my own piece of wearable art! Thanks Kim!”
Cook with Michelin-trained Chef Robert in Montreal, then enjoy a 3-course menu plus wine, cider, beer, or vintage tea pairings.
“It was a wonderful experience. The class was informative and the food was exquisite. We highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys cooking, learning techniques, and fine dining.”
A small-group pub crawl in St. John’s that pairs George Street bar stops with a local history lesson, plus a chance to try local beer.
“Our guide was great. Lots of local history, interesting stories, shared experiences, and lots of laughs. If you are planning this, have a great time and of course enjoy a pint of local beer.”
Electric fat bike tour in Banff National Park: mountains, forests, riverside paths, photo stops and a secret viewpoint. 2 hours from $137.
“Simeón was amazing … he was very knowledgeable and gave some great pointers… my bike from break was not working. Looks like the hydraulic fluid leak for it but honestly 4/5 stars bc the experience made it great”
Yellowknife glass etching workshop at Old Town Glassworks: learn bottle cutting and create your stencil design on OTG recycled glassware.
“Thank you so much for your review! It was a pleasure to have you participate in our workshop!”
Forge your own iron keepsake in a 2-hour small-group blacksmithing class in Wainfleet, Niagara. Tools, materials, safety gear included.
“Worth way more than the cost suggests. Nice small group setting. Great instructions. Satisfying achievement.”
