Bites and Sites of Canmore Walking Food Tour
Get a taste of the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountain town of Canmore with our walking food tours! Hosted by a local guide, your 2-2.5 hour experience will take you through a journey of downtown Canmore. Along the way you will learn interesting history and fun facts about this beautiful mountain town. During our tour, we’ll stop at some of the best local eateries, where you can savor small bites of their delicious offerings.
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Bites & Sites of Canmore Walking Food Tour
What's included in Bites and Sites of Canmore Walking Food Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meet your group and tour guide in front of the historic North West Mounted Police Barracks to begin your tour of downtown Canmore. After learning about the origins of Canmore, we’ll stroll through the streets, stopping at some of the town’s local eateries along the way. Our first tasting stops may include pastries from a French bakery, handmade bagel sandwiches, specialty olive oils, traditional Canadian poutine, and artisanal gelato. Our tour continues with a look into Canmore’s rich history—from its roots as a bustling coal mining town to its remarkable evolution into the outdoor adventure destination it is today. Along the way, we’ll make additional delicious food stops, which may include savory focaccia sandwiches, locally made ice cream, a hearty British-inspired chowder, and a unique take on a classic Canadian vegetable dish.
Canmore Farmers Market
Bonus for Thursday 10:30 AM tours starting May 22nd to end of September: Guests can opt to end the tour with a short walk to the Canmore Mountain Market, guided by your host. This vibrant seasonal market features fresh local produce and artisan goods—from hand-thrown pottery to finely crafted woodwork.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- 5 stops at local eateries
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The minimum number of guests booked for the tour to proceed is 2. Should we not meet this minimum we will contact you to arrange a different tour date and time or offer a full refund.
- Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing for typical mountain weather (can change quickly). Tours go forward in light rain.
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot climb stairs
- We do not sit down at all food stops.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- This meeting location is the site of the historical North West Mounted Police Barracks. Your guide will meet you in front of the barracks and will be carrying a sign that says: "Bites & Sites of Canmore Food Walking Tour'.
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Ticket Redemption
The minimum number of guests for the tour to proceed is 2. If the minimum is not met, we will contact you to try to offer an alternate tour date and time that suits your schedule or a full refund will be issued.
