Taste of Canada: Niagara-on-the-Lake Food Tour
About this activity
Indulge in 6 iconic Canadian tastings, including specialties like maple syrup and local ice wine.
Highlights
- Sample a variety of maple syrups, paired with a special sweet treat, a local shop.
- Visit a historic bakery, where you'll discover (and taste!) the pastry Canada considers a national treasure.
- Enjoy a curated charcuterie board featuring top Canadian cheeses.
- Experience poutine, the ultimate comfort food, with crispy fries, squeaky cheese curds, and flavorful gravy.
- Taste Niagara's famous ice wine and learn about this sweet regional specialty with a tasting at a local storefront.
Full description
Niagara-on-the-Lake isn’t just a pretty town—it’s a food lover’s haven! This tour takes you beyond the picturesque streets to dive into the heart of Canadian flavors. Enjoy a maple syrup tasting, try classic dishes like buttery tarts and gooey poutine, and sip on the region’s famous ice wine. With a knowledgeable guide to accompany you every step of the way, you’ll not only savor Canada’s signature treats but also hear the stories that make them special.
Experience Canadian food culture one bite at a time.
Kick off your Niagara food tour with a maple syrup tasting. Step inside a local maple shop where the friendly staff will lead you through a guided tasting of a variety of syrups, each with a unique flavor profile, along with a sweet surprise to take your taste buds even further.
Next, we're off to a 100-year-old bakery where the legendary butter tart steals the show. There's no better place to sink your teeth into the history of this decadent Canadian classic.
Your next tasting is a customized charcuterie board that showcases an array of Canadian cheeses, complemented by fresh fruits and crackers or bread. Your guide will share stories of how these cheeses reflect the region’s dairy tradition.
Next on the menu is a comfort food that no trip to Canada would be complete without: poutine! Crispy fries, creamy cheese curds, and savory gravy combine in this quintessential Canadian dish.
From there, it's time to toast with ice wine, Niagara’s iconic drink. At a local storefront, enjoy a guided tasting and hear the story of how this regional specialty became a Canadian favorite.
End on a sweet note with fudge. Wander into a charming (and quintessentially Canadian) shop, where the tantalizing smells of freshly made confections fill the air. Watch the process and savor a piece of this rich treat.
Sites visited:
6 family-run businesses
Included / Excluded
- 6 tastings (enough for a full meal)
- Local English-speaking guide
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.
Reviews
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent
If you’re reading this, book it now! You’ll be one of the first on the boat and get the best spot before anyone else. Daniela (aka “Daniel”) treated us exceptionally well from start to finish. Her knowledge of the falls and the stories behind them was the perfect balance of informative and entertaining. She keeps you laughing throughout the tour and enjoys the experience right alongside you as if it were her first time seeing it. 10/10 — I would recommend this tour to anyone. As an added bonus, our group had only four people, which made the experience absolutely incredible and much more personal. Thanks again, Daniel! 😉
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent