Banff Food Tour: Taste Canada's Scenic Mountain Town

Discover Banff’s culinary delights on a guided walking tour. Taste local favorites, explore hidden gems, and learn the town’s rich history.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Banff Avenue - Experience Banff like a local as you wander the streets with an expert guide, visiting various spots to taste a wide array of Canadian foods and beverages.
    Here are some of our favorite stops along the way…
    ~ Coyotes Southwestern Grill ~ Enjoy the bold, authentic flavors of the Southwest right in the heart of the Rocky Mountains….
What's Included
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience Banff with all your senses on this delicious walking and nibbling tour of Canada’s most scenic mountain town.

See Banff like a local, as you stroll the streets with your knowledgeable local guide, popping into different food establishments to sample a plethora of various Canadian foods. However, our tours are about more than just the food….

Location
Banff Visitor Centre
Banff Avenue
We will meet you right on the Banff Visitor Centre steps. Please be there slightly early so that we can complete registration before the tour begins!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Skorllos
Oct 21, 2024
5 Star Food Tour! - Simply amazing! Jo was 5 star all the way. We visited Banff and thought this would be something fun to do with our 9-year old and to taste the best of what Canada has to offer. Jo and the tour did not disappoint! She is well traveled and shared so many fun facts about Banff and Canada. We hit the best spots, a couple we went back to! It was a great way to start our trip. Completely suitable for kids too! Thanks Jo, you were awesome!
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Madsennd
Oct 17, 2024
Great food tour in Banff. - Loved this food tour in Banff. Joanna was great and this was so worth it. Despite it being July and packed in Banff, we bounced around to multiple restaurants and establishments without any trouble. We learned a lot and tried some great food. I won’t give away the itinerary but the mix of foods and drinks was outstanding.
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Sam_y
Oct 17, 2024
Lovely tour on a dreary day - When my husband and I go to a new place we like to do a food tour near the beginning to get acquainted with town and the culture. We did this on the first day after arrival and although the weather was dreary, we got to eat lots of good food and learned a lot about Banff! I was pregnant at the time of the tour and the guide was very accommodating for no alcohol, etc.
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85zeldad
Oct 14, 2024
A fabulous tour - An absolutely fabulous tour with Joanna who was not only extremely knowledgeable but very witty too. We sampled a great variety of delicious food and drinks. Highly recommend and if we are ever back in Banff we will try out the other tours available from Nibble Tours in 2025.
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Milona_i
Oct 12, 2024
Take the tour! You won’t regret it. - Joanna was fantastic! She was extremely communicative leading up to the tour. From the beginning of the tour until the end, she was engaging, hilarious and knowledgeable! She made us all feel like we were friends. She took us to some great places while giving great facts about the city while along the way. She was also very accommodating to my dietary concerns! Would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone!
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Larryn380
Oct 9, 2024
Outstanding Taste of Canadian Food and History - Joanna McBride, the Owner of Nibble Tours and tour guide for Take a Bite of Banff, is both a native Canadian and world-wide traveler. She intelligently and compassionately presents both enticing bites of Canadian food and interesting bits of Canadian history and culture - who knew the national bird is the Gray Jay! I won't spoil your tour with notes on each of the 9 bites you will enjoy - just know that they are all fundamental to Canadian culture. Although she grew up in Vancouver, she now loves living in Banff and has a great relationship with Banff restaurant owners. As an example, when one of the restaurants on our tour had run out of the "bites" they normally provide on her the tour; they kindly provided two wild game alternative to our delight. Joanna is also very familiar with the areas surrounding Banff and gave us a great recommendation for where to dine in Canmore. When we took the tour, she was only offering a Canadian Food tour; but in 2025 she will be broadening her expertise to include additional tours such as breakfast bites and more worldly food. No matter, I am sure they will be just as excellent as her continuing Canadian food tour.
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Clancetaolcom
Oct 6, 2024
Simply the best! - Jo is an excellent guide! Knows lots of Banff history, and sprinkles it in during the tour. Great food, always felt welcome at every stop. We’ve been back to several of the restaurants and shops to enjoy more goodies. Take this tour!
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Sunshine552803
Oct 5, 2024
Sharing Food and History - Joanna was knowledgeable about Banff both historically and personally She gave a great tour with a focus on local cuisine and using food as a basis for sharing .historical facts about Banff and Canada . Lots of fun. Brought strangers together … very engaging
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Jaysteri
Oct 3, 2024
Do not hesitate to book this! - Jo was an amazing tour guide. One of the highlights of our trip! My only regret is that I did the tour on our last full day in Banff, so we didn't have time to go back to our favorite places. Definitely do it, and make it the first thing you do!
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Cindy_b
Sep 30, 2024
Learning about Banff bite by bite! - We loved meeting Jo and seeing some of the restaurants and foods in the area. We had the chance to sample poutine, elk, salmon, bison, a beavertail and see some beautiful views of Banff. I would recommend doing this tour early in your visit so you get a "lay of the land" regarding food and the different streets of Banff. Enjoy!
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