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: 1 day learn more
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.

~ The Fudgery ~ The sweetest place on Banff Avenue, offering handmade treats since 1976.

~ Banff Ave Brewing ~ Banff’s living room, providing a great opportunity to experience the true mountain lifestyle.

~ Aardvark Pizza ~ Banff’s original late-night eatery for over 30 years.

~ Jolene’s Tea House ~ Savor the ultimate cup of well-being.

~ The Rose & Crown ~ A relaxed hangout with a rooftop patio and nightly live bands.

~ The Elk & Oarsman ~ Enjoy a delightful dining experience in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

And so much more…!

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.
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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. We offer you a side dish of the interesting history of our incredible backyard.

Visit some real hidden gems, as you snack on a variety of Canadian favourites.

  • Not recommended for children under 7
  • Come prepared to be walking and standing for most of the tour! There will be some stairs, as some of our restaurants are located upstairs!
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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Katherinecm4067tu
Aug 27, 2024
Great experience! - Great tour! Joanna has lots of contagious enthusiasm and great knowledge of the area and it's history. The food was delicious!
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Anthonybu773jb
Aug 27, 2024
Nipples with Jo!!! - Met Jo on time at the meeting point & immediately liked her smiling & friendly face. We set off & tried lots of different sweet & savoury foods, some delicious, some not to my taste but that's what it's all about! I tried everything & went into different interesting establishments, she was very informative & had a good sense of humour. Enjoyed the whole experience, would highly recommend this activity.
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Steveandtara2010
Aug 10, 2024
A must do when you arrive in Banff!!! - You need to know the best spots for lunch, appetizers, dinner, drinks & desert so take this tour! Joanna has been in the ‘industry’ her entire career & knows what makes a place special. On the tour you experience wonderful spots in Banff that you might otherwise miss. You’ll also learn Canada’s official dish at the tour start (I’ll let her tell you on one of the stops but you can get it at 3:00am!) and end with the official cocktail (I’m betting also available at 3:00am!). In between you’ll spend 3 hours tasting wonderful local fare including salmon, elk & bison. ALL VERY DELICIOUS. Plus all those tasty bites take you all around Banff, including the oldest building in town during a most pleasant stroll. Lastly, come hungry and you’ll leave stuffed! Enjoy!
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Charlene_c
Aug 10, 2024
Food tour - Our guide was wonderful, very knowledgeable and engaging with a great sense of humor. I highly recommend Joanna for anyone else interested in this type of tour.
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Telycia_j
Aug 10, 2024
Deliciously amazing experience - Joanna was a phenomenal tour guide. She was very knowledgeable, fun and organized. I would definitely recommend her to everyone! Great selections and wonderful variety of foods that I likely wouldn't have found on my own.
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Ted_k
Jul 25, 2024
Highly recommended! You won’t be disappointed!! - This was a fantastic food tour! In the span of 3 hours, Joanna had arranged a total of 10 varied foods to sample including poutine, salmon, bison, elk, beer & more! Your tour may be different, as she has relationships with many locations in town. She is very personable, as well as extremely knowledgeable about the area. I’d do this tour without hesitation!
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Karole_c
Jul 24, 2024
Exceeded expectations! - Tasty food, interesting history, breathtaking setting and a knowledgeable, fun, welcoming host. Perfect day with Joanna.
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Teka2
Jul 22, 2024
Highly Recommended! You won't be disapointed!! - This was a fantastic food tour! In the span of 3 hours, Joanna had arranged a total of 10 varied foods to sample including poutine, salmon, bison, elk, beer & more! Your tour may be different, as she has relationships with many vendors in town. She is very personable, as well as extremely knowledgeable about the area. I'd do this tour again without hesitation!
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Lindar4981
Jul 21, 2024
Food tour was amazing! - The tour was amazing. Not only was the food delicious, the guide was both entertaining & educational. One of the best food tours we have ever done.
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383ingridn
Jul 20, 2024
Wonderful Food Tour! - This was one of the best food tours we've taken in various cities. Jo was a knowledgeable guide about the Banff food scene, and chooses restaurants and bars that are locally owned. She is also very environmentally aware, providing cloth napkins and forks to tour guests. When she says, "come hungry," she means it! We ate a LOT of food on the tour, so much that we didn't eat dinner later that day. Pro tip...don't fill up on poutine at the first stop, as there are lots more food and drinks to come. I'm still thinking about the delicious Caesar cocktail that was our last stop.
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