Eat the iconic foods of Calgary in the heart of downtown on this fully-guided tour. Absorb vivid stories of the blue sky city’s history, art, and culture while tasting 4 food and beverage pairings from stellar venues in the heart of the city’s culinary world. Enjoy a 1.5 kilometer easy walking and tasting journey, exploring diverse food offerings in a 2.5 hour time span. There will be 2 savoury and 2 sweet tastings. The beloved Grande Dame of Calgary Hotels, The Fairmont Palliser, anchors the tour with a chef’s demo and three tastings plus a take home recipe. From there stroll historic Stephen Avenue for another satiating savoury tasting followed by a stop at a premiere bean-to-bar chocolate maker before finishing with a soul satisfying dessert.
Meet your group at the Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar, located inside the Fairmont Palliser Hotel. Check in with the host stand and they will show you to the group.
The tour will end after our final tasting at Cucina Market Bistro. Your guide will be happy to provide directions back to the starting point if needed.
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The tour still start with a hands-on food demonstration and a tasting of two of Alberta's signature foods.
Duration: 1 hour
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Stephen Avenue Walk
We will walk through Stephen Avenue during our tour.
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Calgary Tower
Walk past the iconic Calgary Tower
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Chocolate Lab – Stephen Ave
Here, we will sample some award winning chocolate before heading to our last stop.
Duration: 20 minutes
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We will finish our tour with a delicious family recipe at a hidden gem on Stephen Avenue.
Duration: 30 minutes
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We will head down Stephen Avenue for our next tasting. Here we will sample an Alberta staple in an iconic Calgary restaurant.
Duration: 40 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Adult pricing applies to all travellers
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and some allergies can be accommodated.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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