Top Canada Food & Drink Classes in 2026

Bagels are one of Montreal’s top treats and proudest culinary exports—and this hands-on, small-group cooking class will teach you all the secrets to mastering these tasty, crisp, and chewy delights. Make your own way to the cooking facilities, hosted in a charming, Mile End apartment. With your guide’s instruction, learn all about different flour varieties, how to properly knead the dough, the steps that set bagel-making apart from other breads, and how to top your bagels with your favorite seasoning.

Cozy up for Fall and the Holiday season with a homemade grilled cheese and soup, a guided honey wine tasting, visiting our bees and enjoy a mulled wine or hot chocolate by the fire!

This experience blends food, history, and culture in a unique way. Led by Judy—a chef, historian, and award-winning culinary tourism entrepreneur—you’ll discover Vancouver’s Chinatown through her personal stories, family roots, and special access to heritage buildings often closed to the public. After exploring the neighborhood, enjoy a hands-on cooking experience featuring dumpling-making as the default option, or request a traditional Cantonese menu instead. It’s an immersive cultural journey that connects the food of Chinatown with its people, stories, and living history.

Whether you're planning a fun date night, a night out with friends, or just looking for a delicious new experience, this class is the perfect mix of hands-on cooking, good food and socializing. All tools and ingredients are provided!

Enjoy an unforgettable view of Niagara Falls from 175 feet (53 meters) in the air, on the Niagara SkyWheel, Canada’s largest observation wheel. With this prepaid ticket, you can ride the giant Ferris wheel at a time that suits you, whether you want to beat the crowds for a morning view, watch the sunset over the falls, or admire the illuminated falls after dark.

Cooking is more than just a hobby; it is a meaningful way to communicate, connect, and share culture through food, traditions, and history. Preparing meals brings people together and creates lasting memories around the table. The vibrant colours of fresh fruits and vegetables, the aromas of herbs and spices, and the creativity involved in cooking create a relaxing and rewarding experience. Cooking also encourages joy and togetherness, whether preparing a meal for family, friends, or a community gathering. Watching others enjoy a dish you created builds a strong sense of social connection, accomplishment, and pride. Through cooking, people can express themselves, celebrate diversity, and strengthen bonds while discovering the comfort and happiness that food brings to everyday life.

Join the award-winning food writer, Robert, he was nominated as World’s Best Food Journalist, and Michelin Star-trained Chef for a hybrid cooking class and 4-course tasting menu. Robert has been cooking professionally for over 30+ years, has worked with generational talents and has helped develop 50+ restaurants and hotels. The experience takes place in his home kitchen, which is in a historic 1800's building in the heart of Montreal’s Old Port neighborhood. • Luxury cooking class in Montreal with an Award Winning Michelin-Star Trained Chef and Global Food Writer • A unique culinary experience where you will enjoy a 4-course Gastronomic Tasting Menu, inspired by Montreal's global food cultures • You will help prepare the menu together from scratch • Learn professional techniques such as - searing, pan-roast, sauces, presentation, knife skill, plating • Enjoy 3 tasting portions of Artisanal Wine/Beer/Cider • Vegetarian, Vegan, Lactose and Gluten free options available

Enjoy a private cooking class and dinner in a local home with host John, a passionate home cook who loves exploring the flavors of his home country of Mauritius. Enjoy your meal together in your host's Montreal home. • Private dim sum making class in Montreal in a local home • Delicious dim sum meal in Montreal with a native of Mauritius • Introduction to Mauritius' hospitality, culture and cuisine • Eat and cook with a local on this unique experience in Montreal • Vegetarian options available, on request • This Montreal experience is family and kid friendly

Explore the historic streets of Gastown on a culinary journey that elevates the traditional food tour into a refined dining experience. Over 3 hours, savor curated dishes paired with handcrafted cocktails and wine, all while being immersed in engaging storytelling that reveals the rich history of Vancouver's oldest neighborhood. This tour is perfect for date nights, celebrations, or corporate gatherings, Discover local hidden gems as you connect with fellow food lovers in a vibrant evening setting. - Enjoy a curated selection of 3 local dishes and 4 alcoholic beverages - Experience engaging local storytelling and Vancouver's history - Dietary accommodations available (except gluten-free) with advance notice

Discover the art of distilling at Québec's first grain-to-bottle distillery located along the historic Lachine Canal. This engaging tour invites you to explore the transformation of local grains and botanicals into award-winning spirits. Guided by passionate team members, you'll gain insights into the unique distillation process and sample a selection of their signature products including whisky, gin, vodka, and liqueurs. Enjoy a welcome cocktail before diving into tastings that showcase the essence of Montréal's spirit craftsmanship. - Guided tour and tasting experience lasting approximately 1.5 hours - Sample a variety of spirits including gin, vodka, and liqueurs - Small group sizes ensure personalized and immersive interactions

Whether you're a sushi lover, curious about Peruvian cuisine, or simply looking for a unique night out, this class offers a fun and approachable way to try something new. Your station will be fully prepared with all the tools, equipment, and fresh ingredients needed for the class. Come ready to cook, get creative, and enjoy a full spread of your own rolls to share at the end of the evening.

Discover an authentic Montreal cooking class in a local home with a professionally trained chef with 15+ years of experience in Southeast Asian and Canadian cuisine. Learn to cook a hands-on three-course Cambodian and Thai-inspired meal while exploring the bold flavors, sauces, and techniques that define Southeast Asian cooking. This private culinary experience in Montreal offers a rare opportunity to connect through food, culture, and storytelling in an intimate local setting perfect for couples, families, and food lovers seeking an authentic cultural experience. Chef Sokun currently hosts only on weekends.

Take in views of the New Brunswick landscape while accompanied by a friendly llama on this private walking tour. Discover farmyard life as you’re greeted by chickens, geese, turkeys, ducks, and much more, and head off to meander at your own pace through the nearby countryside, bonding with your llama as you walk. Then, settle down for a picnic lunch as the llamas graze around you.

After an interactive, small group distillery tour with time for questions, stick around and enjoy a guided spirit-tasting flight that includes a ½ ounce sample of our 4 most popular spirits (yes, gin is in!).

Discover facts about Western Canada’s historic distillery scene that you won’t find in most guidebooks in this small-group tasting experience. Sample a range of spirits, including whiskies, gins, and fruit liqueurs, as you learn how each drink is masterfully created, hearing details on everything from how farmers harvest the crops to how the distillers perfect the beverages in giant copper-pot stills.

Ride out into the waters off the coast of Vancouver and experience the Howe Sound Fjord—a UNESCO biosphere reserve—on this 4-hour small-group boat tour. Meet your guide at the bustling hub of Granville Island before exploring the cerulean waters of False Creek. Pass by downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, Lighthouse Park, and more, before docking to explore Bowen Island, stopping to enjoy a complimentary alcoholic beverage, specialty coffee, or ice cream.

Robert has been cooking professionally for over 30+ years. He has worked as a food editor, restaurant designer, hotel operator, and chef. He believes that food has a unique ability to connect people, transcend culture, and create lasting memories. He is so excited to share his passion and hopes his Montreal food tour can bring a few dollops (or more) of joy into your life!

Discover Quebec differently, around an intimate table in Old Montreal. Phil the Flavours, private chef and Quebec culinary creator, welcomes you to his home for a four-course dinner inspired by local, seasonal products and some boreal flavors. Between the services, Phil shares the story of the ingredients, his inspirations, and some of the techniques behind the dishes. More than just a meal at a restaurant, it's an opportunity to meet other guests and experience a real Montreal evening around the table.

Enjoy an intimate tea experience inspired by the Japanese omakase philosophy, where each tea is thoughtfully selected and prepared in sequence. Watch traditional Gongfu brewing techniques demonstrated live while learning about tea craftsmanship, tea culture, and preparation methods. With small group sizes, personalized guidance, optional calligraphy and premium tea selections, this experience offers a deeper connection to tea than a typical café visit.

Guests are welcomed with a brief introduction to wine tasting techniques before blindfolds are distributed. The experience includes several wines served one at a time. Guests smell and taste each wine while blindfolded, describing aromas, flavours, acidity, and structure. Throughout the tasting, your sommelier guide shares insights into how wine professionals identify grape varieties, regions, and quality. At the end of the tasting, the wines are revealed and discussed together. Expect lively discussion, surprising discoveries, and a deeper appreciation for how senses work when tasting wine. “Minimum 2 guests per booking”

This unique tasting in the region is possible on our terrace facing Lac-St-Jean. You will have the opportunity to taste 4 of our Nordic berry spirits (for 1 person) and take advantage of this moment to take our audioguided tour using QR codes which will explain to you in 4 capsules, the history of our company, our orchards, processing and tasting.

A gourmet meeting between Quebec and Tunisia, in the intimacy of a Montreal kitchen, in the heart of Old Port. The experience is hosted by Phil the Flavours, private chef and Quebec culinary content creator, accompanied by a Tunisian sous-chef from Sfax. In a small group, you discover harissa, tabil, spices, fruits, and different sweet and savory recipes, then you cook together before sitting down to share the prepared brunch. It's a way to brunch differently, by adding discoveries, learning, and meetings to your Sunday morning. Come alone to make new acquaintances, or share the experience with friends or your family. You will leave with the recipes, tips to reproduce at home, and a few surprises. More than a cooking class, it's an intimate, participatory, and friendly moment around the table.

Discover the art of gin-making in a hands-on class at Burwood Distillery. Under expert guidance, you’ll explore the fundamentals of distillation while crafting your unique gin recipe from over 60 botanicals. With a small group setting, you’ll enjoy a personal experience as you operate a 2L pot still, witnessing the magic of your creation unfold. Each participant leaves with a custom 375ml bottle of their handcrafted gin, embodying the spirit of artisanal distilling.