Top Alberta Cooking Classes

Join a talented chef for an interactive pasta-making experience at a local brewery in Calgary! This hands-on cooking class will teach you how to create silky, fresh pasta from scratch using simple, farm-fresh ingredients. Under the chef's expert instruction, mix, knead, and shape your pasta before preparing a traditional marinara sauce with locally sourced tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil. As you cook, enjoy the inviting atmosphere of the brewery, where you can purchase handcrafted drinks to complement their meal. Whether you're looking for a fun date night, a unique group activity, or a chance to refine your cooking skills, this class offers the perfect combination of Italian flavors, craft drinks, and hands-on culinary learning. Book your spot today for an unforgettable pasta-making experience in Calgary!

Discover the bold flavors of modern Japanese cuisine in this immersive sushi-making class in Calgary, hosted through Cozymeal. This 4-course experience combines traditional methods with creative twists, offering an engaging, hands-on culinary adventure. Your hands-on cooking experience features: - First course: Spicy California roll with crab, avocado, cucumber, jalapeño, sesame, spicy mayo - Second course: Philadelphia roll with smoked salmon, cream cheese, shrimp tempura, avocado, mango mayo - Third course: Double crab roll with fresh & grilled crab, avocado, cucumber, sesame, unagi & spicy mayo - Dessert: Warm Korean pancake with ice cream & syrup This interactive class highlights the creativity of sushi-making while building your confidence in the kitchen. Set in a relaxed small-group setting, it’s ideal for couples, friends or anyone eager to explore modern Japanese flavors. Guests may bring their favorite wine or beer to pair with the meal.

Join a talented chef for a hands-on sushi-making experience at a local brewery in Calgary! This interactive class will teach you how to create sushi classics like nigiri, hand rolls (temaki), and maki rolls using fresh ingredients such as sushi rice, nori, tuna, salmon, surimi, avocado, and cucumber. Learn professional techniques for cutting fish, rolling sushi, and plating your creations beautifully. As you craft your own hand-rolled sushi, soak in the welcoming brewery atmosphere and enjoy locally brewed craft beer available for purchase. Whether you're looking for a fun and interactive night out, a unique date idea, or a chance to sharpen your sushi-making skills, this class offers the perfect mix of learning, great flavors, and craft beer. Book your spot today for an unforgettable sushi-making experience in Calgary!

That viral Dubai chocolate bar you've been seeing everywhere? This time, you're making it yourself. Join Chef Giselle for a hands-on chocolate-making experience where rich chocolate, creamy pistachio filling and crispy kataifi pastry come together in one satisfying creation. No advanced skills required. You'll begin by learning how to work with melted chocolate before creating the signature pistachio and kataifi filling that gives Dubai chocolate its famous crunch. Next, you'll assemble and layer your chocolate bar, learning techniques for shaping, filling and finishing it with a polished look. Chef Giselle keeps every step approachable and engaging, making it easy to follow along whether it's your first time making chocolate or you're looking to try something new. Between the glossy chocolate shell, the nutty pistachio center and the crunch of kataifi, every stage is packed with flavor and texture. Store-bought chocolate bars are officially facing some competition.

Combine visits to the Glacier Skywalk and the Athabasca Glacier on a tour from the Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Ride in a huge ice explorer for a guided tour of the glacier and listen to engaging commentary about glaciers, the local ecosystem, and environmental changes. Then walk on the glass-bottom Skywalk for photo-worthy views over the cliff's edge.

Take your visit to Jasper National Park to new heights with this ride aboard the area’s famous Jasper SkyTram. Soar above the park’s sub-alpine vegetation, watching for wildlife down below, as you gently climb towards the upper station located at 7,425 feet (2,263m) above sea level. This family-friendly ride on the Jasper SkyTram is the perfect experience for guests of all ages.

Take a break in nature with this wagon ride and dinner experience. Saddle up for a ride along the Bow River in Banff and a Western-style cookout. Ride in a covered wagon through the Rocky Mountain terrain. At the dining site, spend some time perfecting your roping skills or relaxing with a game of horseshoes before enjoying a barbecue meal.

Bring your imagination to the table and make sushi that's almost too cute to eat. This relaxed, hands-on cooking class teaches you how to create two playful Japanese favorites: character onigiri and character sushi. You'll begin by preparing and shaping seasoned rice, then use nori and colorful ingredients to craft charming faces and creative designs. After that, you'll roll, shape and decorate sushi while picking up practical skills like sushi rice preparation, rolling techniques, knife work and thoughtful presentation. The atmosphere stays lighthearted and welcoming, so every step feels approachable whether you're making sushi for the first time or looking for fresh inspiration. By the time you're finished, you'll have a plate full of colorful creations, plenty of new kitchen skills and a strong case for making lunch a little more entertaining.

Fresh sushi tastes even better when every roll is made by your own hands. This fun, hands-on cooking class combines simple techniques, quality ingredients and a relaxed atmosphere into a meal that's just as enjoyable to create as it is to eat. You'll learn how to prepare perfectly seasoned sushi rice before assembling a classic California roll with crab, avocado and cucumber. Next, you'll create a spicy salmon roll, practicing how to balance fillings, roll everything tightly with a bamboo mat and cut each piece for a polished finish. Along the way, you'll build practical skills you can easily recreate at home, from rice preparation and rolling techniques to slicing and presentation. The atmosphere stays light, social and encouraging, making it easy to learn at your own pace. Whether you're looking for a unique night out or a new kitchen skill, you'll leave with fresh sushi, new confidence and a solid reason to keep a bamboo mat in your kitchen drawer.

Whether your vacation is coming to an end or you’re a Banff local jetting off on a trip, this transfer service takes the hassle out of getting to Calgary Airport from Banff. Select your pickup location and your driver will be waiting there for you. You’ll get to the airport in good time, with no need to tour the countryside picking up strangers as this is a private service.

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.

Step into an inviting kitchen in Edmonton and embark on a culinary journey through India. Begin with tomato coriander shorba, learning to balance spices to create a flavorful and aromatic soup. Under your chef’s guidance, craft a duo of kebabs—the vegetarian hara bhara kebabs and the tender galouti kebabs—mastering the art of seasoning and shaping. For the main course, explore the techniques of layering and seasoning as you prepare chicken biryani, infusing each grain of rice with spices and saffron. Conclude your experience by making kheer, a luscious rice pudding that highlights the comforting sweetness of Indian desserts. Enjoy your creations in an intimate, small-group setting and toast to your success with wine or beer if you choose to bring your own.

Saddle up for a journey through the celebrated landscape of Banff National Park on this guided horseback riding adventure. Get out of the car and onto the trails of the Bow River or the Spray River and enjoy the area’s beautiful outdoor environment, largely unchanged from the days of the pioneers. This equine-themed odyssey includes a guide, use of a horse, and all necessary equipment. Note: guests must be eight years or older and a maximum of 230lbs (104kg)

Delve deep into the Banff National Park and admire the scenery from the water on this canoe adventure. Paddle along the pretty Bow River and listen as your guide sheds light on centuries of Canadian history and heritage. Watch the riverbanks for sightings of native wildlife, a great activity for the whole family.

Discover one of Banff National Park’s most popular hiking trails at night, without the fear of getting lost, during this small-group tour. Equipped with a headlight, explore Johnston Canyon with a guide leading the way, and marvel at shimmering frozen waterfalls and hike along a suspended catwalk. Then, take a break to warm up mid-route with hot chocolate and maple cookies.

Choose from four of Banff National Park’s most iconic trails on this full-day, guided hiking tour with a packed lunch. Pick the perfect walk for your level of ability and experience, and take in spectacular mountain scenery no matter which option you select. Options vary by day and include the Larch Valley, Stanley Glacier, Consolation Lakes, or the Plain of Six Glaciers (see respective days below).

Experience a relaxing, scenic journey from Banff to Calgary International Airport with a pre-booked departure shuttle service. A great way to maximize your time in the mountains without having to fork out for a private taxi to Calgary, this shared shuttle is cost-effective and convenient. Just choose a departure time, wait for your driver to pick you up from your Banff accommodation, and get on the road to Calgary International Airport (downtown drop-off also available).

Embark on a winter adventure from Banff to the stunning landscapes of Lake Louise and Yoho National Park. This small-group tour starts with a scenic drive, with stops for photos and short walks to hear tales of the Rockies’ history and wildlife. Discover Lake Louise’s Victoria Glacier and Fairmont Chateau, then head to Yoho’s Natural Bridge and Emerald Lake for a gourmet lunch and s’mores around a cozy fire.