Private Tour
Private Canadian Food Discovery at the St Lawrence Market
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Join a food-loving local guide, head to one of the city’s most beloved food markets and learn all about some of Canada’s best culinary creations – from poutine to the iconic peameal bacon sandwich. In between bites, your guide will share insights into everything you’re tasting, giving you an inside look at how and what Canadians love to eat!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional Information: The St. Lawrence Market is closed on Sundays and Mondays, so the tour does not run on those days.
Dietary Notes We can accommodate vegetarians, but much of the food featured has one or more of gluten, butter, refined sugar, eggs, and/or cheese. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests, but other than vegetarians, we do not recommend this tour for people with other dietary restrictions as adequate food substitutions may not be possible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Pierogis and maple candy
Famous Canadian soft drink
Local English-speaking guide
Piece of peameal bacon sandwich
1 butter tart, piece of Montreal-style bagel, apple cake
Locally roasted coffee (or tea)
Additional food and drinks
Tips/gratuities for your guide
What To Expect
Hockey Hall of Fame
This is where we meet the guide
St. Lawrence Market
After a brief introduction to Old Town Toronto (the neighbourhood where this tour takes place), your guide will walk you past Berczy Park which features a stunning new fountain, on the way to one of their favourite coffee shops for a brew of your choice (coffee or tea), and then to a little sandwich shop nearby which is reputed to have the very best apple cake in the world. You can decide for yourself after a taste of it! It’s a truly local spot we love introducing our guests to. From there, you’ll make your way to St. Lawrence Market - National Geographic once declared it the “Best Food Market in the World” - where you will learn about the origin of Toronto’s official signature food: the peameal bacon sandwich, which is a must-try food in the market. Celebrity chefs from Emeril to Anthony Bourdain have bitten into one of these, and now it’s your turn. Time will be spent inside St. Lawrence Market visiting vendors on the two retail levels and sampling foods that have played an important role in the cultures of immigrants who settled here over the past two centuries, as well as foods which have become so common in this region it’s often a shock for locals to learn some of their favourites are virtually unknown outside of Ontario! Each stop is a chance for your guide to tell you a little piece of Canadian history and about how the food fits into the cultural landscape of Canada and within their own lives. Each stop also offers the opportunity to interact with vendors, ask questions, and learn even more from the experts! Foods of your tour can include butter tarts, mustard and pretzel sticks, ginger ale, Montreal-style bagels, cheese curds, pierogis, maple candy, and more! The final stop on the tour will be a local pub which has been around for decades. This spot not only serves the popular French-Canadian dish known as poutine; they do a variation on it which shows the creativity that comes with being unbeholden to any specific culinary tradition! By the end of this tour, you will not only have a better understanding of what Canadian food is, but also a little bit about about what it means to be Canadian!
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Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great taste of Canada....
Janie M,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great taste of Canada. Kieran did a wonderful job and kept us entertained! Would definitely recommend this walking tour
Joann was excellent. We...
Catherine M,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Joann was excellent. We loved the experience She was very engaging and knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour. The food was delicious
Taste of Toronto
Karen M,
Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jason was a fabulous guide - knowledgeable, personable and passionate about Toronto history and food! The St Lawrence Market was awesome and he shared lots of Toronto delectables - peameal sandwich, butter tarts, Canada Dry, maple candy, mustards, and pierogis - Bon Appetit! We recommend this tour!
The perfect guide for a Toronto walkabout!
liggettws,
Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jennifer was intimately knowledgable on Toronto, Canadian, and American History. She also shared an expansive knowledge of art and current events. Her enthusiasm was infectious. She spoke at a good pace and interacted with attention. Anyone going on this walking tour would be fortunate indeed. The peameal bacon sandwich and walny butter tart were to die for!
Tour of Old Town and St. Lawrence Market, Toronto
Livelife4travel,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Jennifer was knowledgeable, professional and accommodating. She modified the tour so it would appeal to four local females who were celebrating a friend’s birthday. We had all been to the St. Lawrence Market so Jennifer “dug deeper” to provide us with interesting facts and stories that we weren’t familiar with. All in all, it was a really enjoyable, fun tour.
Great experience with Joann!
emiller396,
May 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My family and I had a wonderful morning with our tour guide, Joann; eating our way through the market! Joann was very friendly, punctual and knowledgeable of the area. Our children also enjoyed this tour a great deal. Highly recommend it for the local cuisine!
Educational and fun!
Shelly P,
Dec 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved this tour! Kieran was knowledgeable, professional and fun! He educated us on Toronto history, along with sharing some delicious food! We went back for the Pea Meal Sandwich twice after the tour! Thanks for sharing your lovely city with us Kieran!
Love it!
Jennifer A,
Nov 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time!! Kieran was easy to communicate with, friendly, and full of fun facts. Would definitely do again. Plenty of food for a full meal.
Outstanding tour and marvelous guide!
ChicagoTravelBug75,
Sep 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is a must for visitors to Toronto. Our guide, Kieran, was outstanding. We have been on several private tours, but never had the delightful and engaging conversation we had with Kieran. His intelligence and dry sense of humor made the tour even more fun. The walking portion of the tour is short, but pleasant. You see green space along with interesting architecture. We heard many intriguing historical facts along with very tasting some fantastic treats! Each item we tried was delectable and it was difficult to find a favorite. The St. Lawrence Market is such a cool place to find fabulous food, a multitude of sweets and unique souvenirs. We will definitely visit the market on our next visit to the city.
Very Enjoyable
9b9pr94chv,
Sep 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was very pleasant and full of historical information. We had a good time. The food choices were excellent and we were full at the end.
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