Banff · BANFF FOOD & DRINK TOURS
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Alberta beef, elk sliders, craft beer and a surprising number of good tables for a mountain town. These are the tastings worth booking: progressive dinners through the townsite, brewery flights, guided food walks. What you eat, how long it runs and what it costs are all here.
A 3-hour Jasper downtown walk with four restaurant tastings and four alcoholic pairings, plus murals and local stories in a small group.
“Natasha was a fabulous guide and we learned lots from her. But as I told her. I will forget it all and come do it again next year!! Well worth the price.”
Ride a covered wagon along the Bow River in Banff, then enjoy a western steak cookout at a backcountry cabin in 3 hours.
“Everything was awesome! The people, the food, views, and the whole experience was great! Highly recommend it!”
Blend your own gin at PARK Distillery in Banff. Tour, taste 4 spirits, pick botanicals, and take home a custom-labeled bottle.
“Annie was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining the process of making vodka and gin. Super fun experience! Can’t wait to try our own flavored gin!”
Taste your way through the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel on a 5-stop small-group tour with lunch, chef stories, and craft drink pairings.
“Come with an appetite & enjoy Canadian cuisine. Beautiful building with lots of history. Simmi was great. 😊”
Horse-drawn wagon rides by Bow River and Sulphur Mountain, plus a cooked-to-order steak BBQ with roping games and Rockies views.
“Scenic trail ride on the wagon. Our guides, Anna and Alex genuinely cared about the horses and provided interesting information about them. They even served our meal at the cookout. Lovely way to spend an evening in a beautiful setting.”
3-hour Banff food walking tour with 4–6 tastings, local history, and one included drink for 18+. Skip snack guesswork.
“We really enjoyed the food tour! Jo was friendly and really knowledgeable about Banff and Canada in general, with lots of interesting and humorous tales. All of the food and drink we tried was tasty and high quality. We returned to a number of places Jo introduced us to which says it all. Overall, a great experience combining seeing Banff, learning some new things with delicious food!”
A 3-hour Jasper walking food tour with 4 restaurant stops, big plates, paired boozy drinks, and local stories on the town’s comeback.
“Wonderful. We were a group of four. Two ladies from America, one lady from Scotland and one from Edmonton. Our host was Nic. He was a sheer delight and so informative and entertaining. It it a must, to treat yourself to this experience.”
A small-group Banff castle food tour at Fairmont Banff Springs with Alberta farm bites, chef access, and wine pairings for $175.
“The tour was fun and informative. The food and drink pairings were excellent and good size portions. The venue is spectacular and this was a great way to see areas that you would never see during a regular visit.”
Ride Canmore’s Bow River on an e-bike, stop for chef-made bites, and take in Three Sisters views with an expert guide.
“Unique way to see Canmore. The e-bikes were such a fun way to see the beautiful scenery and the food stops were delicious. We went back to Lovely’s tonight for more ice cream. Ella was an encouraging and enthusiastic guide and it was fun spending the day with her. Highly recommend this trip!!”
A 2-hour Banff town walking tour with photo stops, Banff Ave browsing, and a included drink plus sweet treat—small group, easy pace.
“This is a great two hour walking tour that gives you all the history and background to the town of Banff. An easy walk with frequent stops. Highly recommended!”
A 2-hour Canmore walking tour with a friendly guide, local stories, plus refreshment and a sweet treat near the Big Head sculpture.
“An interesting, informative and enjoyable walking tour. Erin is very knowledgeable and friendly guide. A wonderful way to spend a couple hours in this beautiful historic town!”
Taste Canmore on a 2.5-hour walking food tour with local bites, a Farmers Market stop, and town history in Alberta.
“The tour was perfect … we sampled excellent food from a handful of local eateries. Our tour guide Cathy was quite knowledgeable on the history of Canmore and provided some great stories as we toured town. Thoroughly enjoyable and recommended!”
Tour Park Distillery in Banff and taste four craft spirits with a friendly guide in about an hour, perfect for a late afternoon stop.
“We enjoyed our Park Distillery tour! Afric was amazing — fun, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so enjoyable. The tasting was great, and the tour was the perfect add-on to our Banff trip. Highly recommend!”
Banff Avenue food walk with 4–6 tastings, Indigenous and Canadian stories, photo stops, and a drink included for 18+.
“We had a great time walking around Banff and trying treats and different spots. Our guide did a great job of mixing savory, sweet and drinks. We left with hands full of leftover and our bellies full. It was a great way to wrap up our vacation. We were even able to grab some food souvenirs to bring home and share with friends.”
Cycle from Canmore to Banff on a smooth, scenic day route with big views, Bow Falls photos, and a well-timed food stop.
“Beautiful day! Beautiful ride! Great guide…Olivia 😉. Good food.”
