(Private) St. Lawrence and Distillery Food Tour

5.0 (1 reviews) Toronto, Canada
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Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Step into Canada's flavours on a private culinary experience with William Jordan — co-creator of the Great Canadian Food Tour, as has been featured in National Geographic Traveller. Explore St. Lawrence Market and the Distillery District as William brings the city and country's stories to life with warmth and energy.

Savour generous tastings of Canadian classics — peameal bacon sandwich, poutine, butter tarts, Nanaimo bars, Canadian gravlax, and more. Stroll at your own relaxed pace while enjoying intimate storytelling about Canadian food culture, history, and pride.

This private edition is William's own — up to 4 guests, 3 to 3.5 hours, extra stops, hidden favourites, and tastings with alcohol pairings. Less guided tour, more afternoon with an old friend who knows every doorway worth knowing.

No crowds, no rush — just a memorable, immersive storytelling experience. Perfect for families, friends, corporate groups, or celebrations of any size.

What's included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Gratuity is included for Private Tours
  • Meals

What to expect

  1. Distillery Historic District
    1h
    Join William Jordan — co-creator and designer of the Great Canadian Food Tour — for a 3+ hour private journey through St. Lawrence Market and the Distillery District. Savor iconic Canadian classics: peameal bacon sandwich, poutine, butter tarts, Nanaimo bars, gravlax, and more, as William brings the stories and history to life with warmth and energy. Intimate groups, guaranteed excellence, and 100% Canadian pride. The ultimate taste of home.
  2. Old Toronto
    1h
    A casual walk along the Esplanade from the Distillery District to St. Lawrence Market.
  3. St. Lawrence Market
    1h
    St. Lawrence Market, trading since 1803 and designated a National Historic Site — the city's oldest public market, and counted among the world's ten great food markets by National Geographic, ahead of London's Borough Market. Guests start at Carousel Bakery for the market's signature peameal bacon sandwich, piled high and finished with maple syrup from Indigenous women producers in Eastern Canada, then grab a Nanaimo bar to go from Eve's Temptations. Your Culinary Storyteller walks you through the stalls and their stories before continuing on to the Distillery District. This isn't a photo stop — it's where farmers have sold to the city for two centuries, where Toronto's food culture was built stall by stall, and where, for a few minutes, you're not a tourist in a market, you're a local picking up breakfast. Bienvenue. Welcome home.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Unless advised and arranged differently with your host, please meet at Sweetie Pie Bakery at 11 Tank House Lane.

End point

The tour ends at St. Lawrence Market where you can continue to explore and discover all that the market has to offer.

Pickup details

Your host and guide will meet you at the lobby of the selected hotel. After introductions, guests will be taken to the start of their Culinary Experience via UberX.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Vegetarians and Pescatarians welcome

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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