There’s no better way to discover a city than by walking it. To make the most of your visit to Toronto, ChowBella offers urban walking tours to culinary-minded individuals. We take the guesswork out of where to begin your gourmet experience. With self-guided and guided options, the tours are guaranteed to offer a little something for everyone.
PUBLIC TOURS
West Queen West tasting tour
Toronto’s West Queen West Art & Design District has become a choice destination for Torontonians and visitors alike. From gourmet food shops, boutiques, interior design stores and vintage shops to the city’s largest concentration of art galleries and some of the hippest restaurants, the neighbourhood is definitely experiencing a renaissance at the moment.
ChowBella president, Trina Hendry, will introduce you to some of the most unique “foodie” stops along the strip. The day begins with a VIP tasting at a delightful shop that specializes in spices, olive oils and vinegars. As you take a walk on the west side of Toronto, you’ll stop at a modern tea boutique for a tea demonstration, embark on an olive oil tasting, sample authentic Parisian delights, experience a truly Canadian tradition a.k.a. poutine, and more…
At the completion of the tour, we encourage you to spend the rest of your afternoon exploring the more than 400 shops and businesses available or strolling through Trinity Bellwood Park. Located between Bathurst Street and Gladstone Avenue, there’s much to see and do in this very vibrant part of town.
Start time: Sundays at 11:30 a.m.
Tour length: Approximately 3 hours
Price: $49 + HST. Includes all food samples.
Meeting point: Corner of Queen Street West and Walnut Avenue (Noce Restaurant is on the corner.)
The easiest way to get to West Queen West is to take the Queen Street streetcar west past Bathurst Street.
Note: We recommend that you do not eat a heavy meal before the tour. Please note any dietary restrictions or allergies at the time of booking.