Discover Niagara-on-the-Lake through its most iconic flavors on this small-group food and walking tour. Stroll through the charming streets as your expert guide leads you to six curated stops, including a maple syrup tasting, buttery tarts, savory poutine, and sweet ice wine. Along the way, enjoy fascinating stories—like the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist—and generous tastes of the foods you cannot leave Canada without trying.
Your food tour starts with a maple syrup tasting at a local shop to sample a variety of syrups and find out how this liquid gold is made. Next, step into a historic bakery to try Canada’s famous butter tart and hear the story behind this beloved staple. The culinary adventure continues at a local charcuterie venue, where you will indulge in a board of Canadian cheeses, fresh fruits, and artisanal bread. No Canadian tour is complete without poutine, so you will savor a hearty serving of crispy fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. Afterward, stop by a local storefront to taste Niagara’s famous ice wine, a sweet regional specialty. Finally, wrap up your tour on a sweet note with a visit to a fudge shop to watch artisans at work and enjoy a fresh piece of confection.
Itinerary:
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Maple Syrup Tasting: Sample varieties of syrup and discover the unbelievable tale of the great syrup heist.
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Historic Bakery Visit: Taste a deliciously rich Canadian butter tart with a flaky crust.
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Charcuterie & Cheese Stop: Indulge in a selection of creamy regional dairy traditions and fresh fruits.
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Poutine Experience: Savor a hearty portion of fries, gravy, and cheese curds while learning its national history.
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Ice Wine Tasting: Try Niagara's famous sweet wine specialty and discover why it is a gem of winemaking.
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Artisan Fudge Shop: Watch handmade confections being created and enjoy a fresh piece of fudge to end the day.