We meet inside the Calgary Farmers' Market WEST near the information booth. Please note there are 2 locations for Calgary Farmers' Market and our tour is at the WEST location.
There's nothing like a Sunday morning strolling through the stalls of a local farmers market. If you appreciate local food, and want to understand where your food comes from, this is the tour for you. We'll start with a light brunch and beverage pairing, and then stroll over to the Calgary Farmers Market to meet and hear stories from a dozen Alberta farmers and food artisans.
Tour Options
Calgary Food Walking Tour: Calgary Farmers Market
Itinerary
180 min
Meet your storytelling guide inside the Calgary Farmers' Market WEST (near the info booth) for a light brunch with coffee.
Then, enjoy a stroll of the market with bites and sips at a dozen vendors including fruits, vegetables, meats, baking, and beverage samples.
Receive a parting booklet with recipes and shopping lists.
Become an Alberta Locavore!
Highlights
Local guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Breakfast
Beverages
Light Brunch and 15 Food tastings samples
What's included
Included
Local guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Breakfast
Beverages
Light Brunch and 15 Food tastings samples
Not included
Guide Gratuities (recommended)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Adult pricing applies to all travellers
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and some allergies can be accommodated.
A maximum of 12 people per booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Frequently asked questions
How long does Calgary Food Walking Tour: Calgary Farmers Market take?
Calgary Food Walking Tour: Calgary Farmers Market lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Calgary Food Walking Tour: Calgary Farmers Market cost?
Prices start at $78 per person for this Calgary experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Calgary Food Walking Tour: Calgary Farmers Market for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We meet inside the Calgary Farmers' Market WEST near the information booth. Please note there are 2 locations for Calgary Farmers' Market and our tour is at the WEST location.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Calgary Food Walking Tour: Calgary Farmers Market offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(20)
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Elsie_W
August 24, 2026
A true hidden gem
The phrase “hidden gem” is often thrown about carelessly—but I think it definitely applies to this tour!
Whether you’re drawn to the knowledge and passion of the guides, the incredible variety of samples, or the fascinating stories of the producers and their families, there’s something here to teach and surprise everyone.
I’d highly recommend this tour to locals and tourists alike. It’s a wonderful way to discover the Calgary Farmers’ Market, meet the people and hear the stories behind the food, and experience the incredible flavours that make our food culture so unique.
Operator response
Dear Elsie,
Thank you so much for joining us, for your review and for recommending this tour to others. We were so happy to share our passion for Alberta's farmers, ranchers and food artisans. Please use your discount code and join us again soon!
With kindness,
Karen Anderson
President, Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
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elsiew790
August 23, 2026
A true hidden gem
The phrase “hidden gem” is often thrown about carelessly—but I think it definitely applies to this tour!
Whether you’re drawn to the knowledge and passion of the guides, the incredible variety of samples, or the fascinating stories of the producers and their families, there’s something here to teach and surprise everyone.
I’d highly recommend this tour to locals and tourists alike. It’s a wonderful way to discover the Calgary Farmers’ Market, meet the people and hear the stories behind the food, and experience the incredible flavours that make our food culture so unique.
Operator response
Dear Elsie,
What a delight to tour with you! Thank you so much for your kind review of our "hidden gem." We truly appreciate your support of our small business and all the small Alberta and Canadian businesses we support in turn. Please come tour with us again.
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
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Gary K
August 24, 2025
Great tour !
Lisa was very knowledgeable about the vendors and history of the area and the farmers. Food choices were varied and ample
Operator response
Dear Gary,
Thanks so much for your review of our Brunch at the Calgary Farmers' Market WEST tour here in Calgary. We truly appreciate your feedback and are so glad you enjoyed your time with Lisa and all the great vendors we get to partner with.
Please join us for our Iconic Eats of Calgary tour in Downtown Calgary or one of our tours in Banff, Canmore or Edmonton.
We'll look forward to hosting you again.
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson
President, Alberta Food Tours Inc
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Stephanie H
July 11, 2025
Fantastic experience
This was so much fun and lots of food. The passion that our guide, Karen has for the food of Alberta was so infectious. It was an amazing tour and I highly recommend this for anyone.
Operator response
Dear Steph,
You are so kind! Thanks for sharing this review and thanks for feeling my passion and for appreciating what Alberta has to offer the world.
We truly appreciate you highly recommending our Calgary Farmers' Market West tour. Please come back and tour with us downtown for Iconic Eats sometime too!
With gratitude,
Karen
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K6670SKelizabethd
August 26, 2024
Best to come with an appetite!!
This was such a fun tour!!. I knew that we would be having "Brunch" of some sort so came hungry and glad I did :) The Beef and Bacon Breakfast Burger was a tremendous start. Along with VERY fresh berries and OJ with a twist, I was well satisfied (as was my husband).
Lisa gave a most excellent tour, combining interesting facts about agriculture and small food industries in Alberta with personal information about the various vendors we were to see. Much fun and we learned a lot - food for the brain as well as body.
I would recommend this tour to anyone. Visitors to Alberta will appreciate this time well spent.
Operator response
Thank you for your kind review. We really appreciate it. Please come see us again!
With kindness,
Karen
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cindylF6163BX
July 28, 2024
Best way to spend a Sunday in Calgary
A wonderful food tour! Great value, you won’t leave hungry. Start with breakfast, lots of samples and treats from 15 of the local vendors. Highly recommend 😁
Operator response
Dear Cindy,
Thanks so much for joining our Calgary Farmers' Market WEST Sunday brunch and tour. We love sharing the stories of our local producers. I'm so glad you enjoyed all the tastings. And thanks especially for highly recommending this experience.
Please come back and visit again!
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson
President, Alberta Food Tours
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Joan_L
September 29, 2023
Nice taste of Canada!
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour to give us a sample of Canadian Food while visiting Calgary, Canmore & Banff. It was our last day in Canada, and purchased this tour based on the reviews. Lisa, our tour guide, was great! Very knowledgeable and fun! We started out with a breakfast sandwich (Canadian style), fruit, juice & coffee. Very good! Then we went around to different vendors and enjoyed samples and learned a little history. Fun tour!
Operator response
Dear Joan,
thank you so much for including our Calgary Farmers' Market tour in your time in Canada! So glad you enjoyed learning about and tasting our signature foods. And, all Lisa's great stories.
Please come and see us again in Banff, Canmore and Edmonton.
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson
Founder and President,
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
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brendagS2485SM
June 26, 2023
Enjoyable, informative experience
We were part of a group of six on a Sunday-morning tour. Our guide, Lisa, was excellent—enthusiastic and knowledgeable. It was delightful to hear the vendors’ passion for what they do, their commitment to respecting the land, soil, and animals under their care. I would only say, as mild criticism, that some of the samples were rather small and uninteresting.
Operator response
Dear Brenda,
Thanks so much for your review and helpful note about a few of the minor tastings. The bountiful breakfast of a Gemstone Kitchen breakfast sandwich, Better juice and fruit and Phil and Seb coffee, is meant to be the main attraction. The other tastings at Fieldstone, Better Juice, Master Chocolat, Yum Bakery, Innisfail Growers, Gull Valley, Eau Claire, Gemstone Beef, Fork in the Rowed, Bauer Meats, FallenTimber, Sylvan Star cheese and Love at First Scoop - that's 12 - are meant to be more introductory. Though, truly some are VERY generous and some are a wee bite.
Thanks for bringing that to our attention and thanks for your longtime support of our company Brenda! You are a true champion of local food and we appreciate all the tours you've come on since we started in 2006.
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson
Founder and President,
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
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Sunyak123
November 12, 2019
Calgary farmers market tour
We enjoyed the calgary farmers mkt tour. Without this educational tour the farmers mkt visit would have been brief like an hour. But with the education, samplings and brunch it was a good 2 hrs. Our children got special treats that were healthy too, including one who eats gluten free. Overall a great indoor experience!
Operator response
Dear Sunya,
Thank you for this kind review. I really appreciate it and will share it with Lisa, your guide. I'm so glad the children had fun. We planned a few things so they would be entertained and feel special. I'm glad it worked well and that you all had a great time.
Please check out our tours in Edmonton, Canmore and Banff sometime.
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson
President and CEO
Alberta Food Tours, Inc
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Allan099
November 11, 2019
An enjoyable experience
My wife and our adult son attended the Sunday Brunch & Farmers Market tour this past Sunday. The lunch and tour were excellent. Your guide Lisa was very informative and lots of fun. We will definitely consider taking another tour with Alberta Food Tours next summer.
Operator response
Dear Allan099,
Thank you very much for your kind review. Lisa will be thrilled as am I.
We'll look forward to seeing you back!
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson
President and CEO
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
