Canada · WORKSHOPS
16 reviewed
There are 16 workshops on this site. These 15 are the ones worth the afternoon, with prices, durations and the details that actually separate them.
Learn Montreal-style bagels in a small-group home workshop. Knead dough, master flour and seasonings, bake, and taste fresh bagels.
“Very fun class! The instructions are explained clearly and the instructor is very fun! You get bagels to take with you and they’re delicious!”
Banff small-group day tour with pickup, Lake Louise, Moraine or Emerald, Peyto, Bow Falls, Johnston Canyon, admissions included.
“Superb tour with Vishal. A long day populated with some absolutely fantastic scenery and sites. Vishal skilfully drove the bus providing commentary and answering questions easily. Would heartily recommend.”
Beginner-friendly Class II Plus rafting in Jasper. Gear, transfers, and safety coaching included for a fun family half-day.
“Collin was a fantastic guide down the Athabasca river. Ready to do a class 3 rapids as class 2 we didn’t have to do much which was to be expected since it’s for little kids. But still so much fun and my favorite experience so far in Jasper/Banff vacation.”
Class III Sunwapta rafting from Jasper. Beginner-friendly, wetsuits included, wildlife spotting on the way to a thrilling 13 km river run.
“Austin was very humerous, as well as managing to keep us all in the boat while we meandered the tricky Sumwapta river. Excellet value for a fun ( not too wet ) day out.”
Ride Jasper’s Sunwapta River on a small-group Class 3 raft, with gear, transport, and guide-led paddling plus optional photo souvenirs.
“The rafting experience was one that we will never forget! Our guide Jonah was the best we could've asked for and made our journey great!”
Hands-on cooking in Montreal’s Old Port with a Michelin-trained chef, then a French bistro style 3-course lunch for $128.
“i loved taking this class with chef rob, he was very detailed in his explanations and took his time to make sure i understood why certain ingredients were used with others. i enjoyed how unique his flavors were & I will definitely be recreating them at home! highly recommend this class to anyone looking to learn some new skills and new flavor pairings!”
Explore Albert Gilles copper art in Château-Richer, learn Repoussé history, then make a take-home copper piece for $12.
“Toute la famille a aimé sa visite. L’accueil a été excellent. Nous avons grandement apprécié faire notre propre création de cuivre. Si vous séjournez dans le vieux Québec, prévoir un moyen de transport pour vous rendre à l’activité (environ 15-20 km du vieux Québec).”
Make your own leather belt in Montreal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal with Flechr’s Kimberly Fletcher. Small group, English class, 2.5 hours.
“This class was soooo enjoyable and well worth the price of admission! We were guided by a kind sole who is a very skilled, master craftswoman! Her patience and humor where just what I needed to facilitate my making my own piece of wearable art! Thanks Kim!”
Montreal small-group cooking class with Michelin chef Robert, then a three-course meal and optional wine, cider, or tea pairing.
“Great experience! Learnt a lot about sauces and cooking techniques. Delicious meal. Thank you Chef Rob!!”
Join a 19+ St. John’s pub crawl with local guide Adam, walking George Street, learning bar history, and buying Newfoundland beer.
“Great informative tour about the Newfoundland pubs! Adam was a fantastic guide and gave a lot more info than just pub history”
Glide through Banff on electric fat bikes in 2 hours. Mountain views, quiet trails, and a secret viewpoint, all skill levels.
“Our instructor Nolan was so friendly, enthusiastic and kind. He looked after us so well and made sure we had a great time. It was such a unique experience”
Yellowknife glass etching workshop at Old Town Glassworks: learn bottle cutting, stencil your design, and take home OTG recycled glassware.
“Absolutely fabulous! Such a unique souvenir to walk away with from the NWT”
Forge your own iron keepsake in a 2-hour Niagara blacksmithing class with safety gear, small group of 8, and step-by-step guidance.
“Worth way more than the cost suggests. Nice small group setting. Great instructions. Satisfying achievement.”
Learn cross-country skiing at Lake Louise with a small-group lesson, then tour the trails in the Canadian Rockies for a confident winter outing.
Hands-on 4-course Ligurian pasta class in Toronto: pappardelle, seafood choice, limoncello tiramisù. Small group, BYOB, English.
“I went with no idea what to expect and was pleasantly surprised with the experience. The chef was kind and clear, and the process was well organized. The food was excellent and prepared without the use of expensive or obscure tools. You are broken up to into two groups of three so there is a chance that a couple may be split during the process but you could probably request to stay together. The other guests during my experience were very kind and I enjoyed getting to know them as we prepared the food.”
