Mother’s Day Events
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Tasty Tours and treat Mom to an unforgettable foodie experience! Stroll through the vibrant streets of Kensington Market on our Mother’s Day Food Tour and indulge in a diverse array of treats in one of Toronto’s most famous neighbourhoods. Or make the day even sweeter by boarding our Mother’s Day Chocolate Express and enjoy a guided chocolate tasting in a vintage train car. Whether you’re creating new memories together or surprising Mom with the perfect gift, these tours are the most delicious way to celebrate her day!
“This year I decided to surprise my mother for her birthday with a tour instead of a present…[we] tasted several unique flavors we couldn’t have found in regular stores; and had lots of chocolate! In the end, she was very happy I did not get her another perfume.” – 5* TripAdvisor Review
Mother’s Day Food Tour
Moms have cooked countless delicious meals for us over the years—now it’s time to treat her to a mix of lunch and adventure on our Mother’s Day Food Tour, where she’ll discover new favorites in one of Toronto’s most beloved neighborhoods. Kensington Market is a bustling neighbourhood home to an incredible mix of flavors, and we’ve selected the most delicious for you to share together! Whether you’re chowing down on a savory pastry, or enjoying a sweet dessert, this tour is the perfect way to make unforgettable memories this Mother’s Day.
Features
- Enjoy the insider knowledge that comes from being on Kensington Market’s first food tour
- Introduction to a variety of multicultural food stores
- Samples from each location (enough for lunch)
- Guided tour on the history of the neighbourhood, stores and food
- Discover hidden sights and vistas within the neighbourhood
- VIP, skip the line access to all locations
Dietary Restrictions
We can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and nut-free diets (though cross-contamination cannot be promised). Other dietary restrictions may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis – just ask us or let us know your needs in the ‘Dietary Restrictions’ field when booking. While we strive to be as inclusive as possible so that everyone may enjoy the tour, please note that the alternate items may not always match the original samples in quality or quantity, as the tour was not specifically designed for these diets (especially if you have a combination of requirements). If you have any questions or concerns on what your food experience will be like, we encourage you to contact us in advance to learn exactly what substitutions are offered.
Location
Kensington Market
(exact location given upon booking)
Event Dates
May 9 (Sat), 11am – 1:30pm
May 10 (Sun), 11am – 1:30pm
Price
$89 per person
Free for kids under 7!
Mother’s Day Chocolate Express
Chocolate Tasting in a Vintage Railway Car
Make this Mother’s Day extra special by boarding our Mother’s Day Chocolate Express, a one-of-a-kind tasting experience in a charming vintage train car. Let the historic ambiance transport Mom into the world of artisanal Canadian craft chocolate, where she’ll be guided by a chocolate expert through the captivating stories and flavours of chocolate. To top it off, she’ll take home her kit of tasting tools and extra chocolate so she can recreate the experience and make even more sweet memories.
Note that this event focuses on the darker spectrum of chocolate and is best for those who appreciate quality dark chocolate or are open to broadening their horizons beyond the standard supermarket brands like Lindt and Nestle!
Features
- 1 chocolate tasting kit per 2 people featuring
- 4 full-size bars of artisan chocolates made by local Canadian craft chocolate-makers (dark and milk)
- High quality raw cacao from a premium cacao supplier
- Reusable chocolate tasting mat and flavour wheel
- All packaged in a lovely gift box perfect to take home
- Guided tasting on the history, making and tasting of chocolate – learn how the experts taste chocolate!
- Be part of a unique chocolate tasting experience inside a vintage railway car.
- Complimentary access to the Toronto Railway Museum after the tasting
Dietary Restrictions
The tasting is vegan, gluten-free and nut-free. Please mention any dietary restrictions in the ‘Dietary restrictions’ field when booking a tour.
Location
Toronto Railway Museum
(accessibility note: some stairs required to access railway car)
Event Dates
May 9 (Sat), 3 – 4pm
May 10 (Sun), 3 – 4pm
Price
$55 per person (tickets sold in pairs)
Kits are sized for 2 people, so if you have an odd number of people, invite a friend and gain yourself some (chocolate) brownie points!