10 Amazingly Unconventional Canadian Tours

By BRITTANY HENDRY

The Grotto Canyon tour in Banff (Photo courtesy of Banff Activities and Tourism)

Canada attracts over 35 million visitors per year thanks to its natural beauty, cosmopolitan cities and amazing attractions scattered throughout the country. With so many options for those visiting the Great White North—and for Canadians just checking out a new part of their own country—it can be hard to pick options that will let you get the most out of your itinerary. Here, we profile 10 of the best unconventional tours that will be sure to leave a long lasting impression.

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98217 Pictured is the <a href="http://www.guanaco.ca/">Guanaco Truck </a>that specializes in El Salvadorian food. It's only one of the possible stops on the 'Worlds Best Food Truck Tour,' which brings guests around the city to sample different street-side cuisine as informative guides bring greater insight into the culture of Vancouver. • Foodie Tours: Worlds Best Food Truck Tour, 170 – 422 Richards St., Vancouver British Columbia, 604-295-8844, <a href="http://foodietours.ca/tour/worlds-best-food-truck-tour/"> foodietours.ca</a> (Photo Courtesy of Vancouver Foodie Tours) 1. The World's Best Food Truck Tour - Vancouver British Columbia https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/VFT-034-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/VFT-034-e1381414909680.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/VFT-034-e1381414909680.jpg 600 400 {"aperture":4,"camera":"NIKON D3","created_timestamp":1366717860,"focal_length":"32","iso":"400","shutter_speed":"0.003125"} https://where.ca/blog/quintessential-canada/10-amazingly-unconventional-canadian-tours/slide/vft-034/ vft-034 0 0: (Photo Courtesy of Vancouver Foodie Tours)

98250 Take a entertaining and informative tour through the tunnels of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and learn about the gangster relations that Canada was tied to during the prohibition era in the States. • Tunnels of Moose Jaw, 18 Main St. North, Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, 306-693-5261, <a href="http://www.tunnelsofmoosejaw.com/index.php?id=34"> tunnelsofmoosejaw.com</a> (Photo courtesy of the Tunnels of Moose Jaw) 2. Tour of Moose Jaw Tunnels - Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Tunnels-of-Moose-Jaw-Gus-Guests-in-Bottling-Room-Chicago-Connection-Tour.-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Tunnels-of-Moose-Jaw-Gus-Guests-in-Bottling-Room-Chicago-Connection-Tour.-e1381329508645.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Tunnels-of-Moose-Jaw-Gus-Guests-in-Bottling-Room-Chicago-Connection-Tour.-e1381329508645.jpg 600 402 {"aperture":8,"camera":"PENTAX K10D","created_timestamp":1211312445,"focal_length":"18","iso":"200","shutter_speed":"0.0055555555555556"} https://where.ca/blog/quintessential-canada/10-amazingly-unconventional-canadian-tours/slide/tunnels-of-moose-jaw-gus-guests-in-bottling-room-chicago-connection-tour/ tunnels-of-moose-jaw-gus-guests-in-bottling-room-chicago-connection-tour 0 0: (Photo courtesy of the Tunnels of Moose Jaw)

98196 Strap on your hard hat and turn on your headlights as you venture deep into the old coal mines that functioned from 1903 to 1962 in Bellevue, Alberta. Here, you discover the rich history of coal mining in the region and get a sense of the lives of those who worked the tunnels. • Bellevue Underground Mine Tours, 21814 28th Ave., Bellevue Alberta, 403-564-4700, <a href="http://www.bellevueundergroundmine.org/"> bellevueundergroundmine.org</a> (Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickmccharles/"> Rick McCharles</a> via <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickmccharles/9743309682/"> flickr</a>) 3. Bellevue Underground Mine Tours - Bellevue, Alberta https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/9743309682_5440b68677_b-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/9743309682_5440b68677_b-e1381253601650.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/9743309682_5440b68677_b-e1381253601650.jpg 600 450 [] https://where.ca/blog/quintessential-canada/10-amazingly-unconventional-canadian-tours/slide/9743309682_5440b68677_b/ 9743309682_5440b68677_b 0 0: (Photo by Rick McCharles via flickr)

98683 Tour the frozen Grotto Canyon near Banff, where you will discover ancient rock art, incredible geological formations and learn about Grotto Canyon as you trek along the frozen path. Bundle up! • Discover Banff Tours, Sundance Mall, 215 Banff Ave., Banff Alberta, 403-760-5007, <a href="http://www.banfftours.com/"> banfftours.com</a> (Photo courtesy of Banff Activities and Tourism) 4. Take a guided tour through the frozen Grotto Canyon in Banff, Alberta https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/GrottoCanyon1-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/GrottoCanyon1-e1382371160383.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/GrottoCanyon1-e1382371160383.jpg 600 399 {"aperture":4.5,"camera":"NIKON D3","created_timestamp":1206524929,"copyright":"\u00a9 2008 Scott Rowed","focal_length":"24","iso":"800","shutter_speed":"0.00625"} https://where.ca/blog/quintessential-canada/10-amazingly-unconventional-canadian-tours/slide/grottocanyon1/ grottocanyon1 0 0: (Photo courtesy of Banff Activities and Tourism)

98197 The city of Halifax had strong connections with the Titanic's history as the great 'unsinkable ship' saw its last days off the coast of Eastern Canada. Take this interesting tour and learn what really happened that night at sea. • Viator Tour, 888-651-9785, <a href=""http://www.viator.com/tours/Halifax/Titanic-History-and-Remembrance-Tour-in-Halifax/d4403-5861TITANIC> viator.com</a> (Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nostri-imago/"> Cliff</a> via <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nostri-imago/3279461836/"> flickr</a>) 5. Titanic History and Rememberance Tour in Halifax - Halifax, Nova Scotia https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3279461836_078feb313b_b-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3279461836_078feb313b_b-e1381253618396.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3279461836_078feb313b_b-e1381253618396.jpg 600 394 [] https://where.ca/blog/quintessential-canada/10-amazingly-unconventional-canadian-tours/slide/3279461836_078feb313b_b/ 3279461836_078feb313b_b 0 0: (Photo by Cliff via flickr)

98195 Bicycle is the perfect way to tour the wineries and sample the winemakers' labours of love. You will also discover the endless beautiful landscapes B.C. has to offer. • Monashee Adventure Tours, 1591 Highland Dr. North, Kelowna British Columbia, 250-762-9253, <a href="http://www.monasheeadventuretours.com/tours.html#wine"> monasheeadventuretours.com</a> • Into the Vineyard, Suite 328 - 1085 Homer St. Vancouver British Columbia, 1-855-848-3899 <a href="http://intothevineyard.com/okanagan-wine-and-road-bike/"> intothevineyard.com</a> (Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlemisspurps/"> Becks</a> via <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlemisspurps/7631780744/"> flickr</a>) 6. Take a bike and wine tour in British Columbia https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/7631780744_9ae4e8a0d6_b-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/7631780744_9ae4e8a0d6_b-e1381253582490.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/7631780744_9ae4e8a0d6_b-e1381253582490.jpg 600 305 [] https://where.ca/blog/quintessential-canada/10-amazingly-unconventional-canadian-tours/slide/7631780744_9ae4e8a0d6_b/ 7631780744_9ae4e8a0d6_b 0 0: (Photo by Becks via flickr)

98251 Pictured is the Wall of Ships, located in the Canadian Museum of Immigration, where you can take a guided tour and learn about your ancestors' past. If you come equipped with information and documents you can even track the specific journey of your ascendents. • Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Rd. Halifax Nova Scotia, 902-425-7770, <a href="http://www.pier21.ca/visit/tours-and-groups"> pier21.ca</a> (Photo by ©SteveKaiserPhotography.ca) 7. Take a guided tour of the Immigration Museum of Canada at Pier 21 - Halifax, Nova Scotia https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/SteveKaiser_Wall-of-Ships-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/SteveKaiser_Wall-of-Ships-e1381329485842.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/SteveKaiser_Wall-of-Ships-e1381329485842.jpg 600 400 {"copyright":"\u00a9 SteveKaiserPhotography.ca"} https://where.ca/blog/quintessential-canada/10-amazingly-unconventional-canadian-tours/slide/stevekaiser_wall-of-ships/ stevekaiser_wall-of-ships 0 0: (Photo by ©SteveKaiserPhotography.ca)

98585 Take a guided tour and discover the lands and seas that were once inhabited by vikings. Learn about the historical past of Norstead Newfoundland and Labrador. • Norstead Viking Village L'Anse aux Meadows Newfoundland Labrador, 709-623-2828, <a href="http://www.norstead.com/main.asp?nav=home"> norstead.com</a> (Photo by Wendy Nuttall) 8. Tour the Viking Village in Newfoundland and Labrador https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-08-27-72ppi-Church-Norstead-Stephanie-Decker-Potter-2342-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-08-27-72ppi-Church-Norstead-Stephanie-Decker-Potter-2342-e1381933507660.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-08-27-72ppi-Church-Norstead-Stephanie-Decker-Potter-2342-e1381933507660.jpg 600 401 {"aperture":4.5,"credit":"WNuttall","camera":"NIKON D800","created_timestamp":1377582422,"copyright":"WNuttall","focal_length":"56","iso":"400","shutter_speed":"0.0028571428571429"} https://where.ca/blog/quintessential-canada/10-amazingly-unconventional-canadian-tours/slide/2013-08-27-72ppi-church-norstead-stephanie-decker-potter-2342/ 2013-08-27-72ppi-church-norstead-stephanie-decker-potter-2342 0 0: (Photo by Wendy Nuttall)

98678 Take a guided tour throughout Ontario's largest cities and discover the haunted past that lurks behind the walls of historical sites, hotels and many more spooky spots. Listen as your lantern-lit guide recounts creepy tales of ghosts, hauntings and paranormal activity. Check out more details about Haunted Walks Canada at <a href="http://www.hauntedwalk.com/tours.php"> hauntedwalk.com</a> • Haunted Walks Ottawa, 46 ½ Sparks St., Ottawa Ontario, 613-232-0344 • Haunted Walks Toronto, 30 Gristmill Lane, Toronto Ontario, 416-238-1473 • Haunted Walks Kingston, 200 Ontario St., Kingston Ontario, 613-549-6366 (Photo courtesy of Haunted Walks Inc.) 9. Join a haunted tour in Canada's most notorious spooky spots. - Ottawa, Toronto, Kingston, Ontario https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Kingston-TIO-1-of-1-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Kingston-TIO-1-of-1-e1382364620249.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Kingston-TIO-1-of-1-e1382364620249.jpg 600 402 {"aperture":3.8,"camera":"NIKON D40X","created_timestamp":1370201554,"focal_length":"21","iso":"200","shutter_speed":"0.016666666666667"} https://where.ca/blog/quintessential-canada/10-amazingly-unconventional-canadian-tours/slide/kingston-tio-1-of-1/ kingston-tio-1-of-1 0 0: (Photo courtesy of Haunted Walks Inc.)

98202 Toronto is the most populated city in Canada, offering rich cultural and historical background. 'Toronto Urban Adventures' takes guests on guided tours led by locals specializing in one of three options: Kensington Market/Chinatown, Highs and Lows of the city and 'Beer Makes History Better' (a brewery tasting tour). Whether you're visiting Toronto or you're a long-time, resident you're bound to learn a thing or two on these awesome guided tours. • Toronto Urban Adventures, 25 Cole St, Unit 615 Toronto Ontario, 647-230-7891, <a href="http://www.torontourbanadventures.com/Toronto-tours"> torontourbanadventures.com</a> (Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22240293@N05/"> Francisco Diez</a> via <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22240293@N05/3993730253/"> flickr</a>) 10. Join the Toronto Urban Adventure Tours - Toronto, Ontario https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3993730253_1d05125562_b-88x88.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3993730253_1d05125562_b-e1381253637991.jpg https://where.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3993730253_1d05125562_b-e1381253637991.jpg 600 400 [] https://where.ca/blog/quintessential-canada/10-amazingly-unconventional-canadian-tours/slide/3993730253_1d05125562_b/ 3993730253_1d05125562_b 0 0: (Photo by Francisco Diez via flickr)