easy
3.5 hours
No physical fitness required; good mobility is recommended for walking between venues.
Discover the culinary side of Whistler with a guided dinner tour that features exquisite courses and a champagne sabering experience in the town’s top restaurants. Perfect for food lovers seeking a memorable evening in British Columbia’s outdoor paradise.
Prices in CAD$$: 3.5 hours • 4 Courses at 4 Award Winning Whistler Restaurants
Embark on a delightful 3.5-hour guided dining tour through Whistler's finest restaurants. Savor four exquisite courses, including a unique champagne sabering experience in Bearfoot Bistro's renowned wine cellar. With local insights and optional drink pairings, this culinary adventure promises to be a memorable treat for food lovers.
3.5 hours
Minimum 16-years-old.
No age requirements when you book a Private Tour (additional Private Tour fee may apply).
This guided walking tour features 4 delicious courses at four award winning Whistler restaurants. Included is the VIP treatment in the Bearfoot Bistro's famous 15,000-bottle wine cellar, where guests learn to saber champagne.
If you are looking to treat yourself to Whistler's best, this is the tour for you.
Your guide will enhance your culinary adventure with their local knowledge and enthusiasm for the wonderful restaurant dining scene in Whistler.
Enjoy a flute of sparkling wine after one of the guests sabers open the bottle with a sword at the Bearfoot Bistro. The next two restaurants you will be served glass of your choice between a British Columbia red or white wine, or BC Craft Beer, and we finish with a 1oz glass of BC's famous icewine at the last restaurant.
The Drinks Upgrade includes 10% liquor tax and restaurant gratuities, which makes it great value for guests wishing to have wine with their dinner and sample what BC has to offer. Any additional wine or other drinks can be purchased directly from the restaurants.
Tour starts at 4:45pm daily.
Crystal Lodge Lobby Hotel in the middle of Whistler Village, down the stairs in between Roots Clothing Store & Starbucks . Sample Itinerary (restaurants & menu items subject to change):
Bearfoot Bistro: A delicious seasonal amuse bouche tasting plate to be enjoyed following a wine cellar tour and sabering (chopping bottle open).
Wine Pairing (if purchased): Glass BC sparkling wine
Choose between a Prime Beef Slider, OR Hy’s famous Nourish Bowl, OR their Seared Ahi Tuna for the tour appetizer.
Wine Pairing (if purchased): 3oz glass BC red or white
Quatro: Full main course choice of PAN ROASTED KING SALMON with truffle creamed leeks & lemon succo, OR; FUSILLI TARTUFATI with local wild mushrooms, truffle cream & sage, OR; CHARRED BAVETTE STEAK with saffron rissoto & autumn vegetables.
Wine Pairing (if purchased): 3oz glass BC red or white
Finish the evening with Chef's artisan cheese plate accompanied with local craft jelly. Guests often kick back in the lounge atmosphere for coffee, tea or cocktails following the tour.
Drink Pairing (if purchased): 1oz glass BC icewine; or a full size BC craft beer or BC red or white wine.
Smart casual attire is recommended to match the upscale dining setting.
Arriving at least 15 minutes before the tour starts ensures a smooth check-in and timely start.
Reservations fill quickly during peak months; booking ahead guarantees your spot.
Inform the organizers in advance if you have food allergies or specific dietary needs.
Whistler originally gained fame as a winter Olympic site, but its culinary scene has since blossomed into a diverse and innovative community.
Local operators prioritize sustainability, supporting seasonal menus, reducing waste, and promoting responsible tourism practices.
Enables easy walking between restaurant locations and during any brief outdoor segments.
Aligns with the upscale nature of the dinner tour and ensures a polished appearance.
Necessary for check-in and any age-restricted activities like champagne sabering.
Useful in case of unexpected rain or snow during outdoor transitions.
spring|fall|winter specific