"Elaine took my friends and me on a tour of the Italian Centre and I couldn't believe how much I learned about different oils, vinegars, condiments and produce. I go there all the time, but two hours with Elaine, going up and down the aisles, I realized how much I had been missing!"

"My boyfriend and I decided to expand our culinary abilities and hired Elaine to provide a shopping tour and a cooking class. We spent two hours in Chinatown, bought the groceries and came home for the class. We learned so much, from the shopping to the cooking. It was a really great day."

A shopping tour is great for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of the resources available in the Edmonton area, perfect for

An Evening Out Parties Special Occasions Stagettes
New Edmontonians Culinary Adventures
A Fun Date The 100-Mile Diet

There are many markets in Edmonton that stock wonderful products, and frequenting them supports local small businesses. It's part of encouraging the vibrant diversity of our community and helping Keep Edmonton Original.

Ethnic Markets
Learn to identify ingredients you've read about in cookbooks. Discover gems of shops you may never have found otherwise.
Southeast Asian Italian Middle Eastern Korean Indian Greek

Specialty Markets
Organic/Health Cheese Butchers Fishmongers Kitchen Suppliers

Supermarkets
There is a difference among the chain stores and you can learn which best suits your lifestyle and how to get in and out faster. Learn why it's a good idea to become friends with your butcher.

$50/person, minimum two people for a two-hour tour. Multiple tour and group discounts available.