Audrey led our tour with enthusiasm and interesting stories. Sharing a behind the scenes look at local eateries and chats with the owners. Very FULLfilling tour. Your tummy is going to be happy after this tour!

This year I decided to surprise my mother for her birthday with a tour instead of a present. She is a chocolate addict, so I booked the Trinity Bellwoods Chocolate Tour for her and a friend. All her friends were reluctant to do a walking tour in December, but I couldn't just send her alone. The tour is probably enjoyed most with a date or friend, but the promise of lots of chocolate sweets sold me on accompanying my mother. So I did.

It turned out that both of us had a great time - learned some chocolate history we did not know; chatted with a number of store owners who had interesting stories to tell; 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. She also made a pointed observation on how the time had flown and roles had changed - years ago she used to be the one who would take me around the stores for sweets.

Many thanks to our tour guide Audrey who made this a great birthday present! We will repeat again in a larger group come the spring/summer as now all her previously shy friends want to come as well!

I love the fact that it took a tour to learn about places, especially little stores, that one walks by without realizing how wonderful they are and what they do. From bakery to falafel; Churro to cupcakes; and oddball chocolate to prize winning pies...it was a wonderful journey on how knowledge and taste can so sweetly blend. The tour guide was delightful and knowledgeable which made it so much sweeter. Now I have a completely different perspective on Kensington Market as well as some bakers in Chinatown.