7 Street Art Tours in Canada to Build a Day Around

1.The Original Locally Owned Street Art Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 97 reviews · 2 hours · from $32Our pick

Follow a local guide along Montreal’s Saint-Laurent Boulevard, the Main dividing east and west, to see murals, graffiti, wheat pastes, and small installations. Guides such as Chris, Gabriela, Mel, and Rodrigo explain the artists, techniques, and ideas behind the work. The two-hour walk is limited to 10 people and ends near Park of Portugal.

“A lot of insights about the mural culture in Montreal and the stories behind. The guide has good knowledge about the mural arts as well as the artists. It rained suddenly on that day and the guide gave his umbrella to the guests and let himself get very wet. We were very touched by his kindness.”

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2.Calgary Street Art & Craft Beer 3 Hour Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89Top rated

Walk Calgary’s Beltline with an English-speaking guide, stopping for mural stories, local history, and eight 4-ounce beer samples at two breweries. Guides such as Jamie, Aida, Daniel, and Daryl bring different insights to the art. The route covers plenty of ground, so wear good walking shoes and plan to finish back at the downtown meeting point.

“Absolutely beautiful city! We got to see so many things we would have missed on our own. And the pubs we visited had a lot of local character - exactly what we were hoping for. Guides were fantastic! We had three generations in our groul, and all of us had a good time.”

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3.Must Do NonTouristy Street Art Tour by local Artist

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 2 hours · from $8

Join local artist Chloe for a two-hour walk through Little Portugal, College West, and Dundas West. You’ll see murals, graffiti, wheat pastes, yarn bombing, stickers, and small installations while learning how the work is made and what it means. The small group also gets restaurant, bar, and gallery tips.

“I’ve been to Toronto many times and this was the experience that made me love the city. It was so great to see a different side of the city. Chloe was a great host and gave so much insider street artist knowledge. I now look at murals and street art more in detail thanks to this tour. They’re new so get in fast before they become popular!! Thanks”

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4.Street Art & Craft Beer Walking Tour w/ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $89

Join Toonie Tours for a three-hour walk through Calgary’s mural districts, with beer stops at Bottlescrew Bill’s, Trolley 5, and another local venue. You’ll see major street art, hear its stories, and sample local brews. Guides including Daniel, Darryl, Jamie, and Mario have led recent outings. Bring ID, cash, and comfortable shoes.

“Excellent tour with Daniel. Saw some terrific mural art in downtown Calgary. Stops at two beer serving establishments was an added treat.”

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5.Street Art Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour in Ottawa

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $7Best value

Use the Questo app to follow a clue-based street-art route through central Ottawa. You’ll find murals such as The Living Room, Faith in Our Community, DaVinci, Lion Dance, and BLM, solving challenges as you go. There is no guide, so you set the pace, but the route may take about three hours on foot.

“I'd say this activity is best done by bicycle or scooter, unless you want a very long walk. The estimated time given is definitely for bicycle or scooter, not for walking time. We walked it, and it took about four hours. Lovely way to explore some neighborhoods we would not otherwise have seen as tourists, and the murals are amazing!”

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6.The Montreal Street Art & Mural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $28

Spend about two to two and a half hours walking Montreal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal with a local guide such as Rodrigo or Rod. See roughly 35 murals, the nine-story Leonard Cohen mural, Rue Duluth, and Little Portugal. Expect local stories, street-art context, and useful tips for cafés, bakeries, and microbreweries.

“Our guide Rodrigo was great! Very prepared and enthusiastic to share with us his knowledge of the murals and street art found throught the city of Montreal.”

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7.Street Art & Mural 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · from $35

Meet your English-speaking guide at HOTEL10 for a two-hour walk through Montreal’s Plateau. You’ll see more than 35 murals and public artworks, including pieces rising nine stories, while learning about artists, community projects, and the city’s Mural Festival. Guides have included Eduardo, Sebastien, and Martine.

“The guide was exceptional. His knowledge brought the murals alive and we learnt so much about the works and the artists. The time went quickly and he left us wishing for more. The walking part was perfect for my husband who does not generally enjoy walking for a length of time. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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