12 Workshops & Classes in Canada Worth Booking

1.The Bagel Class presents : Montreal Bagel Making Workshop!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 463 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69Our pick

Meet near Montreal’s Rue de Bordeaux and join a small, hands-on class in a private home. With instructors such as Will and Marcus, you’ll learn dough, flour, shaping, seasonings, boiling, and baking, then taste your warm Montreal-style bagels. The two-hour workshop is in English and includes a printed recipe.

“We had the best time!! The instructor was funny and engaging. He took the time to explain the why. We appreciate that so much.”

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2.8 Iconic Stops. 12 Comfy Seats. See Banff’s Best in First Class.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend 10 to 12 hours visiting Lake Louise, Moraine Lake or Emerald Lake, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, glaciers, waterfalls, and Banff viewpoints. Pickup is available in Banff or Canmore, with a maximum of 12 people in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Rahul, Vishal, Ankit, and Vani help with timing, local facts, and photos.

“This tour was excellent, the guide had, Vishal, had great knowledge of the local region. We were shown excellent vantage points to take photos, given a good amount of time at each stop and saw a number of highlights all in one tour. The views were incredible and every photo looks amazing”

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3.Athabasca Canyon Run Family Rafting: Class II Plus Rapids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Set out from downtown Jasper for a 3.5-hour Athabasca River rafting trip through the canyon below Athabasca Falls. You’ll wear a provided wetsuit, paddle a six-person raft through Class II rapids, and float calmer water with guides such as Collin, Eric, Chris, and Thomas. It is built for families and first-time rafters.

“What an amazing adventure! Our guide, Chris, was exceptional and the entire raft had a blast! We will absolutely use this company again for our next river trip in Jasper 🙂”

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4.Sunwapta Challenge Whitewater Rafting: Class III Rapids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $103

Raft 13 kilometers of the Sunwapta River in Jasper National Park with an experienced guide such as Austin, Ty, Craig, or Mason. You’ll paddle through steady Class II rapids and several Class III sections, with wetsuits, helmets, transport, and instruction included. Expect about 1.5 hours on cold water, plus scenic road time.

“Our family had an amazing experience with the Maligne rafting group. The guides were tons of fun, very conscientious, and eager to serve. The Sunwapta River did her part in providing an exhilarating ride. Thanks Maligne team for having us along!”

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5.Class 3 Sunwapta River Rafting Adventure in Jasper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $110

Take on the Sunwapta River near Jasper in a small raft with a trained guide, full river gear, and no previous rafting experience required. Expect steady Class 3 rapids, strong mountain views, and plenty of spray. Guides such as Jonah, Nate, Jacob, and Shane have led recent trips. Tours run rain or shine for ages 12 and up.

“Just had an amazing white water rafting experience on the Sunwapta River in Jasper on a beautiful day in July! 🌊 Our trip was nothing short of exhilarating and completely exceeded our expectations. Our raft coach, Andy, was not only funny but incredibly informative about the stunning landscape surrounding us. Despite our minimal prior rafting experience, my girls and I had a memorable time on the water. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for some adventure in Jasper.”

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6.Cooking Class & Lunch with Michelin-Trained Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 32 reviews · from $128

Meet Chef Rob in Montreal’s Old Port for a private 2.5-hour cooking class and three-course lunch. You’ll work on professional techniques such as sauce ratios, searing, flavor building, and plating, then sit down to dishes shaped by Caribbean, Asian, Persian, French, and Quebecois food traditions. Start time is confirmed 24 to 48 hours ahead.

“Chef Rob was a fantastic guide to Montreal—welcoming, dedicated, and incredibly knowledgeable. His class revealed how sauces separate home cooks from professionals, and his world travels give him unmatched insight into food and wine. He even secured me last-minute access to a fabulous locals-only restaurant that night. If you want a class that combines culinary skill with insider access to the Montreal food scene, Chef Rob is the one. Thank you, Rob!”

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7.Quebec: Cuivres A. Gilles – (Free Entry) Fee for Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $12Best value

At Cuivres d’Art Albert Gilles in Château-Richer, a bilingual guide introduces you to copper repoussé, the Gilles family story, and Albert’s church commissions. You’ll see the 50-panel Christorama, learn about copper mining, watch a demonstration, then use the tools and materials to make your own copper artwork. The visit takes about an hour.

“Amazing guide and demonstration provided. Beautiful works of art, amazing history, super neat workshop. Very short, an hour is more than enough, but it was such a unique and interesting experience. I love that it’s a family business and art that has been carried on throughout the generations.”

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8.Leather belt making workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

At Flechr studio in Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal district, designer Kimberly Fletcher guides you through choosing leather, cutting, shaping, assembling, and finishing your own belt. This English-language workshop lasts about 2.5 hours, suits beginners aged 13 and up, and welcomes no more than four participants.

“This class was soooo enjoyable and well worth the price of admission! We were guided by a kind sole who is a very skilled, master craftswoman! Her patience and humor where just what I needed to facilitate my making my own piece of wearable art! Thanks Kim!”

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9.Montreal Cooking Class & Wine Tasting with Michelin Chef Robert

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $229

At Chef Robert’s Montreal home, you’ll spend three hours learning professional kitchen habits, sauce work, knife skills, and plating in a small group. Then sit down to a three-course meal shaped by Caribbean, Thai, Persian, Syrian, Québécois, and other influences, with artisanal wine, beer, cider, or rare tea available.

“It was fun, educational and without a doubt the most organized class I have ever taken. took this class with a girlfriend and I finally learned the proper way to hold a knife. We also learned about the myriad of cultures adding to the Montreal food scene. Thank you chef Rob.”

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10.Banff Top Sights via Electric Fat Bike Tour All Skill Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $137

Join a certified local guide such as Nolan or Taylor for a two-hour electric fat bike ride through Banff. Expect a short safety lesson, beginner-friendly routes, mountain views, riverside paths, landmark stops, and a quiet viewpoint. The bikes handle gravel and snow, and groups are limited to eight riders.

“Our instructor Nolan was so friendly, enthusiastic and kind. He looked after us so well and made sure we had a great time. It was such a unique experience”

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11.Cross Country Skiing Lesson with Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 5 hours · from $146

Meet your English-speaking guide at Lake Louise at 10:30 AM for a five-hour beginner or refresher lesson. You will practice falling, standing, gliding, and stopping, then ski on a guided tour around the lake. The group is limited to four, but skis, boots, and poles are not included.

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12.Hands On Workshop with Amos Pewter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $13

At Amos Pewter in Mahone Bay, an artisan such as Luke shows you how molten pewter is cast in a hand-carved rubber mould. You then sketch, carve, smooth, and finish your own pewter piece. The 30 to 45-minute workshop is offered in English, costs $13.07 per person, and suits families, couples, and small groups.

“It was fun to see Luke melt the pewter and tell us how the figures are molded and cast. We were stopping by Halifax on a cruise ship. The people at the store were very nice.”

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