Street Art Tours in Canada: 9 That Use a Whole Day Well

1.Montreal: The Original Locally Owned Street Art Walking Tour

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

Walk Montreal’s Saint-Laurent Boulevard with a local English-speaking guide and a maximum of 10 people. You’ll see towering murals, graffiti, wheat pastes, and smaller works, while learning about artists, techniques, and the MURAL festival. Guides such as Chris, Gabriela, Mel, and Rodrigo bring different stories and personalities to this two-hour route.

“The explanation was detailed and beautifully shared the story behind the drawing—I loved it! Plus, the tour guide was super friendly.”

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2.Street Art and Craft Beer 2 in 1 Walking Tour Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89Top rated

Start at Olympic Village with False Creek views, then follow a guide through mural-lined lanes in Mount Pleasant. You’ll visit Beaumont Studios, meet local artists when possible, enjoy one can of local beer, and taste four small pours at Electric Bicycle Brewing and Faculty Brewing. Guides have included Alexis, Erica, Andrew, Cameron, and Fran.

“Cameron was aweome! Great steet art and brewery tour! Awesome so knowledgeable about the street art. Fun and knowledgeable”

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

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

Walk Calgary’s Beltline with an English-speaking guide such as Jamie, Aida, Darrel, or Daniel, stopping for eight 4-ounce beer samples at two local breweries. You’ll hear the stories behind the murals, visit the 17th Avenue area, and return to the starting point after about three hours. Expect plenty of walking and a relaxed group of no more than 12.

“The Tour Guide was very knowledgeable about the muriel and street arts. Loved the Beer tasting too. Very good Experience 🙂”

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4.Toronto: 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, small-group walk through Toronto’s College West and Dundas West neighborhoods. You’ll see murals, graffiti, wheatpaste, yarn bombing, stickers, and tiny installations while learning how the work is made and what it means. The tour starts at Loveless Café and ends with restaurant, bar, and gallery recommendations.

“Chloe is the best! I’ve done these types of tours all over the world and this was in the top 3. I really appreciate that it was led by a female artist and loved the graffiti lingo and honesty. I ate at two of the restaurants on their list of recommendations too! Do the tour it’s worth it!”

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5.Calgary: Street Art & Craft Beer Walking Tour w/ Tastings

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

Spend three hours walking Calgary’s mural routes with a local English-speaking guide, stopping for craft beer at Bottlescrew Bill’s, Trolley 5, and another beer venue. You’ll taste local brews, learn the stories behind the art, and finish at High Park. Guides have included Daniel, Mario, Darryl, and Jamie.

“a small group tour. Daniel, our guide, was the best. He was very knowledgeable and made our time fun. Unbelievable artwork. Refreshing beer stops. Worth every penny.”

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6.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 self-guided street-art route through central Ottawa. Solve clues at murals including The Living Room, Faith in Our Community, the BLM mural, Lion Dance, and KindComments. It costs $7.20 per person, runs in English, and suits private groups, but walking the full route may take three to four hours.

“A very fun way to explore the city! Plenty of art and cardio... Killing 2 birds with 1 stone :) Tip: Wear comfortable shoes.”

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7.The Montreal Street Art & Mural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $28

Walk Montreal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal with a local guide and see about 35 murals, alley artworks, and neighborhood scenes in two to two and a half hours. Guides such as Rodrigo and Rod share stories about the city’s art culture, the Mural Festival, Leonard Cohen, Little Portugal, and favorite cafes, bakeries, and restaurants.

“Incredible street art in Montreal - over 4000 installations. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging.”

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8.Vancouver: Street Art & Craft Beer Walking Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $89

Walk from Olympic Village Square through Mount Pleasant to see major murals, small artworks, and Beaumont Studios, then taste four 4-ounce beers and one local craft beer at Electric Bicycle Brewing and BREWHALL. Guides such as Erika, Andrew, and Fran bring local stories, artist connections, and useful food and drink tips.

“Rather than a pub crawl where tasting (drinking) is the objective, the first two hours were focused on the plethora of large public art murals in the Mt Pleasant area of Vancouver. Fran was able to also bring us into several artists' studio/workspace, personalizing the artists ant their work. In the finl hour we sampled at two smaller craft breweries. Four rather than five stars because I felt the focus was not balanced between the crafts of the displays and the tastings. While we had several opportunities to rest, use the facilities, and even quaff a can of beer, saving the actual tasting to the end felt too much like…”

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9.Montreal: 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, public artworks, and side-street pieces, including works up to nine stories high. Guides such as Eduardo, Sebastien, and Martine have led this route, which also includes tips on nearby cafes, bakeries, microbreweries, and restaurants.

“Informative, fun, thought provoking, great way to explore Montreal’s art world from a street perspective. Highly recommend for anyone with even an ounce of art sense. The guide was terrific in all aspects.”

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