From marionberries to melons, sablefish to fresh Pacific salmon, free range beef to brussels sprouts, British Columbia is a gourmand's dream. Community farmers' markets abound from Mission to Haida Gwaii, with wharfside restaurants, luxurious dining rooms and cozy local eateries.
Community markets
Join the slow food movement. Community markets are all the rage and more
communities are jumping in on the action than ever before. From Pemberton’s annual slow food cycle to New Westminster’s recently reopened farmer’s market, British Columbia is a locavore’s dream.
River Market at Westminster Quay | Hungry & Curious!
River Market is a place to feed your hunger and tickle your curiosity. All right next to the mighty Fraser. We are part of a bigger mission, to eat smarter and to build a stronger food system. Visit us today and discover how you fit into the circle of food at River Market.
The Hungry Floor - 1st Floor
Crepe Des Amis | Tiny Finery
Great Wall Tea Co | Pamola Bakery & Deli
The Crab Shop | Tre Galli Gelato Boardwalk Caffe
Fraser River Bike Tours & Rentals
KJM Urban Gardens | Wild Rice Restaurant
Re-Up BBQ | Wally's Burgers
Paddlewheeler Pub & Liquor Store
Donald’s Market | Emilio’s Deli
The Curious Floor 2nd Floor
La Perla Ballroom | Vancouver Circus School
Pedagogy Arts- Science - Art
The Network Hub
Dining & Culinary Arts
Naramata on the River
River Market: 207 - 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster BC Naramata BC www.bcculturalcrawl.com
Apr 24, 2012
An exclusive evening of Wine, Food & Fun
in support of BC Cultural Crawl.
Featuring Spring Release Wines
from Naramata
at the River Market at Westminster Quay
Whistler Village Square, Whistler BC 604.932.4540 www.araxi.com
The culinary cornerstone in the heart of Whistler Village, Araxi is recognized worldwide for its excellence in food, wine and hospitality. Chef James Walt crafts compelling regional cuisine based on local, sustainable ingredients. Semi-private wine room. Acclaimed wine and cocktail programs.
Dining & Culinary Arts
Bakerview EcoDairy
1356 Sumas Way Abbotsford BC V2S 8H2 604.557.5481
The Bakerview EcoDairy is the first demonstration farm of its kind in Canada, showcasing innovative and sustainable dairy farm practices while inviting the public to share in the experience. There’s something here for everyone, including an interactive Learning Centre, theatre, animal exhibit, robotic milking display and market!
Critically voted Vancouver’s ‘‘Best Seafood’ by Vancouver Magazine, Blue Water Cafe is celebrated as the City’s definitive destination for the freshest and finest wild fish. Stunning private wine rooms. Acclaimed wine and cocktail programs.
Dining & Culinary Arts
Bonfire Restaurant at The Cove Lakeside Resort
4205 Gellatly Road Westbank BC V4T 2K2 250.707.1810
Regional ingredients from the Okanagan and BC blended with flavors and reflections of the Southwest.
Cuisine of the Sun is inspired by the flavors and cooking styles from the Sonoran, Mojave and Chihuahuan Desert regions. Exotic and local ingredients combine through classical and rustic cookery techniques to create refreshing, bright, colorful dishes.
seagrille... the most spectacular Victoria seafood restaurant
Our culinary philosophy is quite simple…we are passionate about seafood and wine. A fresh new approach to coastal cuisine. Seasonally inspired ingredients harvested from the sea and grown fresh on Vancouver Island... simply as nature intended. A temptation of flavours, colours and textures artfully paired with the region's finest wines.
Understated contemporary design in a truly westcoast, seaside setting, with wood-burning fireplaces, a cozy winebar and an award-winning wine cellar.
Dining & Culinary Arts
CinCin Ristorante + Bar
1154 Robson St. Vancouver BC 604.688.7338 www.cincin.net
From the heritage wood-fired kitchen, executive chef Todd Howard crafts seasonally-inspired dishes embracing the traditions of Italy. Outstanding desserts. Acclaimed wine and cocktail programs.
Representing a mix of very talented local and international artists, Coffee Gallery at the Tate is a culmination of years of thought, hopes, and hard work. "Coffee Gallery?" you might wonder. They also sell coffee-to-go, coffee beans and loose teas.
Stop by, grab a coffee and enjoy some wonderful art, jewellery, and pottery. Visit our website for hours and more info.
Dining & Culinary Arts
The Dinner Party at the Van Dop Gallery
New Westminster BC
Your personal chef, James A. Groot offers you and your guests a sumptuous dining experience in an exclusive and intimate setting.
James will shop the local markets for the best seasonal ingredients
and custom design an 8 course Menu paired with local wines.
Starting with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with a personally guided gallery viewing.
Our glass and beam restaurant features the freshest seafood, meats and produce. Our Executive Chef Chris Shiner, is always impressing guests with his Pacific-Northwest inspired menu.
High, vaulted ceilings and oversized windows in the restaurant offer spectacular views to the lake and mountains beyond. Paired with our Pacific-Northwest inspired menu prepared by Executive Chef Chris Shiner, the Edgewater offers a dining experience that you won't soon forget.
Our cozy, intimate atmosphere in this gorgeous, natural setting offers up an experience reminiscent of Whistler's early days. Come see for yourself.
Dining & Culinary Arts
Galiano Oceanfront Inn Restaurant
134 Madrona Drive Galiano Island BC 250.539.3388 Toll Free 1.877.530.3939
Wine and Food have always evolved together, while complementing each other each other as the worlds classic wine regions attest. Our west coast menu is a reflection of the place we live. Pacific Salmon enjoyed with an Island grown Alderlea Pinot Noir is a testament to the powerful illustration of how regional wines complement foods from the same climatic conditions.
The restaurant's fine reputation has been enhanced under the culinary direction of Chef Dean Hillier and Restaurant Manager/ Sommelier, Richard Massey.
Dining & Culinary Arts
Hastings House Country Estate
160 Upper Ganges Rd Salt Spring Island BC 250.537.2362 Toll Free 1.800.661.9255
A small luxury country resort, spa and restaurant - sits on 22 acres on the waterfront of Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring Island. Enjoy luxury lodging, fine dining, wellness and relaxation in a casually-elegant atmosphere. Explore British Columbia’s natural beauty, Salt Spring’s mild climate and the warmth and creativity of its people. Salt Spring Island is voted 1000 Places to See Before You Die in National Geographic's 2009 Stay Guide. Come stay and be pampered by our attentive staff!
Préparez-vous à goûter à la fraîcheur de l'île ! Ce circuit des saveurs concilie dégustations des produits du terroir et de ses vins, piqueniques champêtres, bons restaurants, ateliers d'arts et culinaires, activités de plein air, attractions, visites de musées et de jardins, et surtout rencontres du savoir-faire local et du plaisir de vivre avec des producteurs, des vignerons, des restaurateurs, et des aubergistes accueillants.
C’est le début d’une aventure guidée par l’inspiration, selon vos goûts et à votre rythme.
Préparez-vous à goûter aux délices de la Vallée de l'Okanagan ! Dans cette région située à la même altitude que la Champagne en France, plus de cent viticulteurs et autres producteurs vous attendent avec leurs spécialités : vins traditionnels, vins de glace, vins et jus de fruits, mais aussi cidres, vinaigres raffinés, bières et pains artisanaux, fromages savoureux et gourmandises fruitières. Ajoutez-y une multitude de bonnes tables offrant une cuisine gastronomique inspirée par les produits du terroir, et voici le portrait des délices qui vous attendent !
O'Doul's Restaurant & Bar is a true classic.Executive Chef Chris Whittaker’s menu is West Coast eclectic, the emphasis on the fresh harvest of the fertile Fraser delta and the bounty of the Pacific. All complemented by the very best performers on the city's vibrant jazz scene, seven nights a week.
Throughout the summer and fall it's the best time to enjoy our beautiful and intimate, garden patio, perfect after a busy day!
Black Pig Month!
To all our food lovers and enthusiasts - April is a "Black Pig" month! Visit us in April and see what great dishes our chefs will create with a Black Pig!
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One of Victoria’s finest seafood restaurants, recently voted “Best Vancouver Island Restaurant” by Vancouver magazine. It’s an experience of pleasantly satisfying surprises. Our menu changes daily to allow us to serve only the freshest local ingredients. All salad greens and herbs are grown in our own kitchen gardens. You will savour the wholesome and beautiful creations of our award-winning chefs.
The restaurant at Sooke Harbour House is renowned both locally and internationally, and is remembered with pleasure by visitors from around the world. Please join us soon!
We serve Local, Organic, Seasonal, and Wild food!
Dining & Culinary Arts
Rockwater Secret Cove Resort Dining
5356 Ole's Cove Road Halfmoon Bay BC V0N 1Y2 604-738-1497 604.741.6106
Rockwater Secret Cove Resort has gained a strong reputation for dining excellence on the Sunshine Coast of BC. Our culinary team has prepared a wonderful menu of West Coast offerings, focusing on freshness while using the best of British Columbia’s produce.
Enjoy one of our many entrees while watching the sun set over Malaspina Strait in a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere.
Dining & Culinary Arts
Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge, the Oceanfront Resort at Cape Mudge
P.O. Box 460 #1 Lighthouse Road Quadra Island BC V0P 1N0 250.285.2042
Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge offers privacy and seclusion within a 1100 acre forest located on Quadra Island, only a 10 minute ferry ride from downtown Campbell River. The lodge features Pacific Coast Kwagiulth architecture as well as traditional and contemporary native art.
Tsa-Kwa-Luten ("Saw-kwa-loo-tan") Lodge is a magical place where legends live in a land of salmon, eagles, killer whales, soaring mountain peaks, swirling tidal waters and lush evergreen forests. Kayak, hike, bike or simply savour the beauty and peacefulness of Quadra Island.
All our accommodations feature ocean views of historic Discovery Passage including the sauna and hot tub.
Dining & Culinary Arts
West Coast Wilderness Lodge Inlets Restaurant
6649 Maple Road Egmont BC V0N 1N0 604.883.3667 1-877-988-3838
"...a sublime four-course dinner long on innovation, artistry and superior ingredients -- featuring the Sunshine Coast's freshest seasonal fare complemented by Inlet's extensive wine collection."
As you dine, you'll see Cormorants, Great Blue Herons and the occasional Sea Lion sporting in the waters far below. Watch the currents switch direction as the tide changes with all the fury of the Skookumchuck Rapids, just a few miles away.
“The Jewel in Vancouver’s culinary crown.” Pristine regional ingredients are sourced to deliver superbly conceived dishes. Industry-leading wine and cocktail programs.
Accented by wood beams, warm earth tones and an original art collection, Wild Saffron Bistro’s selections lure you in.
Progressive West Coast cuisine satisfies the senses with exciting and creative dishes. Enjoy our large selection of local and international wines or try some of Swans award winning beers.
From apples on the trees to busy buzzing bees, the Abbotsford tour offers a farm fresh, honey sweet experience! Country markets feature quality poultry, local produce, seasonal berries, flavoured honey, gourmet ice cream, & hand crafted soaps. Two nurseries have beautiful display gardens, plants of all sorts, home & garden décor, & unique gifts. Enjoy down home cooking or upscale cuisine at Abbotsford’s favourite restaurants, or learn to catch your own dinner! The July Berry Festival or August Agrifair will add a special family event to your vacation.
CLICK HERE to head to download the Abbotsford Circle Farm Tour Brochure!