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.
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](http://www.circlefarmtour.com/files/File/Abbotsford/Abby Brochure 2010.pdf) to view the Abbotsford Circle Farm Tour Brochure!
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!
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
Cafe Guido & West Coast Community Craft Shop
7135 Market Street Port Hardy BC V0N 2P0 250.949.9808 Cafe 250.949.2650 Gallery
SHOP - local art is featured in West Coast Community Craft Shop gallery
SIP - indulge in espressos & sweet homemade scones at Cafe Guido
SAVOUR - great new books and funks giftware in the Book Nook
Dining & Culinary Arts
Clayworks Cafe and Gallery
500 Industrail Park Place (Just over the bridge on Highway 28) Gold River BC V0P1G0 1.250.283.2374 Cafe & Gallery Cell 1.250.283.7782 Studio Fax 1.250.283.2385
Clayworks Cafe and Gallery offers fresh food and a great atmosphere in a beautiful location next to the Gold River. Our menu includes full breakfast until 11am, lunch, fresh baked goods, smoothies, fair trade organic coffee and espresso drinks. Eat in with the surroundings of the gallery featuring local pottery or on the outside patio with beautiful mountain views and sounds of the river.
North Island Clayworks produces functional and decorative stoneware pottery fired to cone 5/6 in an electric kiln. All functional pieces are fired with lead free glazes and are oven and dishwasher safe. Our signature pieces are made by using a combination of sgrafitto techniques (scratching through the upper layer to reveal the clay) and hand painting using engobes and terra sigilatta (a fine coating of clay). This handcrafted process allows each piece to have its own unique quality.
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.
Invites you
to follow the history and charm of the original 1912 Queensborough Hotel from New Westminster, rebuilt, reopened and renamed the Oliver Hotel in 1922 Entertains you
at the Rumour Mill Bar & Grill with a full menu, live comedy & musical entertainment Caters to you
at the Crush Pad Bistro & Wine Bar featuring Globabl Fuision Cuisine
Ce circuit des saveurs concilie degustations des produits du terroir et de ses vins, piqueniques champêtres, bons restaurants, ateliers d'arts et culinaires, activites 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 debut d'une aventure guidee par l'inspiration, selon vos gouts et a votre rythme.
Dining & Culinary Arts
Preparez-vous a gouter aux delices de la Vallee de l'Okanagan ! Dans cette region situee a la meme
Preparez-vous a gouter aux delices de la Vallee de l'Okanagan ! Dans cette region situee a la meme altitude que la Champagne en France, plus de cent viticulteurs et autres producteurs vous attendent avec leurs specialites : vins traditionnels, vins de glace, vins et jus de fruits, mais aussi cidres, vinaigres raffines, bieres et pains artisanaux, fromages savoureux et gourmandises fruitieres. Ajoutez-y une multitude de bonnes tables offrant une cuisine gastronomique inspiree par les produits du terroir, et voici le portrait des delices qui vous attendent !
C'est le debut d'une aventure guidee par l'inspiration, selon vos gouts et a votre rythme.
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
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.
Created to educate and empower consumers about the issues surrounding sustainable seafood, Ocean Wise works directly with restaurants, markets, food services and suppliers ensuring that they have the most current scientific information regarding seafood to help them make ocean-friendly buying decisions.
CLICK HERE to find an Ocean Wise restaurant CLICK HERE for a full list of Ocean Wise partners CLICK HERE for the Ocean Wise Partner Directory
Welcome to the Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam area of beautiful southwest British Columbia… where culture meets nature, and chocolate is magic!
No ordinary chocolate event, our festival inspires, informs, surprises, entertains, and above all celebrates chocolate. Events can be savoured individually, or experienced successively for the ultimate chocolate experience ... the indulgent little escape we all need once in a while.
And as if that's not enough, your mere presence grows our mission: mentoring youth in event production and marketing, showcasing emerging artists and performers, and modeling our mindfully appreciative approach to chocolate and to life.
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.