Culinary Arts

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.

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Abbotsford Circle Farm Tour


Abbotsford BC
604-864-5675
www.circlefarmtour.com

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!

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!

www.ecodairy.ca | www.nutrifoodsmarket.com

Brentwood Bay Lodge
Seagrill & Pub

849 Verdier Avenue
Victoria BC V8M 1C5
Toll Free 1.888.544.2079
www.brentwoodbaylodge.com

Open daily for breakfast lunch & dinner

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.

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

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

www.clayworkscafe.com

Open Monday to Saturday 6am - 4:30pm

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.

Coffee Gallery at the Tate

#59 - 7238 189th Street
Surrey BC
604.575.8608

www.coffeegalleryatthetate.com

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.

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.

Edible BC


Vancouver BC
1.888.812.9660
www.edible-britishcolumbia.com

Sightseeing for your tastebuds

The Historic Mesa Hotel

35681 97th Street
Oliver BC
250.498.3842

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

Leau a la bouche sur l'Ile de Vancouver

220-1555 West 7th Avenue
Victoria BC
www.tourisme-cb.com/circuit1.html

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.

Preparez-vous a gouter aux delices de la Vallee de l'Okanagan ! Dans cette region situee a la meme


Kelowna BC
www.tourisme-cb.com

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.

Sooke Harbour House Restaurant

1528 Whiffen Spit Road
Sooke BC V0S 1N0
250.642.3421
www.sookeharbourhouse.com

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!

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

www.capemudgeresort.bc.ca

Open Mid April to Mid October

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.

Vancouver Aquarium - Ocean Wise


Vancouver BC
www.oceanwise.ca

A Vancouver Aquarium Conservation Program

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

West Coast Chocolate Festival


Port Moody BC V3E 1K6
604.939.8068
www.chocolatefestival.ca

Oct 15, 2010 to Nov 10, 2010

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.

Visit Our Website for a full list of events!

Wild Saffron Bistro
Swans Suite Hotel

506 Pandora Avenue
Victoria BC V8W 1N6
250.361.3310
www.swanshotel.com

Tuesday — Saturday, 5pm — 10pm

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.

Voted Top Ten Restaurant in Victoria!