Food destinations within easy reach of Vancouver, worth the early start.
Food destinations within easy reach of Vancouver. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Famous for: Howe Sound Brewing, Backcountry Brewing, plus the Sea to Sky Gondola lunch
Squamish, 45 minutes up the Sea to Sky Highway, is the brewery district between Vancouver and Whistler, three taprooms plus a Sea to Sky Gondola lunch.
Famous for: Bearfoot Bistro tasting menu, Araxi long table, Caramba pizzas
Whistler Village, two hours up the Sea to Sky Highway, is BC's reference ski-resort dining destination, Bearfoot Bistro tasting menu and Araxi long table.
Famous for: Township 7 Vineyards, Singletree Winery, Mt Lehman Winery tastings
Fraser Valley wine country, an hour east of Vancouver, runs a small wine region with cool-climate riesling, pinot noir and Township 7 Bordeaux blends.
Famous for: Red Fish Blue Fish dock counter, Brasserie L'Ecole, the Empress afternoon tea
Victoria, three hours away by BC Ferries and bus, is BC's capital city, the Inner Harbour, Red Fish Blue Fish dockside fish and chips and Brasserie L'Ecole.
Famous for: Unsworth Vineyards, Cherry Point Estate, Hilary's Cheese, Merridale Cidery
Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island three hours from Vancouver is BC's Wine Capital, plus Hilary's Cheese, Merridale Cidery and Cobble Hill farmers market.
Famous for: Tunstall Bay Cafe, Snug Cove Bakery, Cates Pharmacy Cafe
Bowen Island, 20 minutes by BC Ferry from Horseshoe Bay, is a Howe Sound village with the Snug Cove Bakery, Tunstall Bay Cafe and the Saturday farmers market.