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Every day during the summer months, downtown Vancouver’s Fishermen’s Wharf is crowded with boats unloading tuna, salmon, crabs, prawns and more: almost all of it caught locally. So where does the catch of the day end up? Continue reading:
Fresh, Wild and Local: Where to find Vancouver’s best seafood
Vancouver has a deserved reputation as a foodie’s paradise, with acclaimed restaurants across the city blending fresh West Coast ingredients with international influences. But all that haute cuisine can take a toll on your wallet. For visitors dining on a budget, here’s a quick guide to eating cheap in Vancouver:
While admittedly it’s been a very slow start to summer here in Vancouver, there are plenty of rainy day activities to keep us going through the drizzle, and enough breaks in the clouds to get us out and enjoying the nature surrounding our city.
Last weekend I hopped off the Trolley at The Teahouse in Stanley Park and enjoyed the views from their spacious outdoor patio along with some delicious Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna followed by a BC Salmon Burger. While the building itself is beautiful, the view looking over Ferguson Point and onto the ocean is pretty amazing, too. Continue reading:
Vancouver by Trolley – Stop 16 & 17 (Stanley Park Flag Stops)
If you’ve read the 30 Stops in 30 Weeks blog previously, it’s pretty apparent that I love Stanley Park. With 1000 acres to explore, many a wonderful afternoon can be spent exploring Vancouver’s #1 attraction. What you haven’t read yet, is my love for ice cream. You can imagine my excitement when I hopped off the Trolley at Prospect Point yesterday, home of the World Famous Ice Cream. Aside from their regular ice cream flavors, the Prospect Point Cafe offers something new to the market – matcha green tea soft-serve. This is a far stretch from the twist cones we remember from McDonald’s, yet the grown-up taste is a welcomed refreshment. I of course had to get a scoop of my favorite maple walnut ice cream, too. Continue reading:
Vancouver by Trolley – Stop 15 Prospect Point (Red 7)
Winters in Vancouver have a reputation for being . . . well . . . a bit wet and cloudy. So when the first warm rays of summer grace city sidewalks, Vancouverites can’t wait to get outside for some patio dining.
The city boasts hundreds of bars and restaurants with patio space, offering a uniquely Old World dining experience on the West Coast. But for the consummate warm weather meal in Vancouver, you have to choose a patio with seaside views. The Coal Harbour, English Bay, West End and Granville Island neighborhoods are all home to great restaurants offering outdoor dining on prime waterfront real estate.
Here are just a few selections for a memorable patio meal right on the water:
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A Table with a View: Patio dining in Vancouver
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