Food or Wine

Fri May 18, 2012 - Sat May 26, 2012

Vancouver Craft Beer Week is back, baby! Featuring larger events, more breweries and special guests from the brewing industry (local and abroad), VCBW consists of a series of signature festival events and independently organized satellite events at numerous venues around town. Check out the Events page for ticketing information, the Specials page for walk-up events and the Official Beer page to find out more about this year's VCBW Collaboration Cascadian Dark Ale. Cheers!

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Sat January 21, 2012 - Sat December 22, 2012

Make your way to the award-winning Eagle's Eye Restaurant for a signature dinner you will never forget! Perched among our resort's peaks, at 2347 m (7700 ft), the Eagle's Eye Restaurant provides an exceptional setting for five star dining. Each dinner in the Winter Concert Series is a five course meal, paired with wine and speciality drinks brought to you by famed BC Vineyards such as Nichol Vineyards Kettle Valley Winery. Live music, presentations on each course, a crackling fire and moon-lit mountain tops make this the quintessential Kicking Horse experience. Reservations are highly recommended.

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Sat May 26, 2012 - Sun October 07, 2012

Start the morning right with a decadent Bubble Breakfast. Guests will tour the Sparkling Cave and have the opportunity to learn about crafting wine, in the traditional champagne method. At the end of the tour, enjoy a luxurious breakfast paired with our award winning Sparkling Chenin Blanc. Dare to compare it to its imported counterpart...Orange juice optional! This experience is limited to 30 people.

Dates for 2012 are: May 5, 6, 12; Jul 14 & 15; Aug 11 & 12, Sep 15, 16, 29 & 30 and Oct 6 & 7

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Fri June 01, 2012 - Sun June 03, 2012

Celebrity chefs, popular local restaurants, wineries, food & beverage manufacturers, cookbook authors, retailers, artisans & many others from the culinary world will come together for a 3 day public extravaganza at BC Place. EAT Vancouver encompasses unique food experiences, opportunities to learn behind-the-scenes culinary magic from professional chefs, dynamic entertainment through celebrity chef cooking demonstrations & intense culinary competitions, diverse food, beverage & cooking related exhibits; and of course, fantastic shopping opportunities.

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Fri June 01, 2012 - Sun June 03, 2012

Tofino Food and Wine Festival celebrates the marriage of food and wine, with the main event, Grazing in the Gardens, showcasing local culinary talents and British Columbia wines, in the beautiful Tofino Botanical Gardens. Events of the festival support several non profit organizations and initiatives, including Tofino Botanical Gardens Foundation, Community Children's Centre and Tofino's Community Garden, Lighthouse Trail and Multi Use Path (MUP). It is truly a memorable weekend, and a wonderful way to experience the west coast. Please see website for more details.

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Sat June 02, 2012 - Sat June 02, 2012

Imagine a nice sunny day, the air filled with the aroma of simmering pots of blazing hot chili & the sound of some 'down home' music. Artists & craftspeople set up tables to display their work. The Chilli Cook-Off is fun for all.

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Sat June 02, 2012 - Sat December 01, 2012

Why take a WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) wine course from Fine Vintage? The instructors are the most qualified in the industry, and we offer the highest quality wine tastings. In fact, we guarantee that you will learn the art of wine tasting. At each evening class you will taste a minimum of 8 wines averaging $40 per bottle. We spend twice as much on wine as any other school in the Pacific Northwest so you get to taste top quality wines, which is essential for learning and makes the courses lots of fun.

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Sun June 10, 2012 - Sun June 10, 2012

4th Annual Island Chefs' Collaborative Local Food Festival Participate in an amazing culinary celebration of foods & beverages produced locally by the people who work to "defend our backyard." Talented chefs from throughout south Vancouver Island create a menu based on seasonal vegetables, fish & meat available locally. Discover a bounty of delicious products, hear about the challenges & successes of local producers, & discover the ecological & economic benefits of the "100 Mile Diet." For further information visit the Island Chefs' Collaborative Local Food Festival website.

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Fri June 15, 2012 - Sat June 16, 2012

The biggest shellfish party on the West Coast celebrated in the heart of Canada's oyster growing capital - the Comox Valley.

Join us for multiple events including our extremely popular culinary demos hosted by some of BC's top chefs, live entertainment, competitions and of course, lots of fresh shellfish straight from the ocean to your plate.

Celebrating the best BC has to offer from the world of food and beverage, this two-day festival takes place the third weekend of June every year.

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Mon July 02, 2012 - Wed September 12, 2012

To epicures, First Nations cuisine is often a mystery, French cuisine is the epitome of a fine dining experience, and fresh organic ingredients are always a culinary necessity. Under the guidance of our French chef Philippe, you will solve some First Nations food mysteries, discover exquisite French cuisine, and find the freshest, unique organic ingredients on earth. A rafting adventure through the wettest rapids of the Thompson River is the icing on your culinary experience.

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