If you like seafood, you'll love Northern British Columbia. Summer is the optimal time to savour freshly caught fish and other local bounty, but the dining is delicious and diverse year round.
Highlights include:
Prince Rupert
Choose from a stunning array of seafood at this Pacific port city. The daily catch includes crab, prawns, shrimp, halibut, rockfish and salmon.
Cow Bay
This waterfront district offers front row seats to the bustling action of Prince Rupert harbour. Enjoy a meal complete with views of cruise ships, kayaks, government ferries, and fish boats. Don't forget the resident eagles, otters and seals.
Cow Bay Cafe
The cafe's mouth-watering menu features fresh seafood and vegetarian cuisine, with a halibut chowder that can't be missed.
Breakers Pub
A waterfront favourite offering extensive fresh seafood choices. Enjoy a meal or a quiet drink on the patio overlooking the docks.
Smiles Seafood Cafe
Since 1934, this cozy cafe has satisfied customers with its excellent, reasonably-priced seafood.
Opa Japanese Sushi Story
Set in the rustic ambience of a refurbished net loft, this specialty restaurant leaves sushi lovers raving about its fresh authenticity.
Cowpuccinos in Cow Bay
For a sweet finale to any meal, let Cowpuccinos tempt you with its decadent homemade desserts.
Downtown Prince Rupert
Rain Dining Lounge
This new restaurant features locally caught seafood in a lovely, sophisticated setting.
Waterfront Restaurant at the Crest Hotel
The Waterfront serves up a panoramic view with its fresh-caught seafood and award-winning wines.
Prince George
As Northern BC's most urbanized city, Prince George boasts over 100 restaurants, serving a variety of local and international cuisine.
White Goose Bistro
Recently opened by Moreno Miotto, formerly of Bis Moreno in Vancouver, this classic French bistro made En Route magazine's "Where to Eat Next" list in 2006, as one of "25 new Canadian restaurants that are changing the way we'll dine in 2007 and beyond".
Queen Charlotte Islands
Kenawii's Kitchen
Join Roberta Olson for a traditional Haida feast in her home overlooking spectacular Skidegate Inlet. The huge family-style feast includes traditional dishes such as seafood chowder, plain and pepper smoked salmon, halibut with white dill sauce, venison with wild cranberry, and fresh berry pie.
Farmers' Markets
Many northern communities host summer markets which bring the best of local produce, baked goods and specialty products to the public.
Look for markets in Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Prince George, Fort St. James, Smithers and Terrace. Ask at local Visitor Centres for time and location info.
Unique Events
Crabfest
The Nisga'a village Gingolx, situated at the mouth of the Nass River, hosts July's Crabfest, an Aboriginal music festival featuring over 30 vendors with arts, crafts, and delicious food.
West Coast Fishing Club
Sign up for a luxurious cooking school getaway at this club's remote wilderness lodge on Langara Island, located off the northern tip of the Queen Charlotte Islands.