Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Things To Do

Cuisine Adventures abound:

• Ethnic diversity of restaurants rarely seen elsewhere in the world
• West coast cuisine that focuses on fresh seafood and locally grown produce
• Lunch and dinner cruises that pair stunning vistas with savoury repasts
• Traditional afternoon tea with scones, tiny sandwiches and berries and cream
• Unparalleled opportunities to learn from master chefs at the region's leading culinary schools.

If you have an abiding passion for food, the Farms, Orchards and Markets of the region will prove sublime.

• Farmers’ markets flourish here, tempting with seasonal fruits and vegetables, locally raised meats, foraged mushrooms and greens, plus locally produced and freshly baked breads and sweets
• Take a fascinating tour of one of the many family-run farms of the fertile and scenic Fraser Valley, the region’s largest agricultural belt
• Pick your own berries: the valley is Canada’s blueberry capital
• Buy artisanal products such as cheese (and ice cream!) direct from producers.

The Fraser Valley is fast becoming a notable wine-producing region, specializing in northern-climate grapes and fruit wines. More than ten Wineries and Vineyards are found here, most offering tours, tastings and even sumptuous meals. Sample local wines as well as the region’s micro-brewed beers in many of the area’s restaurants, particularly in Vancouver.