Sipping on a hot cocoa as you wander through a magical winter landscape decorated with over a million twinkling lights is the ultimate holiday season experience, and luckily if you’re visiting the annual VanDusen Botanical Garden Festival of Lights there’s not only hot chocolate but lots of delicious snacks, drinks, and festive foodie treats to enjoy.
Light up your taste buds this year with all the yummy food trucks at VanDusen this year! Take a peek at your options below.
Cocoa Chateau
Grab a gourmet hot chocolate or apple cider to keep you warm on your walk. Bags of popcorn are also available.
Fireside Fondue
Gather at the fireside to ward off the cold and enjoy a cheesy or chocolatey winter specialty! Serving gourmet fondue with a selection of sides, apple cider, and their signature Lotus Biscoff Hot Chocolate.
Cin City Donuts
Mini donuts are a festival-favourite (no matter what season!) Also serving hot drinks.
LaGlace Ice Cream
Head inside the Glacial Passage for a cold treat! LaGlace serves artisanal ice cream in an assortment of holiday flavours, as well as hot chocolate.
Mr. Arancino
Balls of risotto with a gooey cheese interior, Mr. Arancino’s take on the traditional Sicilian treat comes in a variety of flavours. Arancini are gluten-free, with meat, vegetarian, and vegan options available.
NaMì
Tasty grab and go Vietnamese vermicelli bowls, spring rolls, and bánh mì. Drinks include Vietnamese coffee and Vietnamese hot chocolate.
Ay!Mamacita
Chow down on tacos, rice bowls or a chorizo queso torta and wash it down with a specialty spicy hot chocolate or Mexican Eggnog Atole at Ay!Mamacita.
Japadog
Japanese-inspired hot dogs with menu items like kurobuta terimayo, wagyu beef, or oroshi, and cheese, and more! The truck will also be serving tomato and basil soup, corn potage soup, and beverages. Vegetarian options available.
Shaughnessy Wine Patio and Restaurant
For a sit-down experience after exploring the grounds, head over to the Shaughnessy Wine Patio for a seasonal beverage like mulled wine or Baileys hot chocolate and a variety of hot food including chowder, pretzels, and more.
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Festival of Lights is on display until January 7, 2024. Open every day 4 PM – 10 PM. Closed December 25th, 2023.
VanDusen Botanical Garden is located at 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver.
There are many ways to get to these by transit. Visit TransLink’s Trip Planner to find your way.
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