by Kathy Mak Few things are more Vancouver than the beloved seawall, considered the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront path. Cycling the seawall bike lane is one of the most entrenched pastimes of locals and a must-do for newcomers. Some folks ride the Vancouver seawall for exercise, some for the extraordinary views and iconic sights, and some for the novelty; but few may realize the seawall is a string of the best waterside pubs and patios in the city! If pairing tasty bites and beverages with your wheels is a priority, then you’re in for a treat with over 24 waterfront pit stops to please your palette while you pedal! This suggested “Pubs & Patios Pedal” route will take you on a bikeable feast along Vancouver’s seawall. Start at Canada Place for 11 am and wind along the mostly paved, flat path for 22 km (13.7 miles) via Stanley Park, English…
by Kathy Mak Few things are more Vancouver than the beloved seawall, considered the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront path. Cycling the seawall bike lane is one of the most entrenched pastimes of locals and a must-do for newcomers. Some folks ride the Vancouver seawall for exercise, some for the extraordinary views and iconic sights, and some for the novelty; but few may realize the seawall is a string of the best waterside pubs and patios in the city! If pairing tasty bites and beverages with your wheels is a priority, then you’re in for a treat with over 24 waterfront pit stops to please your palette while you pedal! This suggested “Pubs & Patios Pedal” route will take you on a bikeable feast along Vancouver’s seawall. Start at Canada Place for 11 am and wind along the mostly paved, flat path for 22 km (13.7 miles) via Stanley Park, English…
Brookside Boutique Tours offers a variety of Fraser Valley-based Wine, Beer, Farm, and Custom tours for anyone looking to explore, sip and savour, and sight-see the day away! Tour Company: Brookside Boutique Tours Community: Surrey Phone: 604.839.2879 Website: www.southfrasershuttlesandtours.com E-mail: info@brooksidetours.ca Available Culinary Tours: Craft Beer Tour Fraser Valley Wine Tour
Our company offers a variety of tours throughout the year. Spring and Summer tours offer nature walks, wildlife viewing, sightseeing, and heritage exploration that makes for a fun and educational experience. We offer individual fare tours to Metro Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Whistler Village, and Squamish. We also offer group tours to craft breweries, fruit wineries, whitewater rafting, and other fun activity tours. Tour Company: Burnaby Tours & Charters Community: Burnaby Phone: 604.422.8862 | 1.844.322.8862 Website: www.burnabytours.com E-mail: info@burnabytours.com Available Culinary Tours: Craft Brewery Tour Fraser Valley Winery Tour
Canadian Craft Tours is a company of craft beer, spirits and wine fanatics. We love to introduce locals and visitors alike to our world. Our tours focus on the experience at each venue with education on the local libation industry. Tour Company: Canadian Craft Tours Community: Vancouver Phone: 778.320.3409 | 1.800.601.9483 Website: www.canadiancrafttours.ca E-mail: Info@CanadianCraftTours.ca Available Culinary Tours: The Best of Granville Island Tour Vancouver Dim Sum Chinatown Tour Vancouver’s Best Coffee Tour Japanese Food Tour Vancouver Brewery Tour North Vancouver Brewery Tour Vancouver Brewery & Distillery Tour Vancouver Walking Brewery Tour Vancouver Wine Tour | Fraser Valley Wine Tour
Through our guided tours, we tell captivating stories about what’s really going on in the city beyond the glimmering glass towers and incredible coastal and mountain views (though we never get tired of our beautiful city!) Our guides are passionate, connected Vancouverites who have a love for bike riding, telling stories, and meeting new people. Tour Company: Cycle City Tours Community: Vancouver Phone: 604.618.8626 Website: www.cyclevancouver.com E-mail: bookings@cyclecitytours.com Available Culinary Tours: Cycle City Tours
Forbidden Vancouver stages walking tours and special events that celebrate Vancouver history. We tell the stories that don’t make it on to the tour buses, tales of crime, corruption, and sin. As notorious former mayor L.D. Taylor once said … “We’re a port city. This ain’t no Sunday School town!” Tour Company: Forbidden Vancouver Tours Community: Vancouver Phone: 604.227.7570 Website: www.forbiddenvancouver.ca E-mail: will@forbiddenvancouver.ca Available Culinary Tours: Art Deco Architecture & Chocolate Walking Tour
Awarded for excellence, Luxury Transport Inc. offers the very best in Vancouver tours and Whistler transfers for individuals and group transportation. Tour Company: Luxury Transport Community: Langley Phone: 604.522.8484 | 1.877.425.4692 Website: www.luxbus.com E-mail: inquiry@luxbus.com Available Culinary Tours: Langley Wine Tour
We are not your average culinary tour company! Our goal is to get visitors out of the downtown core and immersed in interesting and tasty neighbourhoods. We visit a variety of local areas such as historic Railtown and the very modern Olympic Village. On our food tours, guests are treated to interesting stories, history & architecture, insider tips on the best hidden gems in the city, and a chance to meet the local owners and chefs. Our tours are geared towards the more adventurous traveller who is looking to get off the typical tourist path and explore parts of the city that are more local, tasty, and unique. Tour Company: Off the Eaten Track Culinary Tours Community: Victoria Phone: 778.918.4584 | Toll Free: 1-800-418-1906 Website: www.offtheeatentracktours.ca E-mail: info@offtheeatentracktours.ca
Wine tours, Rainforest foraging tour, crab-catch & cook trips! Our tours are guided by local Vancouver chefs, sommeliers and foragers. Tour Company: Swallow Tail Culinary Adventures Community: Vancouver Phone: 778.319.9453 Website: www.swallowtail.ca E-mail: robin@swallowtail.ca Available Culinary Tours: Vancouver Wine Tour Crab & Cruise: Gourmet Sailing Trip Wild Foraging: BC Rainforest Walk & Lunch Catch & Cook: Crab Tour Vancouver
Vancouver Beer and Wine Tours is the Lower Mainland’s leading tour provider for both locals and visitors to Vancouver. Tour Company: Vancouver Beer & Wine Tours Community: Vancouver Phone: 778.886.7647 Website: www.vancouverbeerandwinetours.com Available Culinary Tours: Vancouver Beer and Wine Tours
Voted Top 10 Beer Tour in the World by Trip Advisor in 2019! Craft beer is our passion. At Vancouver Brewery Tours, we take great pride in connecting you with Vancouver’s vibrant craft beer community through our fun and informative brewery tours. While on tour, you’ll journey to our most popular craft breweries for behind the scenes tours, enjoy VIP access, learn the story of each brewery and most importantly, enjoy the beers you love with friends new and old. Oh, and you’ll leave with a free Vancouver Brewery Tours 16oz pint glass too! Tour Company: Vancouver Brewery Tours Community: Vancouver Phone: 604.318.2280 Website: www.vancouverbrewerytours.com E-mail: info@vancouverbrewerytours.com Available Culinary Tours: Vancouver Brewery Tour Craft Brewery & Food Brewery Tour Gastown Pub Walk Brewery Creek Walking Tour
The original Vancouver Food Tour is a culinary adventure company that guides locals and visitors to BC’s best dining gems. A passionate team of local food and drink experts entertain guests on the delectable and informative tours. Tour Company: Vancouver Food Tour Community: Vancouver Phone: 778.228.7932 Website: www.vancouverfoodtour.com E-mail: info@vancouverfoodtour.com Available Culinary Tours: Vancouver Vegan Food Tour Craft Beer n’ Bites Tour Gastown Tasting Tour Modern Chinatown Tasting Tour Urban Foodie Experience Urban Brewery Experience West Coast Foodie Adventure Vancouver Brewery Tour at Big Rock Brewing
This is best way to see and taste Vancouver! In 2-3 hours, you’ll get to explore an iconic neighbourhood while eating and drinking your way through one-of-a-kind dishes that define Vancouver’s culinary scene. Tour Company: Vancouver Foodie Tours Community: Vancouver Phone: 604-295-8844 | Toll Free: 1.877.804.9220 Website: www.foodietours.ca E-mail: info@foodietours.ca Available Culinary Tours: Gastronomic Gastown Tour Granville Island Market Tour Guilty Pleasures Gourmet Tour World’s Best Food Truck Tour