Food guides for British Columbia

Afternoon tea in Victoria, BC: how it works, when to book and what to expect

Afternoon tea is one of the things Victoria is known for. What the tiers and pots are, how far ahead to plan, how to tip, and how to find a quieter tea room than the famous hotel.

What's in season in BC: a month-by-month guide to British Columbia food

British Columbia has a long food calendar, from spring greens and spot prawns to Okanagan cherries, autumn apples and winter oysters. A month-by-month guide to what to look for.

BC Regional Foods: Nanaimo Bars, Salmon, Spot Prawns

BC regional foods explained: the Nanaimo bar and its unsettled origin, salmon runs, the short spot prawn season and Okanagan fruit and wine country dining.

BC spot prawn season: when it is and how to eat them in Vancouver

Spot prawns are the most anticipated seafood of the Vancouver year, fresh for only a few weeks each spring. When the season runs, where to buy them off the boat, and how to eat them.

Become a Local Champion in Vancouver

Earn a Local Champion in Vancouver title by rating five places, answering three Top 3 questions and making a list, from dim sum and salmon to the Drive.

Local Champion Nanaimo: Earn the Title

Local Champion Nanaimo: the app title for people who rate five places, answer three Top 3 questions and make a list, from bars to brewpubs. No prize.

Local Champion Victoria: How to Earn the Title

Local Champion Victoria: the app title for people who rate five places, answer three Top 3 questions and make a list, from brunch to chowder. No prize.

Best Burger in Squamish: Start a Real Answer

Best burger in Squamish: why the question has no single answer yet, how a quick Best in town question and a tagged rating can build one, and what to taste for.

Best Chinese Bakeries in Vancouver: Buns and Egg Tarts

A guide to the best Chinese bakeries in Vancouver: pineapple buns, egg tarts, wife cake and steamed buns in Chinatown, Kingsway and Richmond, and how to order.

Best Fish and Chips in Victoria: Wharf Stands and Pubs

A guide to the best fish and chips in Victoria: harbour-side stands at Fisherman's Wharf, a waterfront favourite, pub plates and what to order, cod or halibut.

Best Fried Chicken in Vancouver: Korean, Southern, Sandwich

A guide to the best fried chicken in Vancouver: Korean double-fried wings, Southern plates, Nashville hot sandwiches and a Richmond classic, with ordering tips.

The best neighbourhoods for food in Vancouver, and what to eat in each

Vancouver eats by neighbourhood. Where to go for dim sum, ramen, Italian, Punjabi sweets, brunch and seafood, and how to plan a day so you are hungry in the right place.

Best Okanagan Peaches: Fruit Stands and Farm Markets

A guide to the best Okanagan peaches and where to buy them: fruit stands in the Similkameen, Osoyoos and Kelowna farm markets, when to go and how to pick fruit.

Best Ramen in Vancouver: Styles, Areas and How to Order

A guide to the best ramen in Vancouver: tonkotsu and Hakata-style bowls, the Robson Street ramen strip, how to order a bowl and what to check before you go.

Best restaurants near me in Vancouver: a neighbourhood guide (2026)

Searching for the best restaurants near you in Vancouver gives you a very long list. Here is how to narrow it by neighbourhood, by kind of meal and by price, and how to tell a good place from a busy one.

Best Sushi in Vancouver: Omakase to Everyday Rolls

A guide to the best sushi in Vancouver: counter omakase, everyday rolls, Pacific salmon and how to order, plus a way to list the counters you love.

Best Tacos in Tofino: Build a Real Answer

Best tacos in Tofino is a question the town argues about: how to compare tacos fairly, how a quick Best in town question works and how to add your stars.

Brackendale Eagle Season Food: Eat Well in Winter

Brackendale eagle season food: when the bald eagles gather, what a cold morning on the river asks for, and how to plan a warm meal in Squamish afterwards.

Breakfast in Tofino: Bakeries, Coffee and Buns

Breakfast in Tofino before surf, a hike or a storm: a well-known bakery, the coffee habit, how the mornings go and how to rate a bun so others can find it.

Breakfast Before the Lifts in Whistler

Breakfast before the lifts in Whistler: how to eat early, fast and well before first chair, what to order and how to rate it so the next skier plans better.

Food Worth a Drive in British Columbia: Four Routes

Food worth a drive in British Columbia: brewery towns on the Sea to Sky, Fraser Valley farm stands and pie, Kootenay farms and Okanagan fruit, in four routes.

Brunch in Duncan BC: Cafes, Coffee and Bakeries

Brunch in Duncan BC is a downtown habit: how mornings run in the City of Totems, what to order, how to find a quiet table and how to rate it for others.

Brunch in Vancouver: where to go and how to beat the weekend lines

Weekend brunch in Vancouver means lines, patios and very good eggs. Which neighbourhoods to try, when to arrive, what to order, and how to avoid waiting an hour for a table.

Brunch in Victoria BC: Where the Lineups Are

Brunch in Victoria BC is a serious pastime: two well-known rooms, the lineup rules, what to order and how a rating with the dish helps the next hungry person.

Build Your Comox Valley Food List: Three Sections

A Comox Valley food list in three sections: oysters, the market and a ski day. How to set up the sections, add notes and friends and keep a weekend in order.

Your Cowichan Valley Food List: A Day Trip Plan

A Cowichan Valley food list turns a day trip from Victoria into a route: how to order the stops, add notes, invite the people in the car and share the result.

Your Parksville Qualicum Beach Food List for a Beach Day

A Parksville Qualicum Beach food list for a beach day: how to plan stops by the tide, add notes and friends, and keep a weekend of sand and snacks in order.

Build Your Pemberton Farm Loop List

Build a Pemberton farm loop list: how to plan a drive through the valley, keep notes on each stand, add friends and share the whole loop as one list.

Build Your Salt Spring Island Food List by Ferry Leg

A Salt Spring Island food list organized by ferry leg: Swartz Bay to Fulford, the island loop and the boat home. Sections, notes and friends in one list.

Build Your Vancouver Congee List: Congee and Noodles

Build a Vancouver congee list with a method: what to judge in the rice porridge, the broth and the noodles, how to take notes and how to share your favourites.

Your Whistler Food List: Eat Well on a Budget

Build a Whistler food list for a weekend on a budget: how to sort places by tag, add notes and friends, and keep the whole plan in one place.

Campbell River Farmers Market: A Seasonal Guide

The Campbell River farmers market runs in the warm months: where listings place it, why the day varies, what to buy and how to rate stalls and farm stands.

Campbell River Restaurants on the Waterfront

Campbell River restaurants face Discovery Passage: how the waterfront strip works for lunch and dinner, what to expect at the pier and how to rate each meal.

Cheap eats in Vancouver: how to eat well on a budget

Vancouver has a reputation for being expensive, but it is one of the best cities in Canada for a cheap, excellent meal. Where to look, what to order and how to keep the bill down.

Cheap Eats in Whistler: Eating Well on a Budget

Cheap eats in Whistler without the sulking: how to eat well in an expensive resort, three budget stops, and how a Great Value tag keeps score for you.

Chemainus Lunch: Murals, Bakeries and Cafes

A Chemainus lunch pairs the town's murals with a bakery and a cafe: what is in Old Town, how to walk it and how to rate a lunch eaten between paintings.

Coffee shops and bakeries in Vancouver: how to find a good one

Vancouver takes coffee seriously, and its bakeries range from French pastry to Chinese buns. Which neighbourhoods to explore, what to order, and how to spot a great café.

Comox Valley Breweries and Pubs With Food

Comox Valley breweries, from the first craft brewery in Cumberland to a Courtenay mainstay: how to taste, what the pubs serve and how to rate plate and pint.

Comox Valley Oysters and Baynes Sound

Comox Valley oysters come from Baynes Sound, one of the country's great shellfish waters: how they are grown, how to eat them safely and how to rate a dozen.

Cook Street Village Restaurants and Fernwood Cafes

Cook Street Village restaurants and the cafes of Fernwood: two Victoria neighbourhoods built for slow mornings, with patios, bakeries and a good walk between.

Coombs BC: Food and Market Stops

Coombs BC is a roadside stop with goats on the roof: the story of the Old Country Market, what to buy for a picnic and how to rate a stop on the highway.

Coquitlam, Port Moody and the Tri-Cities: where to eat east of Vancouver

The Tri-Cities of Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam have grown into a food destination of their own. Where to find a brewery stroll, Korean and Chinese food, and a quieter waterfront lunch.

Courtenay Restaurants: A Downtown Walking Guide

Courtenay restaurants cluster downtown by the river: how a walk along Fifth Street works for lunch and dinner, and how to rate each stop so others can follow.

Courtenay Farmers Market and Farm Stands

The Courtenay farmers market is the Comox Valley on a Saturday: where it sets up, how winter changes it, what to buy from farm stands and how to rate them.

Cowichan Bay Seafood and Bakery Stops

Cowichan Bay is a small waterfront village on stilts: seafood on the dock, a bakery in the morning, a slow lunch by the water and how to rate it all.

Cowichan Valley Cider: Orchards and Cideries

Cowichan Valley cider explained: how the valley became cider country, what to taste at an estate cidery, how to pair it with food and how to rate a flight.

Cowichan Valley day trip: farmers market, cider, wine and tea farms on Vancouver Island

The Cowichan Valley, about an hour north of Victoria, is a compact food and drink region of farms, wineries, cideries and a Saturday market. How to plan a day, and what to check first.

Cowichan Valley Harvest Season: Food and Events

Cowichan Valley harvest season runs from late summer into October: what ripens, which festivals fill the calendar and how to plan a farm and orchard day.

Cumberland BC Restaurants: A Village Food Guide

Cumberland BC restaurants fit in a village with a mining past: a century-old bakery, a first-in-the-valley brewery and pubs where bikers refuel.

Dim sum in Richmond and Vancouver: how to order, when to go

Richmond is one of the best places in North America for dim sum. When to go, how ordering works, which dishes to judge a kitchen by, and how to avoid the weekend line.

Dine Out Vancouver Festival: how it works and how to book

Every winter, hundreds of Vancouver restaurants serve fixed-price menus for Dine Out Vancouver. When it happens, how booking works, and how to pick the menus actually worth it.

Dog-Friendly Patios in Victoria BC: Rain or Shine

Dog-friendly patios in Victoria BC, from covered and heated spots for a rainy city to breweries that welcome pets: how to ask, what to tag and how to rate.

Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Nanaimo: Patios and Docks

Dog-friendly restaurants in Nanaimo, from harbourfront patios to brewery decks: how to ask, what to bring and how the Dog-Friendly tag helps another owner.

Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Squamish: Patios and Tags

Dog-friendly restaurants in Squamish: how patios, taprooms and riverside cafes welcome dogs, what to ask first and how the Dog-Friendly tag helps other diners.

Duncan Farmers Market: A Saturday Guide

The Duncan Farmers Market is the Cowichan Valley on a Saturday: what the stalls sell, how the season runs, how to eat your way round it and rate the stalls.

Fish and Chips in Parksville: A Beach Town Lunch

Fish and chips in Parksville goes well with sand and sea: how the beach towns do it, where French Creek harbour fits and how to rate a plate by the water.

Fish Tacos in Tofino: A Surf Town Specialty

Fish tacos in Tofino started as surf town food and became a signature: where two well-known names began, how a good taco is built and how to rate one.

Fisherman's Wharf Victoria Food: Lunch on the Water

Fisherman's Wharf Victoria is a lunch on the water: floating homes, vendors at the dock, the waterfront path and how to rate a meal eaten on a bench.

Food After Climbing in Squamish: Big Plates, Fast

Food after climbing in Squamish: how a tired crowd refuels, what to order when the Chief has taken everything, and how to rate it so the next climber eats well.

Food After Skiing at Mount Washington

Food after skiing at Mount Washington means a warm table in the Comox Valley: what a ski day asks for, how to plan a dinner in Courtenay and rate it afterwards.

Food Allergies in Vancouver: Sushi, Dim Sum, Spot Prawns

Food allergies in Vancouver: how sushi, dim sum and spot prawns bring fish, sesame, soy, peanuts and shellfish to the table, and how crustaceans differ.

Salt Spring Island Ferry Day Food: Three Terminals

Salt Spring Island ferry day food depends on which of the three terminals you use: what each village offers, what to pack and how to rate a bite on the move.

Food in British Columbia: A Guide to Every Town

Food in British Columbia, one page: every BC food guide we have written, from Vancouver to the Okanagan, plus what the Mosey app does with ratings and lists.

Foods to try in Vancouver: the dishes the city does best

Wild salmon, spot prawns, sushi rolls with a local twist, dim sum, Japanese hot dogs and Nanaimo bars. The dishes worth ordering in Vancouver, and when to order them.

Fraser Valley farm route: berries, corn, cider and farm stands from Langley to Chilliwack

The Fraser Valley is the farm kitchen of Metro Vancouver. When to go for berries, corn and apples, how to plan a loop from the city and how to buy at a farm gate.

Function Junction Whistler: Where Locals Eat

Function Junction Whistler is the light-industrial pocket where locals buy bread, coffee and beer: what is there, how to visit, and how to rate it as you go.

Ganges Village Cafes and Bakeries on Salt Spring

Ganges village cafes and bakeries cluster by the harbour on Salt Spring Island: how the village works, what the Saturday market adds and how to rate each stop.

Is Granville Island worth visiting for food? A practical guide

Granville Island's Public Market is one of Vancouver's best-known food stops. Is it worth the trip, when to go to avoid the crowds, how to get there, and how to eat well once you arrive.

Granville Island Public Market: a Vancouver food guide

Granville Island Public Market is Vancouver's covered food market, with about 50 permanent vendors. Hours, what to eat, how to get there and what to know about night markets.

How much do you tip in Vancouver? BC tipping and restaurant tax explained

In Vancouver, tip 15 to 20 percent of the pre-tax bill at a sit-down place. Here is how BC taxes food and drinks differently, and what to do when the card machine asks.

How to check a restaurant's health inspection in Vancouver

Health inspection reports for restaurants in Vancouver and Richmond are public. Where to find them, how to read them, and what actually matters before you eat somewhere.

Find Good Food in Kelowna: A Season-by-Season Method

Find good food in Kelowna by season: follow the Okanagan fruit calendar, narrow the choice with tags, rate by the dish and keep a shared list of what you try.

James Bay Victoria Restaurants: A Harbour Neighbourhood

James Bay Victoria restaurants, from breakfast near the Inner Harbour to pubs, picnics for Beacon Hill Park and a Dallas Road lunch with a sea view.

Kelowna food and wine guide: Bernard Avenue, the farmers market and winery lunches

Kelowna is the Okanagan's biggest city and its easiest base for a food trip. Where to eat downtown, how the farmers market and the winery lunches work, and when to go.

Kelowna Patio Season: How to Choose a Table

Kelowna patio season is short and hot: how to choose a shaded table, plan a lakeside lunch, use the Patio tag and keep a list of the tables you liked.

Local Champion in British Columbia: Top 3 Explained

Local Champion in British Columbia is a title for knowing one town's food: five ratings, three answered Top 3 questions and one list. How it works in BC.

Lunch on the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet

Lunch on the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet means planning ahead: what to pack, where to buy a sandwich and how to eat beside the sea without leaving a trace.

Nanaimo Bar Trail Guide: Where to Try the Bar

The Nanaimo Bar Trail is a self-guided route through the city's cafes, bakeries and bars: how it works, what to taste and how to rate each bar you try.

Nanaimo, BC food guide: Nanaimo bars, the harbour and where to eat

Nanaimo gave Canada its most famous dessert. A guide to the Nanaimo bar and its trail, eating along the harbour and downtown, and how to fit it into a Vancouver Island trip.

Nanaimo Pubs and Breweries With Food

Nanaimo pubs and breweries that serve a proper meal: two long-running names, what the food is like and how to rate both the plate and the pint, with tips.

Seafood in Nanaimo: A Working Harbour Guide

Seafood in Nanaimo comes from a working harbour and a coast of shellfish farms: what to order, what to ask a restaurant and how to rate a plate from the sea.

New Westminster food guide: River Market, the Quay and the Columbia Street area

New Westminster is a SkyTrain ride from downtown Vancouver, with a public market on the Fraser River, a farmers market and a growing café scene. A realistic food guide for a half day.

Shipyards Night Market guide: Friday evening food trucks in Lower Lonsdale

The Shipyards Night Market is a free summer Friday market on the North Vancouver waterfront with food trucks, a beer garden and live music. How it works, what to eat and how to get there.

Nut-Free Dining in Kelowna: Questions, Notes, Tags

Nut-free dining in Kelowna starts with questions, not a list: what to ask a kitchen, how tags and your own notes help and why no place is called safe.

Oak Bay Victoria Restaurants: The Avenue and the Marina

A guide to Oak Bay Victoria restaurants: a village of cafes, an English-style pub, a French bistro and a marina walk, plus how to pair it with James Bay.

Okanagan Cherry Season: When, What and How to Eat

Okanagan cherry season explained: when it runs, what to bring to a U-pick, how to eat the fruit and how to rate a cherry dish so others know what to try.

Old City Quarter Nanaimo: Harbourfront Restaurants

Old City Quarter Nanaimo and the harbourfront: how the historic blocks and the waterfront share a food scene, and how to plan lunch or dinner on foot.

Parksville Farmers Market and Qualicum Beach Stalls

The Parksville farmers market, the year-round Saturday market in Qualicum Beach and the farm stands between them: when they run and how to rate what you buy.

Patio season in Vancouver: how to find a good patio and get a seat

When the sun comes out, Vancouver heads for the patios. When patio season runs, where the best outdoor seats are, and how to actually get one on a sunny Saturday.

Pemberton Day Trip From Whistler: Where to Eat

A Pemberton day trip from Whistler built around lunch: the drive, a burger stop, the valley distillery and the farms, and how to keep a list of what you ate.

Pemberton Potatoes and Valley Farms in Season

Pemberton potatoes and the valley that grows them: why it is called Spud Valley, how the harvest runs, where a visitor buys from farms and how to rate a dish.

Pemberton Farmers Market: Fridays at the Barn

The Pemberton farmers market on Fridays at the Downtown Community Barn: what a visitor can buy, how the season runs and how to shop on a Whistler day trip.

Penticton and Naramata wine country guide: benches, orchards and where to eat

South of Kelowna, Penticton and the Naramata Bench pack dozens of wineries between lakes. How the sub-regions work, how to plan a tasting day and what to eat.

Indian food in Vancouver: a guide to the Punjabi Market area

The Punjabi Market, around Main Street and 49th Avenue, is the historic heart of South Asian food in Vancouver. What to eat, how to buy sweets, and how to plan a visit.

Quadra Island Lunch: A Day Trip From Campbell River

A Quadra Island lunch is a ten-minute ferry from Campbell River: how the crossing works, where the cafes and bakeries are, and how to rate a lunch on an island.

Qualicum Beach Restaurants: A Village by the Sea

Qualicum Beach restaurants in a village by the sea: how the centre is laid out, where the oceanfront pub fits, and how to rate a lunch on the promenade.

Qualicum Scallops and Shellfish on the Coast

Qualicum scallops grow on farms along a shellfish coast: how a hatchery began, what to taste in Deep Bay and Qualicum Bay, and how to buy and rate with care.

Vancouver Comfort Food for a Rainy Day

Vancouver comfort food for a rainy day: ramen shops worth a queue, soup restaurants, noodle bowls and a plan for a wet evening when you want something hot.

Rainy Day Food in Victoria BC: Warm Tables

Rainy day food in Victoria BC: where a wet afternoon is best spent, what to order for comfort and how to rate a warm table so the next soaked visitor finds one.

Rate a Tofino Trip With Friends

A Tofino trip with friends goes by in a blur of waves and meals: how to tag the people you ate with, share a list and see friends' picks on the map.

Rate a Whistler Weekend With Friends

A Whistler weekend with friends deserves a record: how to tag the people you ate with, share a list, see their picks on the map and keep the group in step.

Rate Food With Friends Across British Columbia

Rate food with friends across British Columbia: tag who you ate with, let them add their own rating, and plan ferry and road trips on one shared list.

Rate Nanaimo Bars and Build Your List

Rate Nanaimo bars one by one and build a list you can share: how to name the dish, score the layers and compare notes with friends, with no winner declared.

Richmond's Golden Village food guide: Alexandra Road, malls and food courts

Richmond's Golden Village packs hundreds of Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese and Korean places into a few blocks near No. 3 Road. How the area is laid out and how to eat there well.

The Richmond Night Market has closed: what it was and where to find summer night markets now

After 26 years, the Richmond Night Market's 2026 season was its last. What the market was known for, why it mattered, and how to still eat outdoors on a summer night around Metro Vancouver.

Salmon in Campbell River: The Salmon Capital's Table

Salmon in Campbell River, the self-styled salmon capital of the world: how the fish reaches the table, what to order on the docks, and how to rate a plate.

Salt Spring Island Cheese and Lamb: Farm Food

Salt Spring Island cheese made its name with goat and sheep milk on an island farm: how to taste it, where lamb fits, and how to rate a farm gate lunch.

Salt Spring Island Cideries and Wineries

Salt Spring Island cideries and wineries sit among orchards and farms: what a tasting looks like, how to plan a day, which producer is named and how to rate it.

Salt Spring Island food guide: the Saturday Market, farm stands and where to eat

Salt Spring Island is one of BC's best food day trips from Victoria or Vancouver. How to plan around the ferry, what the Saturday Market in Ganges sells, and how to find farm stands and cheese.

Sea View Places in British Columbia: Using Tags

Sea view places in British Columbia: how the Sea View, Close to nature and Fireplace tags work, and how to add them after a meal with a view.

South Okanagan wine country: Oliver, Osoyoos and the Golden Mile

The south Okanagan is Canada's hottest wine region. How the Golden Mile, the Black Sage Bench and Osoyoos fit together, what to eat between tastings and how to plan a visit.

Squamish Restaurants: Downtown and Cleveland Avenue

Squamish restaurants, from downtown blocks off Cleveland Avenue to riverside cafes in Brackendale: how the town eats, and how to rate and save what you find.

Squamish Breweries and Pubs With Food

Squamish breweries and brewpubs that serve real meals: what two long-running names offer, how a craft beer afternoon works and how to rate both food and beer.

Squamish Farmers Market: Saturday Guide

The Squamish farmers market on Saturdays: where it sets up, what a market lunch looks like, how the seasons change it and how to rate the stalls you like.

Storm Watching Season in Tofino: What to Eat

Storm watching season in Tofino brings big surf and quiet tables: when it runs, what winter kitchens cook and how to plan a warm, well-fed trip to the coast.

Strathcona Vancouver Restaurants: Where to Eat

A guide to Strathcona Vancouver restaurants: brunch with a patio, Ethiopian plates, a taproom on Hastings Street and the Chinatown bakeries a short walk away.

Sushi and izakaya in Vancouver: how to eat Japanese food like a local

Vancouver has some of the best Japanese food outside Japan, from neighbourhood sushi counters to loud, late izakayas. What to order, where to look, and how omakase works.

Tofino and Ucluelet food guide: seafood, tacos and how to plan around the seasons

Tofino and Ucluelet sit on Vancouver Island's wild west coast. What to eat, why the season changes everything, and how to avoid arriving to a closed kitchen.

U-Pick Fruit in Kelowna: Calendar and Etiquette

U-pick fruit in Kelowna made simple: a month-by-month fruit calendar from Tourism Kelowna, the etiquette that keeps farms happy and how to log what you pick.

Fish and Chips in Ucluelet: A Harbour Lunch

Fish and chips in Ucluelet is a harbour tradition: a long-running chip shop, the working boats, the chowder and how to rate a lunch eaten beside the water.

Ucluelet Restaurants in Winter: Warm Tables

Ucluelet restaurants in winter: how the village eats in storm season, how to check hours, what to order for comfort and how to rate a warm table by the sea.

BC oysters in Vancouver: varieties, happy hours and how to eat them

British Columbia grows some of North America's best-known oysters, and Vancouver is the place to try them. Where they come from, the names to look for, and how to order.

Birthday dinner in Vancouver: how to plan it and where to look

Planning a birthday dinner in Vancouver means booking early, choosing a room that suits the group, and asking the right questions about cake, set menus and splitting the bill.

Bubble tea and Taiwanese food in Vancouver: how to order and where to go

Metro Vancouver has bubble tea on almost every corner and a strong Taiwanese food scene. How to order bubble tea your way, and the Taiwanese dishes worth trying beyond the drink.

Where to eat in Burnaby: Metrotown food courts, the Heights and North Road

Burnaby, next door to Vancouver, has Asian mall food courts, a classic main street on Hastings and a Korean restaurant strip on North Road. Where to go and what to eat.

Business lunch in downtown Vancouver: how to choose a spot that works

A good business lunch in Vancouver is quiet enough to talk, quick enough for a working day and easy to reach. Where downtown to look and how to handle booking, dietary needs and the bill.

Eating in Vancouver's Chinatown: what to know before you go

Vancouver's Chinatown is a National Historic Site with long-running bakeries and barbecue shops beside newer places and bars. What to eat, when to go, and how to support the neighbourhood.

Beyond dim sum: a guide to regional Chinese food in Vancouver and Richmond

Metro Vancouver has Chinese food from almost every region of China. How Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, Shanghainese, northern and Xinjiang cooking differ, and what to order at each.

Holiday dining in Vancouver: the Christmas Market, festive menus and booking tips

From mulled wine at the Vancouver Christmas Market to festive set menus and holiday brunches, how to eat well in Vancouver in December and avoid the booking crunch.

Commercial Drive food guide: where to eat on Vancouver's most eclectic street

Commercial Drive mixes old Italian cafés, cheap international eats, patios and craft breweries nearby. What to eat on the Drive, when to go, and how to plan a visit.

Vancouver craft breweries: Brewery Creek, Yeast Van and where to eat between pints

Vancouver has dozens of craft breweries clustered in a few walkable districts. How Brewery Creek and Yeast Van work, what to eat at a tasting room, and how to plan a brewery day.

Date night in Vancouver: how to pick a restaurant that gets it right

A good Vancouver date night is about the right neighbourhood, the right kind of room and a booking at the right time. How to choose, what to book, and what to avoid.

Dessert in Vancouver: ice cream, shaved ice, Nanaimo bars and late-night sweets

Vancouver's sweet side runs from small-batch ice cream to Asian dessert cafés, Nanaimo bars and Portuguese tarts. What to try, where to look, and the desserts you can only really get here.

Eating out with kids in Vancouver: family-friendly places and practical tips

How to eat out with children in Vancouver without the stress: which kinds of places welcome families, the best times to go, food courts and markets, and what BC rules mean at pubs.

Farmers markets in Vancouver: where they are and what to buy each season

Vancouver's farmers markets run year-round, from Trout Lake in summer to the winter market near Nat Bailey Stadium. Where they are, what is in season and how to shop them well.

Vancouver Food Halls and Public Markets: Where to Graze

A guide to Vancouver food halls and public markets: Granville Island, Lonsdale Quay, Richmond food courts and night markets, with tips for grazing as a group.

Food trails in Vancouver: how to eat your way through a route

A food trail is a route of places to work through, one stop at a time. How food trails work in Metro Vancouver, how to plan one, and how to make a day of it without overeating.

Vancouver food trucks: how to find them and what to expect

Vancouver has a lively food truck scene, concentrated downtown at lunchtime. Where to find the trucks, when they are out, how they work, and how to pick a good one.

Fraser Street food guide: Filipino, Vietnamese and neighbourhood eats in East Vancouver

Fraser Street is one of East Vancouver's best places to eat without a tourist crowd. How to read the street, what to order in the Filipino and Vietnamese places, and how to plan a visit.

Gastown food guide: where to eat and drink in Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood

Gastown has cobblestones, heritage brick and some of Vancouver's best cocktail bars and dinner rooms. Where to eat there, what it costs, and how to avoid the tourist traps.

Group dinners in Vancouver: how to book a table for 8, 12 or 20

Booking a big table in Vancouver takes more than one phone call. Which kinds of restaurants handle groups well, what set menus and deposits mean, and how to keep the bill fair.

Halal food in Vancouver: where to look and how to check

Finding halal food in Metro Vancouver is easier than many visitors expect, from Surrey and Burnaby to downtown. Which cuisines to look for, which areas, and how to check a place.

Happy hour in Vancouver: how it works in BC and how to find a good one

Happy hour has only been legal in BC since 2014, and the province still sets minimum drink prices. How Vancouver happy hours work, what to expect, and how to make the most of one.

Hot pot in Vancouver and Richmond: how it works and what to order

Hot pot is one of the most fun ways to eat with a group in Metro Vancouver. How the meal works, which broth to choose, what to order, and where the hot pot restaurants are.

How to get a table at a busy Vancouver restaurant

The most popular Vancouver restaurants book up fast. How reservations usually work, when tables are released, how to use waitlists and bar seats, and what to do when it is full.

How to rate a restaurant fairly: a guide for Vancouver diners

A useful rating tells the next person what to order and what to expect. How to rate a Vancouver restaurant fairly, dish by dish, and why the rating of the dish matters more than the star.

How to spot a good restaurant in Vancouver before you sit down

Signs that a Vancouver restaurant is worth it, and warning signs that it is not. How to read a menu, a room, a line and a rating, so you choose well when you are hungry and unsure.

Farmers markets on Vancouver Island: Victoria, Salt Spring, Nanaimo and the Cowichan Valley

Vancouver Island has some of the best farmers markets in Canada. Where to find them, what grows when, and how to plan a market day around ferries and weather.

Kerrisdale food guide: bakeries, cafés and Asian restaurants on West 41st Avenue

Kerrisdale is a quiet west-side village with old-school bakeries, cafés and Asian restaurants on one walkable strip. What to expect and how to spend a morning there.

Where to eat in Kitsilano: a food guide to Vancouver's beach neighbourhood

Kitsilano mixes beach cafés, brunch lines, ramen, sushi and some of Vancouver's most talked-about dinner spots. How the neighbourhood is laid out and how to eat well there.

Korean food in Vancouver: barbecue, fried chicken and what to order

Metro Vancouver has a large Korean community and a deep Korean food scene, from North Road barbecue to Robson Street stews. Where to go, how Korean barbecue works and what to order.

Late-night food in Vancouver: where to eat after 10 p.m.

Vancouver has a reputation as an early city, but you can still eat well late. Which neighbourhoods stay open, what kinds of places serve after 10 p.m., and how to plan for it.

Lunar New Year food in Vancouver: what to eat and where to celebrate

Lunar New Year is one of the biggest food events in Metro Vancouver. The dishes that bring luck, where to celebrate in Chinatown and Richmond, and how to book a festive meal.

Main Street and Mount Pleasant: where to eat along Vancouver's Main Street

Main Street runs uphill from Mount Pleasant through Riley Park, with independent cafés, brunch, breweries and small dinner spots the whole way. How to eat your way along it.

What is Mosey Gold? How Vancouver diners can spot a place people love

Mosey Gold is a mark a place earns when the people who ate there rate it highly, and it cannot be bought. What it means, how it differs from ads and awards, and how to use it.

Eating on the North Shore: Lonsdale Quay, the Shipyards and Lonsdale Avenue

A SeaBus ride from downtown, North Vancouver has a public market, a summer night market and a long main street of restaurants. How to plan a food trip to the North Shore.

Pho in Vancouver: where to find good Vietnamese food and what to order

Vancouver loves pho, especially on a rainy day. Where the Vietnamese restaurants cluster, how to order a bowl, and the other Vietnamese dishes worth trying beyond the soup.

Summer food events in Vancouver: the PNE, night markets and street festivals

Summer in Vancouver means fair food at the PNE, night markets, street festivals and salmon barbecues. The main food events, when they usually happen and how to plan for them.

What to eat in Vancouver on a rainy day: comfort food and indoor food trips

Vancouver gets a lot of rain, especially from fall to spring. The comfort foods locals turn to on wet days, the best indoor places to eat, and how to plan a rainy-day food trip.

Keeping a restaurant list in Vancouver: how to never forget a recommendation

Every Vancouverite has a mental list of places to try, and most of it gets forgotten. How to keep a restaurant list that works, share it with friends and use their lists in return.

Restaurant rewards in Vancouver: how café and restaurant loyalty programs work

Stamp cards, points and free birthday treats: how restaurant and café loyalty programs usually work in Vancouver, what to watch for, and how to get real value from them.

Eating alone in Vancouver: the best kinds of places for solo dining

Dining alone in Vancouver is easy once you know where to sit. Counters, ramen bars, dim sum, markets and food courts, plus how to get a good seat and enjoy a meal on your own.

South Granville and Fairview, Vancouver: where to eat along Granville and Broadway

South Granville and Fairview sit between downtown and the Broadway corridor. How to use them for a gallery-day lunch, a pre-show dinner, or a quick meal near the hospitals and the SkyTrain.

Steveston food guide: fish and chips and fresh seafood at Richmond's fishing village

Steveston, a historic fishing village in Richmond, is the place for fish and chips by the water and seafood straight off the boats. How to visit, what to eat and when to go.

Where to eat in Surrey: Punjabi food, sweet shops and the Vaisakhi Parade

Surrey, southeast of Vancouver, has one of the largest South Asian communities in Canada and some of the region's best Punjabi food. Where to eat, what to order and when to go.

Takeout and delivery in Vancouver: how to get better food at home

How to order takeout in Vancouver so the food arrives the way the kitchen meant it: which dishes travel well, pickup versus delivery, tipping, tax and keeping food safe.

What is West Coast cuisine? Vancouver's local food explained

"West Coast cuisine" appears on menus all over Vancouver. What it means: wild seafood, seasonal produce, foraged ingredients, Indigenous traditions and strong Asian influences.

Where to eat in Vancouver's West End: Robson, Denman and Davie streets

The West End packs ramen, Korean food, patios and beach snacks into three busy streets between downtown and Stanley Park. A guide to eating on Robson, Denman and Davie.

Yaletown food guide: patios, seawall dining and where to eat nearby

Yaletown turned old brick warehouses and loading docks into some of Vancouver's most popular patios. Where to eat there, what it costs, and how to pair it with the False Creek seawall.

Vegan Restaurants in Victoria BC: How to Choose

Vegan restaurants in Victoria BC: why the city is known for plant-based food, how to find vegan and vegetarian dishes and how the Vegan tag helps another diner.

Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free eating in Vancouver

Vancouver is one of the easiest cities in North America to eat plant-based or gluten-free. Which neighbourhoods and cuisines to look at, and the questions worth asking the kitchen.

Victoria BC Breweries and Brewpubs With Food

Victoria BC breweries and brewpubs with food: why the city has a claim to Canada's first modern brewpub, how to plan a tasting day and how to rate the plate.

Victoria food guide: Inner Harbour, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown and afternoon tea

Victoria is compact enough to eat your way around on foot. Where the harbour, Chinatown and the wharf fit in, how afternoon tea works, and how to avoid the busiest waits.

Spot Prawn Season in Victoria: When and How to Eat

Spot prawn season in Victoria runs for a few weeks in late spring: when the BC fishery opens, how to buy and cook spot prawns and how to rate a seasonal meal.

Where locals eat in Victoria, BC: Cook Street Village, Oak Bay, Fernwood and James Bay

Most visitors eat on the Inner Harbour. Victoria's residents eat in its villages. A guide to the neighbourhoods behind the harbour, what each does well and how to plan a day around them.

Victoria's Chinatown and Fan Tan Alley: a food guide for a first visit

Victoria's Chinatown is a historic few blocks of the Old Town. Here is how to spend an afternoon eating around Fisgard Street and Fan Tan Alley, what to look for in a bakery or tea shop, and when to go.

Wheelchair Accessible Places in British Columbia

Wheelchair accessible places in British Columbia: how the Wheelchair accessible tag works, what it cannot promise and what to ask a place before you go.

Where to Eat Before the Nanaimo Ferry

Where to eat before the Nanaimo ferry: how to plan a meal around the Departure Bay and Duke Point terminals, what to pack and how to rate a rushed stop.

Where to eat in Richmond, BC: Food Street, dumplings and night markets

Richmond, just south of Vancouver, is one of the best places in North America for Chinese and wider Asian food. How the area is laid out, what to eat, and how to plan a food trip.

Whistler Apres Ski Food and Drinks: A Warm Guide

Whistler apres ski food explained: where the slopeside crowd gathers, what to eat when your legs are done, and how to rate a patio, a plate and a fire pit.

Whistler Cornucopia: The Food and Wine Festival

Whistler Cornucopia, the resort food and drink festival, runs each November: what it is, how to plan a visit and how to rate what you taste.

Whistler Farmers Market and Summer Patios

The Whistler farmers market on Sundays in the Upper Village, and the summer patios around it: what the season looks like, what to buy and how to rate it.

Whistler food guide: Village, Creekside and Function Junction, plus après ski

Whistler is a resort town with food in three distinct areas. Where to eat in the Village, Creekside and Function Junction, how après works, and how to avoid peak-hour waits.

Whistler Village vs Creekside Dining: Where to Base

Whistler Village vs Creekside dining compared: how the two bases differ for dinner, breakfast and a quiet table, and how to choose where to stay and eat.