Vancouver Food Tour

Gastown Tasting Tour | Modern Chinatown Tasting Tour | Gastown Craft Beer ‘n Bites Tour | Your Vancouver Brewery Tour at Molson Coors | Vegan Food Tour

Gastown Tasting Tour

Tuesday to Saturday – $110

This is not your average small-bites, sampling tour. Think of it as a progressive dinner where guests dine their way through the historic Gastown district, Vancouver’s most vibrant restaurant scene and Canada’s cocktail capitol. Expect award- winning restaurants, inventive dishes, eccentric personalities, and inspiring decor.

We begin our adventure at a stylish brew pub for a local beer tasting with food pairing. Craft beer is not only a trend, it’s a passion for many, including our well-versed guides. We compliment the 3 craft beers with signature appetizers to showcase Westcoast flavours.

The next stop is a lavish craft cocktail bar with old-world charms. Decked out in vests and ties, the expert barkeeps shake up classic cocktails while imparting knowledge on the art of imbibing. Time-honoured canapés are served, each with a story of its own.

Next, take a stroll in the neighbourhood and become acquainted with the hottest restaurants and historical landmarks. Along the way, learn about the quarter’s legends and secrets.

Follow your guide into an inconspicuous, pebble stone back alley where a hidden gem is tucked away from everyday tourists. There, guests will enjoy 3 BC wines alongside local farm charcuterie and cheeses from an ever-changing chalkboard menu. Nearby BC farms produce award-winning meat and cheese products that cannot be missed.

Then hop a few steps over to a modern, upscale Chinese dining lounge that embodies the area’s cultural history. Entice your taste buds with innovative classics that push the envelope. We pair an Asian-inspired cocktail with the intricate plates for a truly unique experience.

 

 

 

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Modern Chinatown Tasting Tour

Available on Thursdays

[ or by request ]

Discover an unexpected side of Vancouver’s vibrant Chinatown. A modern restaurant and bar scene that pushes cultural envelopes crouches inside. Dine and drink through inspired, contemporary establishments that’s immersed in the traditional backdrop. This culinary tour marries innovation and history in sweet harmony.

Guests meet in front of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden for an introduction to Chinatown’s historical and present-day significance in Vancouver’s multicultural fabric. The guide will also frame the neighbourhood’s evolution into perspective.

The group will stroll over to a local purveyor of rhythm and spice where they will sample uplifting Caribbean specialties, paired with a hand-crafted rum cocktail. This hoppin’ joint brings the West Indies to the West Coast experience.

Our next stop is at the historic Panda Building where guests will indulge in Vancouver’s finest currywurst. This cozy sausage & beer parlour, inspired by the famed German street food, serves up artisanal sausage and freshly baked pretzels with housemade condiments. A sample of local craft brew makes the perfect compliment.

Slip into a sexy boutique bar & restaurant, starring multi-award winning bartenders. Enjoy samples of three signature dishes made lovingly with locally sourced and sustainable ingredients in this playful atmosphere. The tasters are paired with a reinterpreted classic cocktail or famed BC wine.

Complete your evening at a regal bar with a splash of old-time glam. Hidden behind an unassuming door, this second floor brasserie will surprise guests as they enjoy a delightful sparkling cocktail paired with a trio of sweets.

 

 

 

 

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Gastown Craft Beer ‘n Bites Tour

Monday to Sunday – $80

This tour will be available by request only from December 21st, 2013 – March 1st, 2014. Please click here to contact us for a private tour.

By no means a pub crawl, explore Gastown’s exciting craft beer scene on Vancouver Food Tour’s beer-centric culinary tour.

With a passionate beer educator as your guide, curious beer lovers and serious beer enthusiasts alike will discover, enjoy and discuss craft brews alongside a variety of food pairings.

Each destination features unique aspects of beer such as: beer history and brewing process, modern gastropub snacks, how to pair beer and food, North West style beers, International selections, and more.

There could be no more appropriate setting in Vancouver for such a tour than historic Gastown. Founded in 1867 by a saloon-keeper, it is the city’s oldest neighborhood, and its cobblestone streets, vintage architecture and antique streetlights give the district an atmosphere full of character.

Hop on board and meet fellow beer devotees as we taste, sip, and bite through historic Gastown.

 

 

 

 

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Tuesdays and Thursdays – $20

Ever wondered what really goes on inside that mysterious building located at the base of the Burrard Street bridge? Now it’s your chance to join Vancouver Food Tour and Molson Coors Canada and explore Western Canada’s largest and most recognized brewery.

The Molson Coors brewery will open its doors to the public for the first time since it was built in 1953. Whether you’re a visitor, a curious local, or simply a beer enthusiast, join us behind the scenes to get a look at this iconic Vancouver landmark.

Besides learning how your favourite beers are made, Your Vancouver Brewery Experience includes:

• An informative, interactive guided tour of the Molson Coors brewery, including:
  • Exploring the history of John Molson and the birth of a Canadian beer legend
  • Seeing the community connection and social initiatives
  • Learning the science behind beer making
  • Discovering local beer making ingredients
  • Visiting the can filling and brewhouse operations
• A visit to the John Molson Academy
  • Learning just how to pour the perfect pint
  • Getting a lesson in beer tasting
  • Sampling the beers made on site