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SANDWICH ALERT: Turducken returns to Meat and Bread

For two short days a year, the sandwich gods at Meat and Bread bless the foodies of Vancouver with their famous Turducken Sandwich.  Turducken 2016: Dec 22-23, 2016 Touted as the “mother-of-all-sandwiches,” and the “world’s best sandwich,” the 2016 Turducken Sandwich features: chicken in a duck in a turkey, roasted to perfection gravy butternut squash […]

Top 10 Things to Do on Granville Island

As Canada's second-most visited destination, Granville Island can be a very busy and overwhelming place. Check out these Top 10 Tips before visit!

43 Unique Christmas Gift Ideas

For mom, dad, him and her, here are 43 unique Christmas gift ideas to get you inspired 1. A 12h hot-cold waterbottle that’s as trendy as you are A non-leaking wonder by S’well Bottle. Sadly, not dishwasher-friendly S’well- $35-55 Find this gift in Vancouver: Delish General Store – Granville Island 2. A substitute for plastic […]

Full of Thanks: Save 15% on 2016 Foodie Tours

It’s Thanksgiving Weekend and we’re full of thanks! In 2016, we launched a new tour, moved into our new home on Granville Island, and we’ve already hosted more guests than ever before. It’s been a whirlwind of memorable moments – there’s so much to be thankful for! As an expression of our gratitude, we invite you to use […]

Best Gastown Restaurants: Meat and Bread

Meat and Bread $$ | Sandwich Shop 370 Water St | 604-566-9003 Meat and Bread is an Official Tasting Partner on our Gastronomic Gastown Tour! There are some people who just get it right. They are the masters of their craft and they know their market. When it comes to food, these people recognize that […]

NEW on Granville Island: 4:30PM Weekend Tours

We’re excited to announce a NEW departure time for our Granville Island Market Tour! From now until September 11, 2016 we have opened 4:30pm Granville Island Market Tour departures on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For confirmed tours (tours that have at least 2 tickets reserved 24h in advance), tickets can be purchased online until 2:00pm on […]

9 Ways to Celebrate Spot Prawn Festival [CONTEST]

Because every good summer starts with a Spot Prawn Boil 2016 marks the 10th anniversary of Vancouver’s Spot Prawn Festival! It’s a time of the year that foodies, chefs, and restauranteurs look forward to with great anticipation. Touted as the most-juicy, delicate, sweet and visually-striking prawn, it’s clear why so many capitalize on the precious 6-8 week spot […]

Best Gastown Restaurants: Tuc Craft Kitchen

Tuc Craft Kitchen $$$ | CANADIAN 60 Cordova St | 604-559-8999  Tuc. As in the British saying, “to tuck in.” You’ll want to do exactly that with the Canadian seasonal menu at Tuc Craft Kitchen. But locals will tell you it’s equally “Tuc” as in “tucked away.” With a subtle façade on a quiet strip of Gastown, Tuc […]

Best Gastown Restaurants: Purebread

  Purebread $$ | BAKERY 159 W Hastings St | 604-563-8060 Five minutes inside Purebread and you’ll realize – bread makes people happy. And here, it’s not just bread. It’s a counter piled high with brownies, cookies, scones, cakes, and meringues bigger than your head. It’s a handmade, all-natural, fresh-baked heaven in Gastown and you’ve […]

VFT x Faubourg Paris for Macaron Day

On Sunday, March 20, 2016, bakeries around Vancouver will celebrate Macaron Day. The “Jour du Macaron” originated in Paris, France to mark the first day of Spring and as an occasion to raise funds for charity. In Vancouver, patisseries are proudly supporting charitable organizations like the BC Cancer Foundation, Covenant House, St. Paul’s Hospital and more. […]

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