World famous chefs, international renowned restaurants, and wines which are winning top awards; Vancouver, Coast and Mountains is becoming a wine and culinary enthusiat's favourite destination. In a region where 'fresh' is the word associated with its cuisine, and where you can expect to be treated to the best of everything when dining, whether you are looking for a Abbotsford restaurant, Vancouver restaurant or Whistler restaurant, Vancouver, Coast and Mountains is a true wine and culinary stop.
Wines
Semillon, White Meritage, Un-Oaked Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Noir, if that has gotten your taste buds aroused then the wine destination of the Mighty Fraser Country should be at the top of your list. The Vancouver, Coast and Mountains is quickly becoming a wine destination know world round. Starting off with only one winery, the region has seen numerous outstanding wineries join the field. Only less then one hour from downtown Vancouver you can find yourself in this amazing wine country. Each winery is unique and you can take a leisurely day trip or make a weekend of it touring the wineries.
CulinaryFrom our spectacular location with the Pacific Ocean right at our door steps, there is a readily supply of the freshest seafood to be sampled. Our 'West Coast' cuisine isn't something which can be pinpointed but is a mixture of all the many cultures which inhabit the region; Asian Fusion, Sushi, Italian, Mexican, Vegetarian, Chinese, Thai, French, Micro Breweries and fruit wineries mould with to create the West Coast cuisine - leaving the dining experience in the region one of a kind.
Granville Island – 2:43
At the heart of Vancouver, you will find Granville Island. During your visit, check out the many shops, the Emily Carr Art Institute, the theatres, galleries, hotel lobby and the popular Public Market. The Public Market is an array of crisp, garden-fresh produces overflowing from each vendor’s stall; there are displays of fresh sea-food; freshly baked breads and pastries fill the air; the market is a great display of all the wonderful fruits and vegetables and locally grown flowers. Any visit to Vancouver isn’t complete without visiting the Granville Market.