North Vancouver Food Tour & Scenic Harbour Ride

🍁 Every stop on this tour features Canadian-owned businesses – from family-run restaurants to local food makers who pour their passion into every dish. 🍁

Discover North Vancouver's emerging foodie scene!

Get ready for sea breeze in your hair, jaw-dropping mountains rising up from the sea and a swirl of warm spices drifting from a family-run kitchen. On this North Vancouver Food Tour, every stop comes with a story and every bite is a step off the beaten path, into something local, layered, and unforgettable.

Your culinary adventure begins with a 12-minute ferry ride across Vancouver Harbour. Soak in Vancouver’s post-card perfect skyline, majestic mountain views, and fresh ocean air before the tastings begin.

On this guided walking food tour you’ll wander through the historic Lonsdale market and past the remnants of a shipyard that helped power a war. Along the way, your passionate local guide reveals the unexpected, like the curious case of a runaway streetcar that plunged straight into the inlet, how a single rivet changed a woman’s life, and which musicians, mariners, and mischief-makers left their mark along the way. You’ll discover how indigenous communities, settlers, and shipbuilders, shaped the North Shore.

From handpicked bites inside the iconic Lonsdale Quay Market to relaxed tastings along the Shipyards oceanfront boardwalk, you’ll sample North Vancouver’s best bites in a setting that is as scenic as it is satisfying. Savour slow-roasted donair with a great view of the Vancouver skyline, taste hearty, home-made soup from a beloved local family, and fresh seafood on the waterfront. Finish with specially handmade chicken and donuts and a scoop of ice cream worth writing home about.

With 7 delicious stops and unforgettable views, this isn’t just a culinary escape from the busy downtown core, it’s a tasty, story-filled slice of Vancouver that most travellers don’t get to experience.

After the tour, you’re perfectly situated to explore North Vancouver, from its seaside strolls and cozy breweries to suspension bridges, forest trails, and unbeatable mountain parks.

This tour is perfect for first-time visitors to Vancouver and a great way to discover the North Shore's many outdoor activities. Does this tour have anything to offer local Vancouverites? Locals often take the tour to learn about the history, the new restaurants and out of the way eateries in Vancouver’s North Shore that they didn’t know about.

• Ride the scenic ferry across Vancouver Harbour with unrivalled views of both the downtown Vancouver skyline and the majestic North Shore mountains.
• Skip the tourist regular trail and explore local favourites in a walkable, oceanfront setting full of charm and history.
• Taste 6 delicious bites and sips, from fresh seafood to hand-cut chicken donuts, local wine and craft beer.
• From market stalls to award-winning restaurants, taste your way through the Shipyards District, a revitalized waterfront lined with history,  art, and beautiful harbour scenery.
• Hear the real stories of mariners and shipbuilders from your passionate entertaining guide.

• 7 delicious stops for tastings - 6 food tastings and 2 alcoholic tasting (non-alcoholic options available)
• Ferry ride (return ticket) from Waterfront Station to North Shore
• Professional, entertaining tour guide

• 3 hours
• Walking distance approximately 1.5km

• Available year-round with tours daily at 12:30pm*
  *subject to availability

• Please advise of food allergies or dietary restrictions when you reserve your tour time.
• This tour can accommodate vegetarian requests.
• The tour operator can accommodate most dietary needs with 24-hour advance notice. Substitutions may not match original tastings. Allergen-free environments cannot be guaranteed.
• Minimum drinking age is 19 years. Non-alcoholic options available.
• Tours are held rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather of the day of your tour and wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Tour size: up to 15 persons.
• Tour guide gratuities are not included, optional and always appreciated.
• This tour is wheelchair accessible.

Whether you are looking for a unique experience gift or a fun afternoon of Vancouver sightseeing and discovering new great places to eat in Vancouver, this food tour is the way to go!

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