Get the Tasting Passport!
Experience the freshest local flavours and explore the best things to taste and do in our featured communities with our Tasting Passport! Earn points by checking in at locations on our tours or during your next visit to a BC Farmers’ Market. Showcase your progress with exclusive digital badges as you strive to reach SuperFoodie status and redeem your points for limited-edition merchandise while supplies last.
Vancouver’s North Shore Tour
Start at one of North Vancouver’s three farmers’ markets for the best of the region’s growers and makers, then keep the day going with the North Vancouver Passport Tour! From mountain trails and ocean views to cozy cafes, local shops, and everything in between, the tour points the way to the businesses that give the North Shore its character. Every check in along the way supports the BC businesses that make this community thrive. Plus, check in with our Tasting Passport App at select tour stops and you’ll unlock special discounts available only to app visitors.
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Ambleside Farmers’ Market
1000 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver, V7V 1A5artisanmarkets.caSet against the serene backdrop of Burrard Inlet and English Bay, the Ambleside Farmers’ Market boasts one of the most picturesque locations of any market in the region.
So much more than just a pretty photo-op, this popular farmers’ market holds court at the centrally-located Ambleside Park in West Vancouver – just steps from the Ambleside Village shopping area and Ambleside Beach. Local vendors set up their stalls every Sunday morning in-season, providing locals and visitors access to some of the regions finest produce, artisan breads, and wild foraged treats.
Open Sundays 9am-2pm
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Market at the Quay Farmers’ Market
123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC, Canada, V7M 2E4coastvalleymarkets.com/markets/market-at-the-quay/The local Seabus and Skytrain terminals may make Lonsdale Quay a transportation hub by definition, but it’s the engaging mix of market vendors, boutique shopping, and serene waterfront vistas that make it a community destination.
In addition to the talented bakers, jam makers, and honey gatherers, the Market welcomes some of the province’s most popular organic and conventional farmers every week as they set up all along the boardwalk and breathe in the ocean air.
Open Wednesdays 3pm-7pm
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Loutet Farm Community Market
1400 Rufus Ave, North Vancouver, V7L 4J2ediblegardenproject.com/markets/Located in a quiet residential neighbourhood on Vancouver’s North Shore, the Loutet Farm Community Market features veggies, baked goods, and local crafts. Run by the Edible Garden Project and part of the North Shore Neighbourhood House, the market serves as a place to get farm-fresh produce, take workshops, and enjoy a relaxed, natural setting.
Open Wednesdays 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-1pm
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Graydon’s Cheese Cellar
1441 Bellevue Ave, West Vancouver, BC , Canada, V7T 1C3www.graydonscheesecellar.comGraydon’s Cheese Cellar offers a wide selection of artisanal cheeses for all levels of cheese enthusiasts. Stop by for a a unique cheese-learning experience and discover a variety of delicious options.
Check in on the Tasting Passport App and receive a sample of an award winning BC cheese made by Creekside Creamery in Agassiz. Their specialty is organic Gouda. You can choose from wild herb, jalapeño or mild Gouda or branch out for a taste of their black peppercorn raclette cheese.
Buy the cheese you sample and receive 10% off!
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Cream Pony
B2 111 1st Street East – LoLo Lane, North Vancouver, BC, CA, V7L 4X9creampony.ca/Cream Pony is a must-visit spot for foodies looking for unique and tasty treats. Indulge in their mouthwatering handmade donuts and flavourful southern fried chicken, a true delight for your taste buds.
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Lonsdale Quay Market
123 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver, BC, CA, V7M 3K7www.lonsdalequay.com/Lonsdale Quay Market is a bustling hub for shopping, dining, and exploring. Check out the local vendor stalls carrying gifts, souvenirs, clothing, art and more. Be sure to make a stop at the food court which carries both Canadian and international dining options.
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The Shipyards District
145 Chadwick Ct, North Vancouver, BC, CA, V7M 3K1theshipyardsdistrict.ca/Immerse yourself in the vibrant Shipyards District, a historic urban neighborhood in North Vancouver. Explore the waterfront, shop, dine, and attend exciting events. Discover the rich shipbuilding history and dynamic community that make this area truly unique.
The many accommodation options on Vancouver’s North Shore are the perfect launching pad to adventure. From luxurious hotels to cozy bed and breakfasts you can find rooms to any taste at VancouversNorthShore.com