Chinatown

Chinatown Market Experience

Edible British Columbia is very proud to introduce visitors and locals alike to one of North America’s largest Chinatowns. With an abundance of history and so much to see and smell, not to mention taste, Chinatown is certainly a tour that you do not want to miss!

The centerpiece of Vancouver’s diverse ethnic dining scene is Chinatown. Edible BC’s chef led market tours will help you learn about the history of this unique area, but more importantly, understand this food culture that has truly shaped Vancouver, and continues to provide the backbone for our city’s pan-Asian cuisine.

With an introduction to some of the historical buildings and heritage landmarks in the area, we will make our way to the heart of Chinatown with visits to herbal stores, meat shops, bakeries and specialty stores, along with a variety of food sampling: BBQ meats, exotic fruits, traditional snacks, teas and more.

Overview

Dates & Times:
Saturdays at 12:45pm with Dim Sum and 2pm without Dim Sum

Price:
$40 per person plus HST (no Dim Sum)
$65 per person plus HST with a traditional Hong Kong style Dim Sum brunch

Duration:
Approximately 2 hours
(3.5 hours with Dim Sum)

Max/ Min Group size:
8 / 2
*private groups up to 16 people can be accommodated.  Email us for more information

Meeting Spot:
Outside of Jade Dynasty Restaurant, at 137 East Pender Street.

Tour Includes:
• A 2 hour tour Vancouver’s famous Chinatown and the surrounding area
• Tastings of regional foods
• Tips on food selection and preparation
• Recipes
• Edible BC tote bag
• EBC bottled water
• Insights on local restaurant and culinary finds

Note: Tickets for these tours must be purchased in advance. The cut off time for ticket purchases is 3pm the day prior to the tour. Tickets cannot be purchased the day of the tour. Ticket purchases are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to another date.  *Please note, we require a minimum of 2 people to run each market tour.  If less than 2 people are registered for a tour, you will have the option of moving to another date or having your money refunded.

Testimonials

“Chef Dora led us on a terrific tour, and she thoroughly exhausted us.  I say that as a compliment – she really filled the four hours we were together.  I hadn’t expected that we would get to try foods right in the markets, and that was such a great treat.  Dora gave us great ideas for how to use the foods quite simply so that we needn’t fear how unfamiliar they are.  She’s great, really.  I’ve done a dinner in the market and now a tour and I will look forward to what I can do when next I’m in Vancouver.  I will continue to recommend the store and its great activities to friends in the city and friends visiting the city.”
- May 2009

“The dim sum lunch we had was absolutely the best tasting and most intriguing Chinese food I have ever eaten. I don’t think I can go back to my local Chinese restaurant any more.”
– July 2009