"This tour was everything we had hoped it would be: informative, lively and fun. Michael, Paulette and I very much enjoyed Stephanie's communicative skills: she was knowledgeable, spoke engagingly and with confidence, and took us to interesting places -- she imparted in us a desire to return and explore further the fascinating shops to which she introduced us."

 

Florence Stevens , Vancouver, BC
(Chinatown Market Tour)

 

"I have lived in Vancouver for many years, but never knew Chinatown like I do now. I will definitely take out of town visitors on an Edible BC tour."

 

Susan Logan, Vancouver, BC
(Chinatown Market Tour)

"My father and the girls loved the tour. The girls thought it was one of the highlights of their trip. My Dad loved it because the girls had so much fun and afterwards talked about it for quite a while...All in all I would say it was a big hit. I certainly wish I could have gone on the tour; it sounds fantastic...I know for certain that your tour helped him accomplish this important goal - happy, one of a kind, memories. He said EBC was worth every penny."

 

Janet Arcos, California
(Chinatown Market Tour)
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Chinatown Market Experience

 

Wednesday's at 11:00am & Saturday's at 1:00pm

 

Edible British Columbia is very proud to be able to both visitors and locals alike around one of North America's largest Chinatown's. With an abundance of history and so much to see, taste and small, not to mention eat, Chinatown will surely be a tour that you do not want to miss!

 

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

 

The tour will explore some of the historical buildings and heritage landmarks in the area, however, the focus of the tour is food, so we will soon 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 and snacks. Other stops will include a traditional tea tasting and some fascinating herbal stores.

 

To reserve a space on this tour, book online, give us a call or send us an email and we would be happy to have you join us!

Overview

 

2008 Dates:

Wednesday's at 11:00am

Saturday's at 1:00pm

Until the end of August

Beginning in September it is only on Saturday's at 1pm

The Optional Dim Sum lunch is done at the end of the 11am tours, and at the beginning of the 1pm tours (if you don't order the optional Dim Sum), 1pm tours will start at 2pm.

 

Price:
$65 per person plus GST

$90 per person plus GST with a traditional Hong Kong style Dim Sum brunch at the end of the tour

Duration :
Approx. 3 hours
(4 hours with Dim Sum)

Max/ Min Group size:
8 / 2

Meeting Spot:
50 East Pender in front of the Chinese Cultural Center

Tour Includes:

  • A 3-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 Water Bottle
  • 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 5pm the day prior to the tour. Tickets cannot be purchased the day of the tour.

Ticket purchases are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another date.

Tour Guides:

Dora Ho is local chef and culinary arts instructor who also owns her own catering company. Dora speaks fluent Cantonese and offers great insight into what Chinatown is today and what it was many years ago.

Stephanie Yuen is local chef and food writer of Chinese descent who regularly appears on City Cooks and writes for a number of local publications including the Vancouver Sun.

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Us

 

Edible British Columbia Culinary Experiences Corp

Phone: 604.812.9660
Fax: 604. 662.3644
E-mail: events@edible-britishcolumbia.com

PO BOX 146, #565 - 1689 Johnston Street
Vancouver, B.C.  V6H 3R9

www.edible-britishcolumbia.com

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