Granville Island
Do I have to purchase tickets in advance? Can I pay cash?
Tickets must be purchased in advance, and tours often sell out quickly due to their limited size. To maximize your chances of getting the day and time you prefer, please book well in advance. Tickets can only be purchased with a Visa or MasterCard. Cash is not accepted. To purchase tickets, please book online or call 604-812-9660 or email events@edible-britishcolumbia.com. Ticket purchase cut off is 5pm the night prior to the tour.
Do you offer custom private group tours?
We welcome custom group tours with prior booking of up to 24 people. Please e-mail us at events@edible-britishcolumbia.com or call us at 604-812-9660 and let us know the details of your request. We will contact you shortly.
Does the tour include lunch?
No. However, our Chinatown tour offers an optional Dim Sum component as outlined on the tour page. Most clients find that the samples provided on the tour are more than enough to replace a meal.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
We will be tasting a number of samples during the tour. If you have dietary restrictions (vegetarian, diabetic, allergies, etc.), simply refrain from those particular tastings.
Can I shop on the tour?
We ask that you wait to shop until after the tour so that we can spend more time learning about the fabulous foods and enjoying the tastes we have arranged. Hopefully, you will allow yourselves some extra time at the end of the tour to return to your favorite stores.
What is the maximum number of people on a tour?
Since the shops are very small, we limit the regular tour to 8 depending on the day.
Do you require a minimum number of tickets for the tour to take place?
Yes, we require a minimum of 2 people to run our tours. Since we expect that this will be a very popular tour, this should not be an issue. In the rare situation where we cancel a tour, we will contact you ahead of time to reschedule your tickets or issue a full refund, whichever you prefer.
What if it rains or the weather is inclement?
The tours are held rain or shine. In the event of rain, we recommend appropriate clothing and an umbrella. Refunds will be offered in the extremely rare event that the company cancels the tour, but in all other situations, no refunds will be provided.
Who will be leading the tour?
All of Edible B.C.'s tours are led by chefs from around Vancouver and the rest of BC.
Where do the tours start?
Upon registration you will receive a confirmation indicating where you are to meet the tour group.
I’m a native Vancouverite and have shopped in the Chinatown for years – will the tour offer me anything new?
We have had many local Vancouverites participate in Edible events and they have been amazed with their new food finds. We aim to offer an experience that will cater to locals and visitors alike.
What if I don’t live in Vancouver, why would I want to take the tour?
To learn about one of the most vibrant food cities in Canada. Since the tour is a walking food tour, you will learn about how Vancouverites shop and eat, the best ingredients and how to buy them, special cooking tips, and general information on the city’s food scene. What better way to experience a culture than through its food!
Will there be any place to sit down during the tour? Is it a fast paced tour?
None of the stores we will visit has seating. The tour involves long periods of standing and walking but we do try and take a break and sit down to learn more about each of the people on the tour. You should plan to be on your feet for at least 2-3 hours, so wear comfortable walking shoes. We do walk at a relatively quick pace.
Is the tour appropriate for children?
Since the tour is three hours long and some children have a limited attention span, the tour may not be appropriate for them. Parents, who know their children best, should assess the situation individually. Since there is a lot of standing and walking, please consider this when deciding whether the tour is appropriate for your child.
Are the tours offered only in English?
Yes, we only offer tours in English. If you would like to make arrangements for your own interpreter to join the tour, please contact us at 604-812-9660 or e-mail us at events@edible-britishcolumbia.com. Many of our chefs speak other languages.
Are gift certificates available?
Yes, what better gift than the gift of food!. An Edible Adventure is a unique way to say Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, Happy Holidays or Thank You. To purchase a Gift Certificate please call us at 604-662-3606 or send us an email at retail@edible-britishcolumbia.com
Can we take photos during the tour?
Still camera shots are welcomed but video cameras are not permitted.
Are bathrooms available during the tour?
Public washrooms are available in various locations on the tours.
What is your cancellation policy?
All tickets sold are non-refundable and may not be exchanged or rescheduled. In the rare situation where we cancel a tour that fails to attract minimum enrollment, we will contact you ahead of time to reschedule your tickets or issue a full refund, whichever you prefer. We reserve the right to limit the number of participants and to cancel a tour that fails to attract minimum enrollment. The tour is held rain or shine.
