Favorite Canadian Haunts

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Oh Canada Oh Canada how I love thee and all you have to offer. Check out some of my favorite spots.

 1. Salt Tasting Room

45 Blood Alley
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4
(604) 633-1912

Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

5.0 star rating
  9/1/2009

Where to begin...

I have been salivating over Salt Tasting Room for months. I first read about you from my lovely city by the bay..San Francisco. The entire concept is exactly my idea of a perfect dining experience. When I told my partner about…More »

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 2. Firehouse Grill

7 Victoria Rd
Nanaimo, BC V9R 4N9
(250) 716-0323

Categories: Japanese, Gastropubs

5.0 star rating
  1/6/2010

I have to be honest when I was told we were heading out to Nanaimo for Sushi I wasn't exactly jumping up and down. I live in San Francisco where Sushi restaurants are a dime a dozen and even the little corner joints are pretty damn good. Well slap me…More »

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 3. Granville Island Public Market

1661 Duranleau St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
(604) 666-6477

Categories: Grocery, Fruits & Veggies

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

5.0 star rating
  9/16/2008

Pike's Market Place meets The San Francisco Ferry Building.  

Food Glorious Food as far as the eye can see.  This is a great spot.  My only regret is I was staying in a hotel and wanted to bring everything home and make a delicious meal.   Ah but yes…More »

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 4. Road 13 Vineyards

13140 316A Avenue
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0
(250) 498-8330

Category: Wineries

5.0 star rating
  3/2/2010

Huge fan! I have been reading about this vineyard for sometime and was finally able to enjoy their wines at the Parksville Wine Festival. Not only are the wines extraordinary they are priced right and the owners are so nice.

If you live in BC go to…More »

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 5. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler

4599 Chateau Blvd RR 4
Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
(604) 938-8000

Categories: Hotels, Food

5.0 star rating
  9/15/2008

Fantastic hotel!  Every detail accounted for!  Right up to the point of departure when the valet offered us bottle water for our return ride to Vancouver.  

The room was on the 7th and overlooked the mountain and pool.  It was just so special and…More »

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 6. Delilah's Restaurant - CLOSED

1789 Comox St
Vancouver, BC V6G 1P5
(604) 687-3424

Categories: Lounges, Gastropubs

Neighbourhood: West End

5.0 star rating
  9/16/2008

The moment I walked into this institution I knew it was going to be a fantastic evening.  There is a buzz in this establishment that will make non martini drinkers want to sit down and enjoy one..or two...or in my case two and a couple bottles of…More »

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 7. Ziptrek Ecotours

4290 Mountain Sq
Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
(604) 935-0001

Categories: Tours, Active Life

5.0 star rating
  9/15/2008

I screamed like a big girl and almost pooped my pants but it was so fun!

The Eagle Run is the best.  You do 5 different zips with the longest one zipping you down at least 50mph and 20 story drop.  The guides were amazing and the group size was…More »

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 8. Crow & Gate Pub

2313 Yellow Point Rd
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B7
(250) 722-3731

Categories: British, Pubs

5.0 star rating
  8/26/2008 First to Review

Unless someone told you about this amazing English Pub you would never know it existed.   It is off the beaten path down a nice stretch of road and eventually you end up in front of this flower filled English garden with a beautiful pond, flowers,…More »

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 9. Island Scallops Ltd

5552 Island Hwy W
Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2C8
(250) 757-9811

5.0 star rating
  3/2/2010 First to Review

I am a big believer in eating locally so when on Vancouver Island I seek out all local products.  I first experienced these amazing scallops while shopping in Cowichan Bay.  There is a little fish monger and they were selling these cultured little…More »

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 10. Nanaimo Sausage House

3018 Ross Rd
Nanaimo, BC V9T 3Z1
(250) 751-0555
5.0 star rating
  9/1/2009 First to Review

Why because you have to! Immediately stepping out of your car into the parking lot you can smell the smokey aroma in the air. They don't even have to be smoking the meat and the aroma pours out of the shop for you to enjoy.

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 11. Merridale Ciderworks

1230 Merridale Rd
Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L0
(250) 743-4293
4.0 star rating
  9/1/2009 First to Review

If you are a fan of cider then this is the place to go on Vancouver Island. It is set up very much like a Vineyard with a tasting room and all the little gifty sort of things, but instead of grapes they all have apples.

The tasting is free and…More »

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 12. Old Farm Market

5164 Frances St
Duncan, BC V9L
(250) 748-7141
4.0 star rating
  4/14/2009 First to Review

Every trip up to Vancouver Island usually includes a stop here.  They are a year round farmers market.  In addition they have a great butcher/deli and carry your charcuterie, cheeses and some of the staples.  

The prices are reasonable and the quality…More »

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 13. Cherry Point Vineyards

840 Cherry Point Road RR 3
Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L3
(250) 743-1272

Category: Wineries

4.0 star rating
  4/14/2009 First to Review

When on Vancouver Island do yourself a favor and do some wine tasting.  There are lots of little boutique vineyards.  By California standards these are very young vineyards but for them 14 years is old.  

Cherry Point produces some yummy port and…More »

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Location

Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

January 2006

Things I Love

red wine, red meat, white meat, bacon, bread, cheese, Boulevard, Vancouver

Find Me In

Exploring anything edible or drinkable in the province of BC

My Hometown

Lake Cowichan, BC

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Eating good food and drinking amazing wine and thinking about my next meal

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I am tough to impress and my opinions are fair!

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The History of Negros, The Help, Julie Julia, Heat, RAW

My First Concert

Yes it was Duran Duran

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Pay It Forward

My Last Meal On Earth

Will be spent with amazing friends eating great food

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I love food!

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Cowichan Valley

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