Must-see restaurants in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies

  • Base Camp

    British Columbia

    The town's quintessential community coffee hangout has, no doubt, served as base camp for many energetic Sunshine Coast excursions judging by the…

  • Olo

    Victoria

    Olo is Victoria's quintessential farm-to-table restaurant and it ploughs a deep furrow. The 'locally grown' mantra is taken seriously here with small…

  • Cows

    Banff Town

    Banff Ave isn't Banff Ave without an omnipresent queue snaking out the door at Cows, a product of Prince Edward Island. Cows' 30-plus ice-cream flavors…

  • Field & Social

    Vancouver

    A plant-diet-loving cafe with a menu of 10 or so top-notch, fresh-tossed salads made with seasonal, regional ingredients. This is a great place to salve…

  • Rhino Coffee House

    Tofino

    In outdoor-orientated Tofino, it’s easy to justify a doughnut for breakfast, and the best place in Tofino to procure one is at Rhino. Toss a coin to…

  • Sun Sui Wah

    Vancouver

    One of the best places in Vancouver for dim sum, this large, chatty Hong Kong–style joint has deservedly been a local favorite for years. Order an array…

  • Chambar

    Vancouver

    This giant, brick-lined cave is a juggernaut of Vancouver's dining scene, serving an ever-changing all-day menu of sophisticated Belgian-esque dishes from…

  • Bake49

    Vancouver

    A tiny bakery specializing in Japanese cheesecakes and pastries. Arrive early or expect to be greeted by the 'sold out' sign on the door. It's worth…

  • Shack N Wagon

    Vancouver Island

    This old-fashioned Oregon Trail–style wagon now serving as a food truck is set in the grounds of the historic Percy farmstead a 10-minute walk along the…

  • Lakeside Chophouse

    Southern Alberta

    With big chairs and bigger views, this semi-casual is definitely Waterton's most chic restaurant. Service is friendly and the eclectic menu will satisfy…

  • La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop

    Vancouver

    A cooling blue interior and shabby-chic communal table lure locals to this small branch of Vancouver's famously friendly Mexican mini-chain. Order at the…

  • Bench Bakehouse

    Vancouver

    Hidden in the back of an otherwise humdrum mini-mall, this delicious bakery cafe takes a butter-forward French approach, which means perfect croissants…

  • Kulinarya

    Vancouver

    It's easy to miss this tiny storefront, unless you spot one of the colourful kamayan feasts heaped on the tables inside. But while you need at least six…

  • Baker Creek Bistro

    Banff National Park

    This attractive cabin restaurant is located inside the Baker Creek Chalets complex and is among the few places to eat on the Bow Valley Pkwy. Good thing…

  • Meat & Bread

    Vancouver

    Vancouver's best made-to-order hot sandwich mini-chain has finally arrived on Robson, complete with high ceilings, an L-shaped counter and all your…

  • Fish Tales Cafe

    Vancouver Island

    Anglophilia is alive and well in this diminutive timber-framed restaurant where fish-and-chips and mushy peas are served against a backdrop of model ships…

  • Legislative Dining Room

    Victoria

    One of Victoria's best-kept dining secrets, the Parliament Buildings have their own subsidized, old-school restaurant where both MLAs and the public can…

  • Melissa's Missteak

    Banff Town

    Melissa's is a casual, family-friendly, ketchup-on-the-table type of place in a 1928 heritage lodge-style building. One of Banff's favorite places for…

  • Purebread

    Vancouver

    The Mount Pleasant branch of this wildly popular Whistler-started bakery is a walk-in treasure chest of irresistible treats. Try not to drool while…

  • Carthage Café

    Vancouver

    This delightful gem is the Drive's most romantic European-style bistro. Hunker in a corner with your date and select from a menu of the perfectly prepared…

  • Wakwak Burger

    Vancouver

    Downtown's best cheap and cheerful burger option, this popular Japanese-fusion food truck offers a great-value $2.99 staple. Made with hand-formed patties…

  • Crêpe Montagne

    Whistler

    This small, authentic crêperie – hence the French accents percolating among the staff – offers a bewildering array of sweet and savory buckwheat crepes…

  • Old School Eatery

    British Columbia

    Sharing the old Mountain View School building of 1914 with Jones Distilling, the Old School Eatery is becoming a favorite in Revelstoke, particularly for…

  • Elephant Garden Creamery

    Vancouver

    Arguably Vancouver's most original independent ice-cream store, the ever-intriguing concoctions here are all made on-site by its friendly brother-and…

  • Howler's

    Vancouver Island

    Definitely old-school Ukee, this family-friendly, pub-style restaurant covers a lot of bases: heaping plates of pasta, wraps and burgers (go for the elk),…

  • Cafe Lokal

    Vancouver

    A highly welcoming neighborhood hangout lined with mismatched wooden seating and soundtracked with warm jazz recordings. Drop by for coffee, house-baked…

  • John's Place

    Victoria

    This friendly, diner-style hangout is lined with memorabilia (complete with obligatory jukebox), while its enormous menu is a cut above standard diner…

  • Fifi's Bistro & Cafe

    Whistler

    Slightly more refined than some of the places that speckle the base of Blackcomb Mountain, new-kid-on-the-block Fifi’s is a mix of walk-up coffee bar and…

  • Sophie's Cosmic Cafe

    Vancouver

    Slide between the oversized knife and fork flanking the entrance and you'll find one of Vancouver's best retro-look diners, its kitsch-lined walls studded…

  • Evergreen

    Banff Town

    Hotel restaurants can be hit-and-miss, but the Evergreen inside the Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge is consistently good, provided you like formal fine…

  • Greenhorn Cafe

    Vancouver

    Named after three novice pioneers who once bought land in this area, this well-hidden cafe is a popular local bolt-hole. Residents from nearby apartments…

  • WildTale Coastal Grill

    Vancouver

    A seafood restaurant with meaty extras (including a popular lamb-chops dinner). In-the-know locals have made this one of their favorite afternoon happy…

  • Firechefs

    Vancouver Island

    Firechefs' French-Canadian/Japanese owners upgraded the menu of the old Captain Hardy restaurant to include ramen bowls, sushi and poutine. But, don’t…

  • Iwana Taco

    Vancouver

    Downstairs at the AMS Student Nest union building, this eye-poppingly colorful counter looks like a food truck that's been permanently parked in the wall…

  • All Mex'd Up

    Vancouver Island

    A funky and highly colorful Mexican eatery near the waterfront, this fairy-lighted little spot makes everything from scratch and focuses on local…

  • Common Loaf Bake Shop

    Tofino

    Encased in an attractive dark-red wooden house with an octagonal bay window, this understated bakery is lined with local art and has a little community…

  • Mr Red Cafe

    Vancouver

    Serves authentic northern Vietnamese home-style dishes that look and taste like there's a lovely old lady making them out back. Dine off-peak to avoid…

  • Maenam

    Vancouver

    Kitsilano's best Thai restaurant is a contemporary reinvention of the concept, with subtle, complex influences flavoring the menu in a warm, wood-floored…

  • Salsa & Agave Mexican Grill

    Vancouver

    Expect warm service (plus nachos and salsa) when you snag a table at this laid-back, family-run favorite (sunny-day patio seats recommended). Allow plenty…

  • Mt Fairview Dining Room & Caribou Lounge

    Lake Louise

    The Deer Lodge hotel's dining room and its adjacent 1930s log lounge, 500m down the road from Lake Louise, make one of the area's more relaxed spots for…

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