An eco-tour with wild food tastings in Vancouver’s Stanley Park

Taste nature’s abundance

Menu

  • Wild mushrooms served on a platter with a forest background. Topped iwth sea asparagus

    Foraged wild mushrooms with sea asparagus on Yukon sourdough

  • A platter offering three types of salmon: Cedar plank Salmon, Hot smoked maple salmon, and candied salmon

    Smoked Salmon Three Ways

  • Person pouring multiple glasses of spruce tip tea

    Spruce Tip Tea

  • A tidal platter of seafood served on the beaches of Stanley Par

    Seafood platter on the beach

  • Forest Berry Tarts with hazelnut crust and wild rose pedals

    Forest berry tarts on a hazelnut crust with wild rose pedals

Tour Description

Join us for an eco-tour & gourmet lunch that offers a new type of food experience in BC's coastal lands - "Forest to Table Cuisine." Our local naturalist and wild food culinary expert host takes you on a sensory journey of indigenous food through prepared food tastings at different locations in the forest and on the beach. This modern interpretation of indigenous food is an emerging movement in the culinary world. It is not a foraging tour, a campout, or a restaurant tasting. Instead, it is a curated whole sensory experience that tells the story of the region's past and present through delicious prepared ingredients sourced locally. You will leave with a strong sense of place.

“The crown jewel of our trip to Vancouver. A thoughtfully crafted an experience that grounds you with a sense of place and peace.

Maura,

Guest from Arlington, VA.

“My sister and I enjoyed every beautiful dish featuring local plants and seafood, enriched by the interesting stories Heather shared about the sourcing and foraging of the ingredients.

Eileen,

Guest from Maryland

“Heather not only has skills in the kitchen she’s passionate about the ecosystem. I loved finishing up the tour with feet in the sand devouring fresh seafood.

Bronwyn Slade,

Director of Sales, Pacific Destination Services

Inclusions:

  • 4 tastings: Various types of smoked salmon, forest berry tart on hazelnut crust, wild mushrooms with sea asparagus on yukon sourdough, seafood platter (seasonal mix of crab, prawn and shellfish), and spruce tip tea.

    • It’s enough food for a light lunch.

  • Expert naturalist-guide & wild food expert will greet at the hotel, provide tour commentary during the transfers, and host the eco-tasting tour

  • 1 hour of gentle walking on level ground on forest trails with breaks for tastings and discussion

  • 45 min of gathering and strolling along the beach with breaks for tastings

  • 15 min for group and individual photos

Location: 2nd Beach in Stanley Park

2nd Beach is a serene and picturesque spot in Stanley Park. It has sweeping views of the North Shore Mountains next to dense, lush evergreen forest. We include short walks on several flat public trails and include guided beachcombing in the sand and tidal areas. It's the favorite spot among locals and has the perfect amenities needed for guest comfort.

Cost:

  • $150 CAD per person

  • Ask us about adding a transfer from your hotel

Private Groups

  • Minimum 5 ppl, Maximum 15 ppl

  • For larger groups ask us about multiple tours at once

  • You choose the start time

Timing:

  • Daily public tours from 11:30am - 1:30pm

  • 3 x 15 minute forest walk + 10 minute tasting

  • 2 x 15 min beach walk + 10 minute tasting

Have a question? Call us at 604-312-2034

Requirements:

  • Able to walk unassisted on a flat trail.

  • No fitness requirements.

Weather:

  • Available year-round

  • October - March cold weather gear recommended

  • Participants are recommended to bring waterproof jacket, pants, and boots in the case of rain

  • The tour can be shortened on rainy days