The Gastown Food Tour will take you through the cobbled streets of Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood while enjoying local craft beer, delicious cheese and prosciutto with flavorful local wine, Japanese kar-age style chicken, freshly made Sicilian tortellini, crispy sweet and chili cauliflower, Canadian poutine; handmade fries topped with cheese curds and gravy and a choice of beer/wine, soft organic ice cream, Vancouver's award winning cheesecake, and lemon bars. On this 2.5-hour walking food tour, a professional actor full of passion for the city and its food will share fascinating little-known stories about Vancouver and its “Wild West” history that dates back 150 years. This is a tour you don’t want to miss!

Travel to just outside of Vancouver and immerse yourself in the lush agricultural land that surrounds the city in British Colombia's answer to the Napa Valley, where you will find some fine, small batch wineries. Spend a fun and relaxing afternoon wine tasting and touring in the country.  Considering the tough new drinking and driving laws in this province this is an ideal way to enjoy a day of wine tasting without concern. There, you will be shown to the town by one of our talented local guides in style. Leave the bus crowd behind and enjoy a personalized commentary and travel at your own pace.

After a long day out on the slopes, there's nothing finer than sitting down over a lovely meal to replenish your soul. This 4-course dinner explores the best restaurants in Whistler, and you'll have a chance to visit an impressive 15,000-bottle wine cellar! If you're looking for a treat, this is the experience for you! We'll begin at Bearfoot Bistro for a lovely amuse bouche, from Canada's "Best Chef of 2008". Next up, Hy's Steakhouse, for a cajun crusted blacked ahi tuna. It will melt in your mouth! By now, you're ready for a full meal, so we'll head to one of Whistler's finest restaurants, Quattro. Here you'll have a choice of meat or seafood with a signature pasta along side. It's a treat! For a sample dessert, head to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory before finishing off at FireRock Lounge for some artisan cheese plates.  Before your tastings, a Whistler Tasting Tour representative will confirm your menu, and all can be altered for dietary or allergic restrictions.

The tour will start at 10:00 AM from downtown where you will proceed towards Highway 1, crossing the scenic Port Mann Bridge and head into the countryside, the Fraser Valley. Your first stop will be the Chaberton Estate Winery. We'll tour the vineyard, learn about grape cultivation, wine brewing process, storage cellar, and then taste the wines! Next, you will head to Fort Langley, a quaint picturesque township in the heart of the Fraser Valley, by the Fraser River, the birthplace of British Columbia. First, you will have a drive around the village, experience the local quaint setting. Then, visit the historic Fort Langley. Enjoy the on-site events and relics. You will then have the rest of the afternoon free to explore the town. Enjoy lunch, peeking into antiques, and souvenir shops, visit the museums and count the train cars on the mile-long train. Late in the evening, you will head back to Vancouver.

This is not your average small bite sampling tour. Think of it as a progressive dinner where you dine your way through the historic Gastown district, Vancouver's most vibrant restaurant scene and Canada's cocktail capital. Expect award- winning restaurants, inventive dishes, eccentric personalities, and inspiring decor. Your adventure begins at a stylish brew pub for a local beer tasting with food pairing. Craft beer is not only a trend, it's a passion for many, including your well-versed guides. Enjoy 3 craft beers with signature appetizers that showcase West Coast flavors. The next stop is a lavish craft cocktail bar with old-world charm. Decked out in vests and ties, the expert barkeeps shake up classic cocktails while imparting knowledge on the art of imbibing. Time-honored canapés are served, each with a story of its own. Next, take a stroll through the neighborhood and become acquainted with the hottest restaurants and historical landmarks.  Along the way, learn about the quarter’s legends and secrets. Follow your guide into an inconspicuous, pebble-stone back alley where a hidden gem is tucked away from everyday tourists. There, you will enjoy 3 BC wines alongside local farm charcuterie and cheeses from an ever-changing chalkboard menu. Nearby BC farms produce award-winning meat and cheese products that cannot be missed. Then hop a few steps over to a modern, upscale Chinese dining lounge that embodies the area's cultural history.  Entice your tastebuds with innovative classics that push the envelope. Pair an Asian-inspired cocktail with intricate dishes for a truly unique experience.

From your hotel, start your full-day tour through the heart of Vancouver. See sites such as Stanley Park with its Native Totem Poles and the viewpoint overlooking the iconic Lions Gate Bridge. Enjoy plenty of time to walk around and for additional stop requests. Next, head to Granville Island. Famous for its art, it features many galleries, theaters, street performers and a public market. Continue by traveling through newly redeveloped Yaletown, Chinatown and Gastown, Vancouver's restored and oldest business district. Hear some suggestions from your guide for a lunch spot before taking in the view of the city from Queen Elizabeth Park's viewpoint. From there, head into the wine growing region outside the city. Savor unique tastes as you visit 4 local vineyards before returning to your hotel.