The North Vancouver Walking Food Tour-including scenic ferry ride
Discover North Vancouver’s Emerging Foodie Scene! A Scenic & Delicious food tour adventure! Tour includes a 12-minute scenic SeaBus ride with your tour guide from downtown Vancouver taking you to North Vancouver’s buzzing waterfront, home to the historic Lonsdale Quay Market and the lively Shipyards District—a hub for food lovers, culture seekers, and stunning views.
On this 3-hour guided walking food tour, you’ll embark on a mouthwatering journey, tasting handcrafted local dishes, learning about North Vancouver’s fascinating history, and soaking in breathtaking skyline and mountain views.
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North Vancouver Food Tour
What's included in The North Vancouver Walking Food Tour-including scenic ferry ride
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Scenic Ferry Ride – Amazing views of both the downtown Vancouver skyline and the majestic North Shore mountains.
The Quay Market & Food Hall
Enjoy the buzzing Lonsdale Quay Market and stop for tastings at 2 local vendors
The Shipyards
Shipyards District – Once the heart of North Vancouver’s shipbuilding industry, now a buzzing waterfront destination with trendy restaurants, breweries, art galleries and lively public spaces. We stop at 5 vendors for food and drinks.
Inclusions
- Tour Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Scenic Ferry ride (12 min, return ticket included) from Waterfront Station-Lonsdale Quay
- 6 food tastings + 3 alcholic drinks (food tastings may vary)
- Tour guide Gratuities (15-20% recommended) Can be paid by cash or credit card
- Hotel pick up not included
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Persons under the age of 19 must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 19 years, non alcoholic options available upon request
- This tour can only accommodate vegetarian requests with 24 hours notice.
- Tour covers approx. 10 blocks. 3 of the stops are sit down. Tour is on a schedule, although slower paced as tour guides stop during tour to show interesting points of interest in the neighbourhood. Note there is one hill to go up.
- Tour operates rain or shine. Please arrive hungry and dress for the weather. Tour operates rain or shine. Vancouver tends to get a lot of rain October-April so please bring an umbrella or rain jacket and wear comfortable shoes.
- Family friendly
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet tour guide at 1:15 pm inside Waterfront Station, by Starbucks in the main hall, 601 West Cordova St Tour guide escorts you on the SeaBus ferry(public transportation, 12 min scenic ferry ride) from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay. SeaBus return ticket is included in the price.
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Meeting location: Meet tour guide at 12:15 pm inside Waterfront Station (red brick building), main hall by Starbucks, 601 W Cordova St, Vancouver. Waterfront Station is located within easy walking distance of the downtown core and major hotels. Note that this tour includes a short 12 min scenic ferry ride on the Sea Bus ferry (public transportation, return ticket included in the tour) to Lonsdale Quay, North Vancouver. Tour guide escorts on ferry both ways. You will receive ferry ticket from your guide at meeting location. If you are late: Call 604.767.4132 so you can get assistance getting in touch with your tour guide. Tour departs on time. (Sorry, tour guide cannot wait for late comers and you are responsible to purchase your own ferry ticket if you are late) No refunds for no-shows. 24 hour cancellation policy. Please arrive hungry and dress for the weather. Tour operates rain or shine. Vancouver tends to get a lot of rain October-April so please bring an umbrella or rain jacket and wear comfortable shoes. Tour covers approx. 5 blocks (including 1 hill). Tour is on a schedule, although slower paced as tour guides stop during tour to show interesting points of interest in the neighbourhood. NOTE: WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT VEGETARIAN REQUESTS ON THIS TOUR WITH 24 HOURS ADVANCED NOTICE. IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL DIETARY RESTRICTIONS OR ANY ALLERGIES, WE RECOMMEND YOU BOOK OUR GASTOWN TOUR INSTEAD. Our tour guides are entertaining storyteller performers who love food and have a great knowledge of Vancouver, and love telling stories! Gratuity for your tour guide is always appreciated if you are pleased with the tour and the entertainment they provide. Gratuity can be paid with cash or credit card at the end of tour. (recommended gratuity in BC is 15-20%). Food tastings may vary. No refunds for no-shows. 24 hour cancellation policy.