Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Busy weekend expected
BC Day long weekend is the busiest weekend of the year for ferry travel on the coast. Our major routes between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island are expected to be at or near capacity for vehicles during peak times.
Be prepared for sailing waits if a booking has not been made in advance of travel. Depending on when you arrive, there may be limited or no space available for drive-up vehicles. Check Current Conditions before leaving for the terminal for the latest sailing and capacity information, and check Service Notices for operational updates.
If your plans are flexible, consider taking transit and travel as a foot passenger. Walk-on bookings are available on our major routes at no additional cost and are recommended to help secure your preferred sailing. BC Day long weekend travel tips can be found here.
DETAILS
Explore Vancouver’s historic Gastown on a guided walking food tour through the city’s oldest neighbourhood. This 3-hour experience combines local flavours with stories of Gastown’s past, from cobblestone streets and heritage architecture to the iconic Steam Clock. Along the way, guests will enjoy a curated selection of food and drink from popular local spots while learning about the neighbourhood’s evolution and vibrant food scene.
Tour Highlights:
- Enjoy 6 food tastings and 4 drink stops at popular Gastown eateries
- Explore cobblestone streets, heritage buildings, and the iconic Steam Clock
- Hear engaging stories about Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood
- Experience Gastown’s lively mix of history, culture, and local flavour
Activity policies
Meeting location: Starbucks inside Waterfront Station, 601 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC
Tour Distance: Approximately 1.5 km (1 mile) Tour includes 6 food tastings and 4 alcoholic beverages. Gratuities are not included.
Tours operate rain or shine.
Accessibility: The tour involves easy walking on mostly flat terrain, including some cobblestone streets. Three tasting locations require the use of stairs, and only one location has elevator access. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Strollers not permitted due to stairs and tight spaces.
Most dietary requests can be accommodated. Please contact Taste Vancouver Food Tours at info@tastevancouverfoodtours.com with any dietary restrictions a minimum 24 hours prior to tour. Non-alcoholic beverage options are available.
Guests 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children 5 and under are free of charge.
Tour Availability: A minimum of four participants is required for the tour to take place. Should there not be enough guests, the tour may be cancelled and a BC Ferries representative will notify you.
All tours booked through BC Ferries must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.
AVAILABLE IN Vancouver, BC
FROM May 1 - December 31
$168.00
+ taxes and fees, per adult