Edible Vancouver Island July/August 2024

EAT. DRINK. LOCAL GUIDE

Vancouver Island is home to some of the most beautiful restaurants in Canada, where you can enjoy stunning views, quintessential West Coast design elements and exceptional service, all while dining on meals made with delicious local ingredients. From seaside pubs to charming cafés, these establishments offer unique dining experiences that combine the talent, passion and hard work of Vancouver Island’s food producers and chefs.

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Bridgemans Bistros Enjoy casual waterfront dining at all three Bridgemans Bistro locations, whether you are guests at the adjacent marinas or enjoying a scenic foodie road trip. Our chefs use locally sourced ingredients to create West Coast inspired menus that pair perfectly with the water views. @adventureco.ca Mill Bay Marina | Pacific Gateway Marina Port Browning Marina adventureco.ca/restaurants

Cedars Restaurant & Lounge Experience contemporary rustic cuisine this summer at Cedars – on our outdoor patio, in our award-winning restaurant or in Parksville's best lounge. Cedars also offers takeout which includes our popular stone fired pizzas. Join us for Happy Hour 4-6pm Thursday – Mondays, and Half Price Appies 2:30-10pm, Tuesdays & Wednesdays in Cedars Lounge. @tighnamara 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville tigh-na-mara.com/dine 250-248-2333

Cold Front Gelato Handcrafted gelato made daily in the heart of downtown Nanaimo. Using fresh, local ingredients each batch is crafted using methods passed down through generations. Our gelato blends traditional Italian flavours with a distinctive West Coast flair, creating world class gelato right here on Vancouver Island! @coldfrontgelato 306-60 Commercial Street, Nanaimo coldfrontgelato.com 250-591-7719

Morningstar Post-game (or just because you are hungry) join us on the patio at Morningstar Golf Club for a cold pint or a glass of wine and something tasty from the menu. And enjoy the view across the first tee as you share details of the day’s round… embellishing as needed! 525 Lowry’s Road, Parksville morningstargolf.com 250-248-2244

La Lena Pizza Patio and Atrevida Restaurant Located next to the Sturdies Bay ferry terminal, the Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa offers two restaurants popular with island locals and visitors. La Leña Pizza Patio is a seasonal staple for outdoor dining and hand-tossed wood oven pizzas. Atrevida Restaurant offers an inspired West Coast Contemporary menu in a stunning oceanfront dining room. @galianoInnspa 134 Madrona Drive, Galiano Island galianoinn.com 250-539-3388

Long Beach Lodge Resort Immerse yourself in the coastal charm of The Great Room Restaurant at Long Beach Lodge Resort. Our diverse menu features fresh, locally inspired dishes for a culinary journey by the ocean. Delight in an exquisite brunch experience

that promises to elevate your day. 1441 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino longbeachlodgeresort.com 250-725-2442

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