Macaron Day in Vancouver 2018
byThe 7th Macaron Day in Vancouver is coming up on March 20th, joining bakeries, cafes and bistros around the world to support local causes, one sweet treat at a time.
Macaron Day
Macaron Day was founded in France (le jour du macaron) by Pierre Hermé years ago. It’s a day to celebrate the colours of spring with a bright palette of treats. Macaron Day events will be happening overseas, in New York, and in Toronto. Over the last few years it has become a Vancouver tradition as well.
Macarons (not to be confused with macaroons) are meringue-based confections commonly filled with buttercream or jam with a delicate soft and crunchy outer shell. All you need to do is visit a participating “Macaron Day” bakery or cafe on March 20th and you’ll be given a macaron and be invited to make a donation their chosen charity.
Participants and Causes
1) Bon Macaron for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
2823 W Broadway, Vancouver
When you purchase 6 macarons at any of their locations, $5 from each purchase will be donated to BC Children’s Hospital. Bon Macaron is also hosting a Macaron Day contest.
2) Soirette for Make a Wish Foundation BC Yukon.
1433 W Pender, Vancouver
Soirette is offering a box of 6 macarons for half price and 100% of sales from the first 50 boxes will benefit Make a Wish BC.
3) Meinhardt South Granville for Africa Community Technical Society.
3002 Granville St, Vancouver
Meinhardt is giving out salted caramel macarons between 2:00 and 6:00pm. They will also donate $5 to Africa Community Technical Society for every 6pc box sold.
4) TWG Tea
1070 W Georgia St
Select various hued gift boxes of 6, 12 or 20-count of TWG’s signature tea-infused macarons, priced at $18, $36, and $72 respectively. Enjoy a special 1 for 1 promotion on all macarons purchased between 20th to 22nd March 2018, while stocks lasts at the TWG Tea Salon & Boutique on West Georgia. *Note: No charity component for this promotion.
Do you know of any more locations? The list will be updated as offerings and specials are announced.
