Canada’s largest artisan distillery event, BC Distilled, includes 40 distilleries from across British Columbia showcasing their best products to both aficionados and newbies alike.

This year the festival features 12 new distilleries which have opened since last year’s show. Each distillery is represented by the distiller or other distillery staff, giving guests a chance to interact with the people who actually make the spirits.

BC Distilled

Where: Croatian Cultural Centre (3520 Commercial Drive, Vancouver)
When: Saturday, April 14, 2018. Trade Tasting: 2:00pm-4:30pm & Public Tasting: 6pm-9pm
Tickets: Available online now

An on-site Legacy Liquor pop-up shop lets participants purchase bottles to take home, selecting from the widest selection of BC spirits available anywhere, with more than 150 products. In addition, the festival’s charity partner, Pacific Assistance Dogs Society, will be back, hosting a silent auction filled with products donated by the exhibitors, and bringing their dogs and puppies for attendees to meet.

Following the recent Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition, BC Distilled will showcase some of the best spirits in the country, including Odd Society Spirits Mia Amata, Victoria Distillers Empress 1908 Gin, Merridale Cidery & Distillery Cowichan Copper Gin, and Wayward Distillation House Depth Charge, all of which won gold medals and Best in Class in their categories. Sheringham Distillery Akvavit, named this year’s Canadian Artisan Spirit of the Year, will also be available to sample and purchase.

Participating Distilleries

Forage Distiller’s Dinner Returns

Where: 1300 Robson St, Vancouver
When: Friday, Aril 6, 2018
Details: Chef Chris Whittaker will feature six cocktail and spirit samples from BC distilleries, paired with six terroir-based courses. Tickets »

Win Tickets to BC Distilled

I have a pair of tickets to give away to the public tasting event on April 14th, here’s how you can enter to win:

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Follow BC Distilled on Facebook and Twitter for more information. Please enjoy responsibly. Must be 19+. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Wednesday, April 4, 2018.

Update The winner is Albert!

This weekend in Vancouver, check out some Easter Egg Hunts (for kids and adults), and some remaining Spring Break deals as you enjoy a fresh new month, ushered in by cherry blossoms in the city and tulips in the Valley.

Things to do in Vancouver Easter Long Weekend

Friday, March 30, 2018
Easter Egg Hunt Listings »
An Evening with Kevin Smith at the Rio Theatre
Easter at Aldor Acres
Easter at Taves Farms
Easter at Maan Farms
Easter at the Cannery
Bear Creek Park Easter Train
Seasons 2018 Festival
7th Annual T&T Spring Wellness Fair
Dom Fricot ‘Deserts’ Album Release
VanDusen Great A-Maze-ing Egg Hunt
Rachmaninov Vespers and Lauridsen Lux aeterna
Theatre UBC Presents: The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Stanley Park Easter Train
98th Vancouver International Auto Show
PlayDome at BC Place
Spring Break Cooking Camp for Kids with the Dirty Apron
Pacific Theatre Presents: Bar Mitzvah Boy
Tulip Festivals in the Fraser Valley Continue reading this post ⟩⟩

Be the first to sip and savour Naramata Bench’s spring wine releases at Wine for Waves! This delicious evening of wining and dining will bring together BC’s best wineries and sustainable seafood restaurants. Taste Ocean Wise seafood offerings, meet top BC winemakers, and bid on silent auction items which include exclusive Naramata wine packages and experiences.

Wine for Waves at Four Seasons Vancouver

Where: Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver (791 W Georgia St, Vancouver)
When: Friday, April 13, 2018 at 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Tickets: Available online for $110 + GST

All proceeds directly benefit the Ocean Wise seafood program.

Menus and Participating Restaurants

• Fanny Bay Oyster Bar Oysters on the Half Shell with Mignonette
• Hart House Restaurant Albacore Tuna Tataki with Smoked Avocado, Marinated Cucumber, Lotus Root Chip, Spicy Mayo, and Shiso
• Hillside Winery & Bistro Brown Butter and Foie Tartelette with Rhubarb and Celery
• Hook Seabar Steelhead Ceviche with Brunoise of Pickled Vegetables
• Nomad Berezan Pacific Shrimp Ceviche
• Ocean Wise Ned’s Famous Organic Shrimp Tacos with Honey Miso and Lime
• Ocean Wise Seaweed Brownies
• Pecking Room at Red Rooster Winery Chicken Gizzard Takoyaki with Malbec Drizzle, Smoked Mayo and Pickled Cauliflower
• Stanley Park Pavilion Beet Cured Steelhead, Granola Crisp, Lemon Yogurt and Radish Greens
• Urban Fare Burrata and Poached Prawn Bruschetta with Grated Balsamic
• Vanilla Pod at Poplar Grove Cured Sturgeon with Compressed Cucumber, Pickled Serrano Peppers, Charred Scallion & Lemon Vinaigrette
• YEW seafood + bar – Dungeness Crab, Strawberry & Lime

Participating Wineries

Wine for Waves a 19+ event. All ticket sales are final. Wine for Waves attendees receive a special Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver rate for Superior Rooms. Promo code will be provided upon purchase. Rooms are subject to availability.

March showers lead to April flowers. Check out Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival events, talks and walks, along with two tulip festivals in the Fraser Valley, Easter events, Vaisakhi and more this April in Metro Vancouver. Miss604 is also proud to sponsor the Party for the Planet in Surrey on April 14th.

April Events in Metro Vancouver

Jump to: Sunday, April 1, 2017 to Sunday, April 8, 2018
Jump to: Monday, April 9, 2017 to Sunday, April 15, 2018
Jump to: Monday, April 16, 2017 to Sunday, April 22, 2018
Jump to: Monday, April 23, 2017 to Monday, April 30, 2018

Multi-Day Events

Events that run for longer than three days in a row are highlighted in green. This list is updated often so send in your event listing anytime – for free – and check back often to plan your week.

Sunday, April 1, 2018
Easter Fair at the Stanley Park Train
Easter Egg Hunt Listings »
Tulip Festivals in the Fraser Valley
Easter Festival at Township 7 Winery
Easter Brunch at the Sea to Sky Gondola
Easter Bunny Yoga
Free Self Defence Intro Talk
Easter Weekend at Tsawwassen Mills
ACT Arts Centre Presents A Hop-ening Time
Easter Brunch at H2 Rotisserie & Bar
98th Vancouver International Auto Show
Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market
Easter Activities, Surrey
Easter at the Cannery
Easter at Taves Farms
London Heritage Farm Easter
Easter at Aldor Acres
Easter at Maan Farms
Bear Creek Park Easter Train
The Vancouver Aquarium’s Second Annual Easter Scavenger Hunt
Surrey Carnival Pop-Up Amusement Park
PlayDome at BC Place Continue reading this post ⟩⟩

Enjoy some Easter fun for adults and kids in a spectacular setting! Visit the Sea to Sky Gondola for Easter Egg Collection & Brunch on Sunday, April 1st.

Easter Brunch at the Sea to Sky Gondola

When: Sunday, April 1, 2018 seatings at 10:00am and 12:00pm
Where: Sea to Sky Gondola’s Summit Lodge
Tickets: Call (604) 892-2551 to book. Meal & lift ticket for adults is $72.69, kids (12 and under) $32.32. Annual pass members SAVE over $30! The Easter Egg Hunt is complimentary with a valid day ticket/season pass. Brunch requires pre-payment.

Brunch Menu

Beverages: Orange juice, Apple juice and Cranberry juice, coffee and Tea

Continental Breakfast Dishes: Assorted fresh baked pastries, cinnamon buns and fruit compote, yogurt parfait, fresh fruit cups, asparagus quiche

Brunch Dishes: Smoked salmon + cream cheese quiche; Scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast sausages and pancakes; Roasted red pepper and goat cheese frittata; Roasted tomatoes, Portobellini Mushrooms and Grilled Asparagus; Potato Hash

Desserts: Assorted fresh pastries (cakes, squares and Easter cookies)

10:00am is the first brunch seating, then from 10:30am to 12:00pm there will be Easter egg gathering on one of the Summit Trails. Visit forest woodland characters to collect your chocolate eggs at your own pace.

12:00pm is the second brunch seating. Reservations are required for all seatings.

Easter Activities

There will be arts and crafts in the Summit Lodge, with festive colouring pages and other DIY crafts. Stop by Bodhi’s outdoor plaza for maple taffy and other family snacks.

Follow the Sea to Sky Gondola on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more information.