Your Ultimate Guide to Exploring Salt Spring Island from Vancouver This Summer
Summer is the perfect time to escape the city and discover the charm of Salt Spring Island. Spring Island offers a unique blend of natural beauty, local culture, and laid-back vibes, making it a must-visit destination.
Apr 287 min read
![Spring in Vancouver soon ๐ธ๐ธ....
Every year, Metro Vancouver quietly turns into a pastel dream for a few short weeksโฆ and if you know where to go, itโs pure magic without the chaos.
I went deep into this (because weโre not gatekeeping pretty streets this year ๐), so hereโs your ULTIMATE blossom street list โ save this ๐๐
- Queen Elizabeth Park
- UBC campus
- David Lam park
- Van Dusen botanical @vandusengarden
- West 22nd Avenue
- West 37th Avenue
- Burnaby Mountain
- Capitol Hill, Burnaby
- Georgia Street, Burnaby
- Grant Place, Burnaby
- Streets around Nikkei Cultural Center
My favourite part will always be driving through random Burnaby streets and suddenly hitting a full pink canopy with zero crowds.
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![If you havenโt tried this restaurant yet, nowโs your chance! As part of @biteofburnaby , this iconic Cantonese restaurant is rolling out an exclusive 4 course set menu that will take your taste buds on a journey. ๐ฆ๐ฅข
๐ฝ๏ธ Whatโs on the menu?
โข Salty Egg Tofu
โข Ginseng Double Boiled Soup
โข Truffle Ling Cod Congee
โข Black Pepper Chilli Tiger Prawns with Rice Cake
โข Pandan Coconut Panna Cotta
๐๐น๐น ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ๐ $๐ฐ๐ต/๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป
The Bite of Burnaby menu is only available for a limited time, making this the perfect excuse to experience one of Burnabyโs best Chinese restaurants. Whether youโre a dim sum regular or a first-time visitor, Neptuneโs expertly crafted dishes will leave you craving more.
๐ Location: Neptune Seafood Restaurant, Central Boulevard, Burnaby
๐ When: Available throughout March, 2025
๐ก Pro Tip: Make a reservation to skip the wait and come hungry!
โจ Grab your foodie crew and indulge in Vancouverโs best seafood experience! ๐ฎ
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![๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฒ๐๐ปโ๐ ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด.....
Meet @stevespokebar , recently named the best Poke in Vancouver, turning fresh, healthy ingredients into pure magic. โจ And hereโs the kickerโtheyโre part of @biteofburnaby this year again! That means exclusive, limited-time deals on bowls that taste like a Hawaiian vacation.
Think melt-in-your-mouth ahi tuna, perfectly seasoned salmon, spicy mayo and toppings that CRUNCH just right. (Pineapple in poke? Donโt knock it till you try it. ๐)
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โฅ๏ธ Give some love if you love healthy food
๐๐ป Tag your foodie partners in the comments
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![๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ถ๐'๐ ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ด๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ....
I recently tried the incredible festival menu at ๐ ๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ for the ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ โ and wow, this place is a pure vegetarian paradise serving up the bold, vibrant flavours of Mumbaiโs iconic street food scene ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฅ
If youโre craving authentic Indian street food with a twist of spice and soul, you NEED to check this out:
โจ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐:
- โChai Thali ($24.99):
A delicious combo of Butter Vada Pav, Butter Dabeli, and Bun Maska โ paired with TWO chai (tea) options of your choice. The ultimate comfort food experience!
- ๐ถ๏ธ Pav Bhaji + Lassi Combo ($23.00):
Savour a spicy, buttery mixed veggie curry served with soft pav buns, and your choice of a refreshing rose or mango lassi to balance the heat. I personally liked the Rose Lassi as I never tried this before and it was so refreshing. ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ!
๐ 4160 Hastings St, Burnaby
๐ Daily | 12PM - 11PM
๐ Tag someone whoโd love this feast!
๐๐ป Stay tuned as I share more on Bite of Burnaby festival!
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