Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) launches a plugged-in Chef Instructor led walking tour of Vancouver’s historic and diverse Granville Island.   For $40.00 per person join us as we savour the wares of the market’s many globally influenced and locally impassioned artisans, farmers and food purveyors.  Leaving at 10AM every Friday, starting September 24th, we’ll plug-in our head-sets and set out to experience Granville Island’s breathtaking and seasonal ambience; exploring and tasting what’s been grown, fished and cooked fresh in this bustling public marketplace.  Stops will be made to point out what makes the island both a sensory and historic delight.  Tour includes a PICA canvas tote, a to-go coffee or tea and, a freshly baked pastry courtesy of Bakery 101.  Sweet or savoury we have the walking tour for you.  For more information or to book your plugged-in island tour visit www.picachef.com, look under the short program tab or contact us at 604.734.4488, space is limited so book ahead.

Add to your tour a visit to Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts’ marina side, student-run gourmet restaurant – Bistro 101, for our over-the-top West Coast Buffet style lunch.  Tour and lunch with coffee or tea is $65.00 per person, add an optional BC wine flight for a total of $80.00 pp (all prices are exclusive of HST).  For more information about Bistro 101 visit www.bistro101.com or contact us directly at 604.734.0101.