Our region boasts a number of chocolatiers who make some fine chocolates. Here are some of my favourites in and around Vancouver.

Chocolaterie De La Nouvelle France

198 East 21st Avenue

Vancouver

Tel: 604-566-1065

Web: www.chocolaterienouvellefrance.ca

Neighborhood: Main Street

Favourites: Espresso dark chocolate square

Cocoa Nymph

3739 W. 10^th Avenue

Vancouver

Tel: 604-222-4477

Web: www.cocoanymph.com

Neighborhood: Kitsilano

Favourites: Sea Nymph bar – salt and english caramel

Xoxolat

2391 Burrard Street

Vancouver

Tel: 604-733-2462

Web: www.xoxolat.com

Neighborhood: Kitsilano

Favourites: Dark chocolate bark with pecans and blueberries

Mink Chocolates

863 West Hastings Street

Vancouver

Tel: 604-633-2451

Web: www.minkchocolates.com

Neighborhood: Downtown

Favourites: Espresso with a shot of dark chocolate, iced dark chocolate blended drink

Dulchinea Chocolate Café

1118 Denman Street,

Vancouver

Tel: 604-689-2699

Web: www.dulcineachocolatecafe.com

Neighborhood: West End

Favourites: Chocolate Chai, Caffe Bamba, 1528 chocolate

Thomas Haas

Unit 128, 998 Harbourside Drive

North Vancouver

Tel: 604-924-1847

Web: www.thomashaas.com

Neighborhood: Harbourfront

Favourites: Chocolate Sparkle cookies, Matcha Tea bar

Chocolate Arts

2037 W 4th Ave

Vancouver

Tel: 604-739-0475

Web: www.chocolatearts.com

Neighborhood: Kitsilano

Favourites: Pumpkin truffle, Salted caramel, native medallions

By: Richard Wolak