“FieldTrips” is either a day trip or a few days where I visit food areas of interest which may include farm visits, producers, wineries, restaurants and/or other places that people can visit. This is about offering Vancouver Foodster readers a chance to get out of town and take a “Field Trip” for the day or a few days to explore, learn, taste and experience.

Field Trip to Squamish

A great place for an escape from the city that is less than an hour away by car is Squamish as well as the new Village at Britannia.

Lawrence joined me and we stopped at Autostrada Oyster Bar  (115 Main St, Britannia Beach) for delicious lunch.

We shared these dishes Italian Burrata Peperonata, The Forager burger, Bucatini Cacio e Pepe, Spring salmon, Onion Rings, Salad, and Carrot cake to finish.

We then visited Squamish Canyon which was about a 15 mins drive North East, it is a great new attraction in the area for taking in the great outdoors, scenery, walking through the forest, taking in the waterfalls and more. This is a great idea for families of all ages, or the one adult that wants a break from the city.

For dinner we visited House of Lager (37010 Village Cres, Squamish) and had some zero proof beers along with these tasty dishes Beet and goat cheese salad, Albacore tuna tataki, Focaccia, Braised Aaa beef short rib, Maple glazed Brussel sprouts and Avocado and edamame smash with added herb grilled chicken with side of roasted red pepper soup.

We stayed the night at the Executive Hotels Resort and Spa Squamish (40900 Tantalus Rd, Squamish) which features large rooms and suites which features a full kitchen, they also have dining on site, a pool and hot tub, fitness centre and so much more.

The next morning we drove to the Crab Apple Cafe (41701 Government Road, Brackendale) for a delicious breakfast and had the Garden Hash, Avocado toast and tofu scramble and the Eton Mess pancake before hitting the road to drive back to the city.

The drive home to Vancouver from Squamish is about an hour and fifteen minutes depending on what part of the city you are heading too.

Stay tuned for my next Field Trip outside of Vancouver.

By: Richard Wolak

Disclosure: Tourism Squamish provided us with complimentary accommodation, and meals at the area restaurants. Squamish Canyon provided us with complimentary admission; all opinions and photos are my own.