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A Perfect Spring Day in Vancouver

03/23/14 | British Columbia, Canada, Destinations, Food, North America, Sunday Traveler, Vancouver


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Spring in Vancouver usually means rain, rain, rain with a side of rain. You never want to tempt fate by leaving the house without an umbrella.

No rain? It's a rarity in Vancouver!

No rain? It’s a rarity in Vancouver!

A couple weekends ago, I had made arrangements to meet up with friends for brunch. The forecast called for rain. The day before it was like a torrential downpour with rain drops pounding on my roof so loud that it woke me from my sleep.

And then I broke my own rule. In my rush, I left the house without an umbrella. I ran off to catch the bus, crossing my fingers that the rain gods would be on my side and that the rain would hold off until I got home.

But instead of the rain I was anticipating, it turned into a lovely day. By the time I arrived downtown, the sun was out and shining and I could almost convince myself that it was warm.

Joe Fortes Brunch Lobster Benny

Brunch at Joe Fortes was lovely. Famous for their raw oysters (no thanks!) and seafood, I opted for the Atlantic Lobster Eggs Benedict. It was delicious – perfectly poached eggs, luscious velvety hollandaise sauce and buttery lobster served over a very filling homemade biscuit. The hash on the side was amazing. No one should be able to make potatoes that good. It was the perfect way to start the day.

Vancouver Convention Centre

By the time we were wrapping up our meal, the sun was still shining and I decided it was the perfect time for a walk. I headed down to the harbour front and watched the seaplanes land and take off. Vancouver is blessed to be surrounded by water and beaches and in the middle of winter it can be easy to forget about the lush beauty that surrounds you.

Vancouver Seaplanes Harbour Air

Of course, to wrap up a great meal you gotta have dessert. We headed to Bella Gelateria which is the most famous gelato place in Vancouver. Looking at it from the outside, you would have no idea of the perfection that is within its walls. The owner of Bella Gelateria, learned his craft of gelato by attending Carpigiani’s Gelato University in Italy. Who knew there was a Gelato University? He has won numerous awards from various gelato competitions, including the Florence Italy Gelato Festival.

This is good stuff and worth a visit if you’re in Vancouver. Just be aware of long lines in the summer.

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Brunch, a walk along the water, gelato and the warmth of the sun. You couldn’t ask for more. A perfect spring day in Vancouver.

Joe Fortes
777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5
Website

Bella Gelateria
1001 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B7
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Comments

  1. Jess says

    March 23, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    How did I not know there was a gelato university? How did I waste so much time getting an actual degree when there was a GELATO UNIVERSITY out there?

    I’m going to be experiencing the Pacific NW spring for myself soon, though a bit farther north – apparently Sitka has a never ending supply of rain.

    • Adelina says

      March 26, 2014 at 12:30 AM

      What you do is pretty cool too. Who needs gelato when you get to dig up cool stuff? Good luck in Sitka and have fun with all the rain 🙂

  2. Stacey Veikalas Baskets Life says

    March 23, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Great Story. I have never been to Vancouver but it looks amazing. My boys God Father is Canadian and is always telling us to come up and visit, but we just have not made it yet! On the list! Plus Lobster and eggs! What is not to love about that! 🙂

    • Adelina says

      March 26, 2014 at 12:19 AM

      Yes! You definitely should make the trek out to Vancouver 🙂

  3. SJ @ Chasing the Donkey says

    March 23, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    Ohh what a shame it rains so much in Spring – maybe you need to come visit me 🙂 But it’s so worth it to eat those eggs, and it’s still a very pretty place, even if you have to lug about your brolly with you.

    • Adelina says

      March 26, 2014 at 12:18 AM

      Oh how I wish I could be in Croatia right now. So much better than rain and gloom.

  4. Phoebe @ Lou Messugo says

    March 23, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Those eggs look sooooo good, I want some NOW! Sounds like a lovely day, despite all its rain I’d love to visit Vancouver one day

    • Adelina says

      March 26, 2014 at 12:18 AM

      The summers are amazing. It’s a good temperature and significantly less rain.

  5. Molly S says

    March 23, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    A gelato university???? I think I have to investigate this….and Vancouver looks beautiful in the sunshine :).

    • Adelina says

      March 26, 2014 at 12:17 AM

      Yes! Start your journey into becoming a gelato pro.

  6. frankaboutcroatia says

    March 23, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    Maybe you should be tempting your luck more often – and all the Vancouver will get less rain thanks to you 🙂
    I’d choose Atlantic Lobster Eggs Benedict over raw oysters anytime. Those on photo look delicious.

    • Adelina says

      March 26, 2014 at 12:16 AM

      Tempting fate will probably bring on a drenched me. Not fun. That benedict was so tasty.

  7. Emma says

    March 23, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    I actually need that lobster benedict… it looks AMAZING! 🙂

    • Adelina says

      March 26, 2014 at 12:16 AM

      So good! Come to Vancouver 🙂

  8. Lauren says

    March 23, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    Wow, gelato university and gelato festivals – sounds amazing! Looks like you have a lot more Spring-like weather in Vancouver than we do in Toronto – send some of it our way!

    • Adelina says

      March 26, 2014 at 12:15 AM

      It was just a one day thing. 🙁 It’s been mostly rainy and cloudy since with no end in sight!

  9. Sammi says

    March 23, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    What’re are we all doing wrong with our life’s to not be studying at a Gelato university… man. I don’t have a degree maybe I should get one in ice cream haha 🙂 that lobster eggs benedict looks deeeeelish. and you lucky thing for not getting caught out in the rain!

    • Adelina says

      March 26, 2014 at 12:14 AM

      I would love to have a degree in gelato. I think they call them maestros which is a pretty cool title.

  10. Travis says

    March 23, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    Great post Adelina. That really does look like the perfect spring day. Glad you didn’t get caught out after you left your umbrella at home…that alone is a miracle! Those lobster eggs benedict look awesome – looks like I have something new to try next time I’m in town. Raw oysters really are pretty good too! Thanks for sharing!

  11. Dave Cole says

    March 24, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    The lobster eggs benedict looks absolutely amazing! And you got some blue sky in Vancouver – lucky you. I have been hearing so many great things about this city, need to get myself there.

    • Adelina says

      March 26, 2014 at 12:10 AM

      It truly is beautiful – mountains, beaches, forests, lakes. It has it all.

  12. Bianca @itsallbee says

    March 24, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    Oh my goodness that eggs benedict looks delicious. My young sister has told me how beautiful Vancouver is and I am hoping to visit the place soon.

    • Adelina says

      March 26, 2014 at 12:10 AM

      Hopefully you get a chance to visit soon! It’s such a gorgeous city.

  13. Lisa says

    March 24, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    Yum, gelato! Looks like fabulous day!

  14. Michele {Malaysian Meanders} says

    March 24, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    My son so much enjoyed our visit to Vancouver when he was 7 years old (half a life ago for him as he’s now 14) that he keeps asking me to take him back to Canada. With the promise of a Lobster Eggs Benedict and excellent gelato, his case is getting stronger. Look yummy!

    • Adelina says

      March 26, 2014 at 12:10 AM

      Sounds like you have all you need to make a return visit soon 🙂

  15. Cassie says

    March 24, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    What a gorgeous day! I’ve always wanted to visit Vancouver, and I think spring would be a great time — I don’t mind the chance of rain. And there is a gelato university in Italy? Crazy! 🙂

    • Adelina says

      March 26, 2014 at 12:09 AM

      Spring in Vancouver, other than the rain, is a gorgeous time to visit.

  16. Megan says

    March 24, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    Vancouver is gorgeous, rain or not :). We used to live in Seattle and spend some time in Vancouver on our way to Whistler. Why, oh why, didn’t I know about Bella Gelateria?! I guess I’ll have to go back!

    • Adelina says

      March 25, 2014 at 11:47 PM

      A trip to Vancouver just for Bella Gelateria is totally worth it. They’re relatively new I think – the first I heard of it was in 2011.

  17. Caitlyn says

    March 24, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    Yet another reason to go to Vancouver! Lobster with hollandaise… how had I not combined the two before??

    • Adelina says

      March 25, 2014 at 11:46 PM

      Seafood and cream based sauces just sound like a bad idea to me, but this was too good. Vancouver is a must!

  18. Sharon M says

    March 25, 2014 at 10:52 PM

    The day I was in Vancouver it was cloudy and rainy – not great for photos. Loved every second of it though! I’m going to dream about those eggs all day! #SundayTraveler

    • Adelina says

      March 25, 2014 at 11:42 PM

      Cloudy and rainy – you saw Vancouver at its normal 🙂

  19. Margo says

    March 26, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    “No one should be allowed to make potatoes that good.” Ha, I agree, that little brunch looks killer… and of course, Vancouver is Vancouver – gorgeous as ever.

    • Adelina says

      March 26, 2014 at 8:29 PM

      I adore potatoes. Knowing how tasty these are and how easily I can get them is bad news.

  20. Allison says

    March 26, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    Love Joe Fortes and Bella Gelateria!

  21. Samantha @mytanfeet says

    March 28, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    I loooove a sunny clear day up there! Though it is true, you do need an umbrella just in case you never know! Clear day, delicious food, what more could you ask for ? 🙂

  22. MightyTravels says

    March 28, 2014 at 11:07 PM

    Wow – beautiful pictures of Vancouver. That’s a great guide!

    Btw just followed you on Facebook – great travel blog you have 🙂 Looking forward to connect!

    • Adelina says

      March 31, 2014 at 5:43 PM

      Thanks! Checking out your blog and Facebook now. Thanks for connecting 🙂

  23. Heather says

    April 6, 2014 at 3:35 AM

    That brunch looks amazing, and I love the link up! Will keep my eyes out for the next one 🙂

    • Adelina says

      April 6, 2014 at 3:40 AM

      Thanks Heather! Joe Fortes is so delicious and a great indulgence. The next link up is live right now. You can check it out at the bottom of the post here.

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