The Dumpling Trail

In Canada’s westernmost province, fresh local bounty, talented chefs, and a melting pot of cultures combine to make British Columbia a top culinary destination. It’s a rich tapestry supported by farmers, growers, and producers whose ingredients shape menus in communities along the Pacific Ocean, in the Rocky Mountains, and everywhere in between.

Here, Indigenous cultures who have been nurturing the land for millennia showcase traditional offerings with a modern twist. Other multicultural influences inspire chefs and artisan food producers to blend local ingredients with global flavours. Dishes also vary widely, depending on place, creating distinctive regional dining scenes—from wild salmon sushi in Tofino to down-home guest ranch cooking in the Cariboo to delicate dim sum in Richmond. 

Victoria, the province’s capital, boasts more restaurants per capita than almost anywhere else in Canada, while Vancouver, BC’s most populous city, was recently recognized with several MICHELIN Stars, further elevating the city’s reputation as an international dining destination. Wine touring, spirits, and local beer are hugely popular here, too, in the Fraser Valley near Vancouver, on Vancouver Island, and especially along the Okanagan Valley lakeside, where seasonal pours provide the perfect finish to a day of hiking, biking, and swimming.

Richmond is a unique island city, home to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR), and favourably located in close proximity to downtown Vancouver and the U.S. border. Whatever you crave—incredible international cuisine, breathtaking outdoor adventure, or captivating relics of the past, Richmond is here for you. 

It is a thriving city where culture and character converge in a stunning setting. Where the refined mixes with the raw and contrasts are celebrated. Dynamic and alive, Richmond is a place that’s constantly redefining itself. It’s where Pacific culture and true Canadian coastal experiences yield constant discovery. Richmond also has a colourful history that is celebrated at museums and several public heritage sites, some of which are of national importance. The shores surrounding Richmond create an estuary border that provides habitat for fish and for migrating birds on the Pacific Flyway between the Arctic and South America. As a coastal city, Richmond is also known for its fresh ocean fare, but revered for its unparalleled wealth of authentic Asian cuisine. Venture to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Vietnam, Japan and many others. That’s only the beginning of what’s waiting here for you. Come wander our streets, soak up the sounds, and connect with this vi¬brant community of makers and doers. Richmond’s makers thrive on the balance of inspiring coastal geography and the raw energy that comes from a city with a unique mix of people and cultures. Connect with their passion and talent through delicious beers, delicate chocolates, terroir-driven wines and other specialty goods made right here in Richmond—come have a taste.