North Shore Green Markets: A showcase of local Canadian-made products, unique foods, art, jewelry and entertainment. North Vancouver locations and hours: Maplewood Farm, 405 Seymour River Pl., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Civic Plaza, 141 West 14th St., Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Lynn Valley Square, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., Thursdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Shipbuilders Plaza, 138 Victory Ship Way, Fridays, 5-10 p.m. Info: canamade.com.
Lonsdale Quay Farmers' Market will run every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 27 at the East Plaza, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. There will be traditional and organic produce, prepared food vendors, crafters and more. Info: artisanmarkets.ca or 604318-0487.
Ambleside Farmers' Market will run every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 28 in the parking lot behind the police station on Bellevue Avenue and 13th Street in West Vancouver. There will be traditional and organic produce, prepared food vendors, crafters and more. Info: artisanmarkets.ca or 604318-0487.
Party Like a Lobster: Whole 1½-pound Nova Scotia lobster will be served with baked bread, tail-on prawns, grilled corn on the cob, fingerling potatoes, warm chardonnay infused drawn butter and a cold pint of Alexander Keith IPA from Oct. 11 to 13 at all Earls locations. Available daily from 5 p.m. while quantities last. Cost: $30 ($25 without beer). Reservations suggested.
Toast to the Coast: An elegant celebration of conservation Friday, Oct. 12, 7: 30-11 p.m. Join more than 550 foodies and wine lovers in support of the Vancouver Aquarium's conservation, education and research efforts. There will be canapés from leading Ocean Wise restaurants, local B.C. wines, live music, a silent auction and a fashion showcase. Tickets are $95 and available by visiting the Vancouver Aquarium website at vanaqua.org/fundraising-events/tttc.
B.C. Beer Awards: A showcase and celebration of locally produced craft beer will take place Saturday, Oct. 13, 1-7 p.m. at Chapel Arts, 304 Dunlevy Ave., Vancouver. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at harvestcaskfestival.eventbrite. ca/.
Savour Saturdays: Lonsdale Quay Market will hold a food and beverage festival Saturdays, until Oct. 27 at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Discover the taste of the market with cooking demonstrations, taste tours, contests, kids activities and more. Schedule: Oct. 13, 24 p.m., Stephanie Yuen, cookbook author East Meets West; Oct. 20, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Market taste tours and Oct. 27, 2 p.m., El Dorado Pies & Treats bakery demonstration. Registration: [email protected]. Participation is free, but cash donations will be accepted on behalf of the Harvest Project. For more information visit the website at lonsdalequay.com.
Wine'd Up: Whistler Search and Rescue Society will recognize 40 years of commitment to searching and saving lives at their 13th annual gourmet dinner and auction Saturday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m. at Dusty's Bar & Grill at Creekside in Whistler. Guests at the event will enjoy an evening of food and wine while supporting the work of the volunteers. There will also be live and silent auctions. Tickets are $160 and can be purchased at 1-800-766-0449.
Edible Canada Market Dinner Series: Multicourse seasonally inspired dinners paired with select B.C. and Canadian wine, beer and spirits. Chef Vikram Vij of Vij's and Rangoli will be featured Tuesday, Oct. 16. Cost: $85. A whisky dinner with chef Eric Pateman and whisky expert Andrew Starritt of Cask Strength will be featured Saturday, Oct. 27. Cost: $125. Dinners will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. at Edible Canada at the Market, 1551 Johnston St. on Granville Island, Vancouver. Info: ediblecanada.com. Reservations: 604-558-0040.
Japanese Cooking Classes will take place Thursdays, Oct. 18, 25 and Nov. 8 from 10: 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Catherine's Anglican Church, 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Vancouver. Fee: $165 for all classes or drop-in $60. Registration: Kimiko, [email protected].
Harvest Party: The 2012 harvest of six acres of pinot noir in Langley, used exclusively for the NV Brut, will be celebrated at the same time as the third anniversary of Neck of the Woods Winery Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at 2033 232nd St., Langley. Join the winery for a backyard barbecue and wine samples in the tasting room. Tickets are $19.95 and include a glass wine. Info: backyardvineyards.ca or 604-539-9463.
The North Shore Rotary Wine and Food Festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 20, 7: 3010 p.m. at Park Royal, north mall. There will be many international wines to taste with the best of North Shore restaurants providing food tastings. Tickets: $60 (which includes a $10 taxi voucher). RSVP: [email protected].
