The Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival, launched in 2011, is a beloved winter tradition that transforms the city into a hot chocolate haven. Conceived as the first city-wide festival of its kind in the world, it was created to brighten the damp and gloomy days of Vancouver's winter

The festival brings together the best chocolatiers, pastry shops, bakeries, cafes, and gelato makers from across British Columbia, offering unique and creative hot chocolate creations. It’s not too late this year but hurry to partake. The festival runs January 18 to February 14. See all the locations at https://hotchocolatefest.com/

In Kitsilano, several standout locations participate in the festival, each offering their own special twist on hot chocolate. 49th Parallel Coffee & Lucky’s Doughnuts serves the "Golden Cocoa," a turmeric-infused dark hot chocolate spiced with cardamom and cinnamon, paired with a mini brioche doughnut filled with chocolate pastry cream

Beaucoup Bakery offers "Charlie’s Peanut Butter Hug," a silky milk chocolate hot chocolate blended with honey, creamy peanut butter, and a dash of cinnamon, accompanied by a salted peanut nougat and a peanut butter sandwich cookie

Other notable Kitsilano participants include Elysian Coffee Roasters, The Good Chocolatier, Killer Ice Cream, The Pie Hole, Purebread, Thomas Haas Chocolates, Uno Gelato, and Viva Cafe & Bakery

Each of these locations brings their own flair and creativity to the festival, making Kitsilano a must-visit neighborhood for hot chocolate enthusiasts.

The Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival not only delights the taste buds but also supports local charities, making it a heartwarming event in more ways than one

Whether you're a local or a visitor, this festival is a perfect way to experience the warmth and creativity of Vancouver's culinary scene.

WBN News - Kitsilano Edition

Karalee Greer - Publisher

Tags: #WBN News - Kitsilano Edition #Karalee Greer #Kits #Kitsilano #Local Culture #Vancouver Tourism #Family Fun #Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival #Vancouver Events #Chocolate Lovers #Support Local

Share this article
The link has been copied!