The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival officially runs from March 27 to April 12, 2026. While the cherry blossoms are the primary draw, several local establishments are marking the season with limited-time culinary features.
If you are planning your dining adventure in Vancouver around the blooms, these three destinations offer distinct ways to experience the festival through local seafood and sakura-inspired spirits.
1. Hoshi Sushi at The Sandbar
Located on Granville Island, The Sandbar’s dedicated sushi station is serving a seasonal feature that highlights West Coast ingredients.
- The Feature: The Cherry Blossom Festival Sakura Roll ($24.50). This preparation includes avocado, red crab, scallop, and sockeye.
- The Drinks: They have introduced two cocktails for the month. The Sake Sangria ($14.50) combines sake, plum wine, triple sec, and orange juice. For a sharper profile, the Shochu Sour ($15.00) uses Nikaido shochu with lemon and bitters.
2. The Victor
At Parq Vancouver, The Victor is offering a specific Japanese-inspired spritz available throughout the festival dates.
- The Drink: Haru no Yume ($19.00), or “Spring Dreams.”
- The Build: This cocktail utilizes strawberry-infused Momokawa Pearl Nigori Sake and sparkling wine. A float of Empress 1908 Indigo Gin provides a gradient effect, finished with cucumber and shiso flower.
3. Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market
For a more structured experience, Fanny Bay is hosting a ticketed Seafood & Sake dinner series. These events focus on the technical side of how Japanese rice wine interacts with Pacific Northwest shellfish.
- Dates: April 2, 9, and 16 at 6:30 p.m.
- The Experience: These are intimate sittings featuring rare sake pours curated to complement fresh local catches.
- Booking: Tickets are $175 per person and typically require advance reservation via OpenTable.
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