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Gardens and Gelato in the Afternoon Sun

A relaxed stroll through North Vancouver’s green spaces and local flavors.

Best time: noneAbout 110 min

Timeline

  1. 13:00

    Orto Artisan Pasta

    Grab a pasta lunch at Orto Artisan Pasta. The kitchen is open for lunch until 14:30, so you have plenty of time to settle in and enjoy a quiet meal before the afternoon rush.

  2. 13:45

    Park and Tilford Gardens

    Walk over to Park and Tilford Gardens. This pleasant garden in the southwest corner of the Park & Tilford shops blends eight themed gardens with over 300 plaques. It is a short, easy walk from your lunch spot.

  3. 14:15

    Brazza

    End the afternoon with coffee and gelato at Brazza. They offer one of the largest selections of gelato in the North Shore, making it a perfect sweet finish to your walk.

Local tip

Check the opening hours for Orto Artisan Pasta (Tu-Fr 11:00-14:30,17:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-14:30,17:00-20:30) to ensure you arrive before the lunch service ends at 14:30.

Check before you go

  • Orto Artisan Pasta is closed on Mondays.
  • Brazza opens at 08:00 on weekends and 06:00 on weekdays.

Worth knowing

  • Orto Artisan Pasta is open at 13:00 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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