Chocolatiers



In Vancouver:

West Side

Regional:

North Shore
Greater Vancouver
Vancouver Island

WEST SIDE

CHOCOLATE ARTS
Dark chocolate from Venezuela, France and Belgium fill medallion-style moulds designed by celebrated Haida artist Robert Davidson—one of many high-quality chocolates hand-crafted here daily. Custom work for weddings includes silky edible nameplates and one-of-a-kind cake toppers. 2037 W. 4th Ave., 604-739-0475.

DANIEL LE CHOCOLAT BELGE
Belgium-style chocolates made the old-fashioned way with no preservatives, no artificial colours or flavours, but with modern flavours—try the amazing ancho chili or rum raisin truffles. Various locations. Danielchocolates.com

MINK: A CHOCOLATE CAFE
Chocolate fanatics rejoice in this room full of ethically sourced cocoa, tea and coffee. Owner Marc Lieberman makes his chocolate bars with flavours such as peanut butter and jelly milk chocolate, or the “Sporting Life,” (dark chocolate with stout and pretzel) as well as individual bon bons and Belgian waffles. 863 W. Hastings St., 604-633-2451.

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NORTH SHORE

CINNAMON'S CHOCOLATES
Tom Cinnamon’s signature sweets, such as butter crunch with organic cream, a martini-inspired chocolate collection and various barks, are a big hit. But if you want the legendary chocolate covered strawberries, get on the email list for a reservation number. 119 E. 2nd St., 604-984-3390.

THOMAS HAAS FINE CHOCOLATES AND PATISSERIE
The legendary chocolatier launched his own specialty shop, with 80 different items that range from handmade truffles to chocolate bars, hot chocolate and his award-winning signature Chocolate Sparkle™ Cookie. Also, panini sandwiches that pair nicely with frothy cappuccinos. 128-998 Harbourside Dr., 604-924-1847.

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GREATER VANCOUVER

DC DUBY CHOCOLATES
Vancouver chefs-turned-fantastico chocolatiers have created Science Kits for chocolate lovers to experiment with gels and ingredients to create their own hand-made chocolate. Their own chocolates are all hand-painted, marbled or dusted with iridescence. 604-277-6102.

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VANCOUVER ISLAND

CHOCOLATE TOFINO
Chocolatier Gordon Austin complements the area’s best restaurants with pure and deceptively simple flavoured truffles. A wildflower honey ganache is sleek and expertly textured. Clayoquot blackberries and chocolate is a luscious treat. House-made gelatos inspire surfers to perform back-flips. 1180 Pacific Rim Hwy., Tofino, 250-725-2526.

HOT CHOCOLATES/CAKEBREAD
Exquisite chocolate truffles, fudge and nut barks are made on-site. Equally perfect in one-note flavours as they are in visionary combinations—salt with caramel or lemon grass with kaffir lime, two such visions—all are exquisitely packaged. On the opposite side, cakes and tortes go multi-layered, and breads are strictly artisanal. 238 5th St., Courtenay, 250-338-8211 or 866-468-2462.

ROGERS CHOCOLATES
Seducing chocoholics since 1885. The real jewel is the Empress Square, a chewy mix of caramel and roasted almonds covered in dark chocolate. A line of dark chocolate bars delivers sophistication with 72 percent cocoa, orange peel and chipotle. 913 Government St., Victoria, 250-727-6851; and several other locations.

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