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12 Spots for Frozen Treats in Vancouver
Ice cream is a summertime tradition so here's a compilation of our 12 favourite frozen treat hot spots in Vancouver.
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Bella Gelateria
The line up around the block is the first sign that this is the premium spot for gelato in our city. Handmade in small batches, this is seriously worth waiting for, but if your children have ants in their pants, try going on a rainy evening or during the mid-afternoon.
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Gelateria Dolce Amore
It makes sense that our Italian hotbed, Commercial Drive, serves up wicked gelato. Dolce Amore sticks to the traditional flavours, and the servers behind the counter are happy to let your little ones sample if they can't decide which one to choose.
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Pinkberry
Pinkberry isn't just a West Hollywood phenomenon. Frozen treats are available in original, pomegranate, chocolate, coconut, green tea and mango, among others, at the Park Royal location. All their yogurts are made with non-fat milk and loaded with probiotics. Add one or two toppings (try healthy fresh fruit or nuts or for some sugary fun, organic gummy bears) to personalize.
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Dolce Gelato
Afternoons at the beach and evening strolls along the pier are all made better with a gelato in-hand. Located in White Rock's hip and trendy West Beach area, Dolce Gelato uses fresh, natural ingredients to produce 24 tasty flavours of sorbet and gelato. The cash-only ice cream shop is just one more reason for a family outing to this beautiful city-by-the-sea.
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Sara's Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Sometimes there is nothing better than the creamy taste of old-fashioned ice cream, so when the urge hits, head to Sara's Old Fashioned Ice Cream where they have been making their premium ice cream on-site since 1984. Looking for a frozen treat for your next birthday party? Try one of the ice cream cakes or bring home a large-sized container.
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La Casa Gelato
Rainbow is the only word to describe La Casa Gelato's legendary range of ice cream flavours—218 flavours on display at any one time! Parking is easy and free samples are plentiful. (Dill pickle, anyone? How about wasabi?) Take part in a Vancouver tradition by visiting this Misceo family business in East Vancouver.
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Brazza Gelato & Coffee
Orange you glad we found out about Brazza Gelato & Coffee on Lonsdale in North Van? This friendly spot is renowned for its excellent coffee, smooth as silk, and boasts homemade gelato to match. A variety of flavours, including many non-dairy and non-sugar options.
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Burnaby Village Museum Ice Cream Parlour
Burnaby Village Museum is a fun day out whether it's cloudy or sunny. Tour the historic village, have a ride on the restored carousel, and then top off your visit with a trip to their old-fashioned ice cream parlour.
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Avalon Dairy
Take a family field trip to the oldest, continuously operated dairy in B.C., the Avalon Dairy at 5805 Wales Street, in the middle of residential Vancouver. You can buy some organic or conventional ice cream to take home, and arrange for home delivery of their products if you like the thought of getting your milk delivered in old-fashioned glass bottles.
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COCOfroyo
If you're heading North to hike the Grind, be sure to make a stop in Edgemont Village to check out COCOfroyo, a brand new 'hot spot' for frozen yogurt and sorbet offering locally sourced ingredients. And with flavours such as cotton candy, creme brulee and lots of yummy topping options, we think you will agree that this place is worth the stop.
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Menchie's
If you're more inclined to stay inland, no problem. Menchie's, a franchise group from California, is making huge points with families across the Lower Mainland. Their frozen yogurt locations are popping up everywhere from Surrey and Langley to Burnaby, Vancouver (Cambie and 7th), UBC and the North Shore. The list of flavours is so extensive you'll find it tough to ever get bored of your options.
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Earnest Ice Cream
Ice cream fans will be excited to hear that there is a brand new scoop shop opening on Fraser St. and 24th Ave. soon. Earnest Ice Cream is made from locally sourced ingredients, with flavours that change by season—although we're secretly hoping that Salted Caramel stays year-round. If you can't wait for the Fraser Street shop opening, then look for them in select grocers and Vancouver farmers' markets—we love the distinctive glass jars.