Best Bets for Mother’s Day in Vancouver

Mother’s Day is an opportunity to honour all the moms we love – no matter how they came into our lives. It’s a time to recognize the nurturing friendships that help get us through the tough times and celebrate the good times. It’s a day to reflect and recognize the many contributions that mothers give to our society. And for those with kids, it’s a chance to sleep in … well, maybe. This Mother’s Day in Vancouver – May 12, 2024 – be sure to show the moms in your life (and yourself!) some love. Whether a well-planned spa day is in the cards or an adventure touring the city is top-of-mind, there are countless ways to give thanks to mom/mama/mere, etc.

Best Bets for Mother’s Day in Vancouver

Enjoy the Great Outdoors

The perfect gift for any nature-loving mom is a day spent outdoors, enjoying the natural beauty of our city. Plan a hike around Rice Lake on the edge of Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver (don’t forget snacks!) or stroll through the stunning flower fields at Lakeland Flowers. Most outdoor activities are low cost (or free!) and unlike with restaurants and hotels, reservations aren’t required. So, lace up those hiking (or rain) boots, breathe in that fresh air and celebrate mom in our West Coast wonderland.

Toast Mom with Tea

Mother’s Day in Vancouver and high tea go together like peanut butter and jelly – a tried-and-true combination that is always a good idea. Several restaurants are offering special menus to commemorate mom’s big day, including the Secret Garden Tea Company and the Neverland Tea Salon. The Vancouver restaurants will both offer their own Mother’s Day High Tea menus, but be sure to make reservations in advance as these spots book up quickly! And, if an at-home tea party is more your style, the Neverland Tea Salon’s high tea is also available for take out.

Have Brunch with the Best

Going out for brunch for Mother’s Day in Vancouver is an easy decision – choosing the right place for the occasion can make it a challenge. There are dozens of restaurants that are offering specialty meals and deals to celebrate mom. Here is a sampling:

• Coast Restaurant: Mother’s Day seafood brunch featuring towers of fresh seafood with a complimentary glass of Prosecco
• Temper Chocolate and Pastry: Pre-order pastries to cater your own brunch at home
• The Teahouse in Stanley Park: Regular brunch menu with two special brunch features: lobster benedict and Florentine latke
• Trattoria Burnaby: Mother’s Day brunch buffet with a complimentary glass of Prosecco ($48 / person)
• Truffles Fine Foods at VanDusen Botanical Garden: Mother’s Day brunch buffet with a complimentary mimosa
• Fable Kitchen: Mother’s Day brunch with coffee / tea and a mimosa or Caesar.

Relax and Recharge

No one deserves a relaxing day at the spa more than mom. Treat her to an afternoon at a local spa where she can recharge and feel refreshed. The Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Pacific Rim is one of our city’s finest, offering a range of spa services that are sure to leave mom feeling like the Queen that she is. Spa Utopia is another go-to spot with locations in North Vancouver, Vancouver, and Langley.

Check out a Show

Experiential gifts continue to be top-of-mind when wanting to gift mom something that is both meaningful and memorable. Purchasing tickets to a play or comedy show – or other type of performance – is sure to make for an unforgettable experience together. Feel like taking in a night of local theatre? Take mom to one the Arts Club Theatre Company’s upcoming productions.

Explore the City

Take mom on an adventure in the city where you can be tourists for the day. Create a list of some of the amazing places across the Lower Mainland that you’ve yet to experience together and start checking them off! From the Bloedel Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park (look out for hundreds of exotic birds, plants and flowers) to the historic Fort Langley (lots of cute restaurants nearby) to the Vancouver Art Gallery (always an exhibit worth checking out), make memories while developing an even greater appreciation for the city we call home.