Get ready to indulge in the ultimate winter treats soon!
The annual Hot Chocolate Festival (now called Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival) is back this month to warm your hearts and taste buds.
The festival will be going on from January 13 to February 14, 2024.
This beloved event, first launched in 2011, has become a hallmark of Vancouver’s winter season, bringing together the best chocolatiers, pastry shops, bakeries, and cafes.
What’s Brewing This Year?
Celebrating its 14th anniversary, the festival is expected to feature over 100 unique hot chocolate drinks from 70 local vendors.
Last year, the festival boasted an impressive 143 hot chocolate creations across 60+ vendors.
Each venue puts a special twist on the iconic winter drink, ranging from classic flavours to more innovative and aesthetic concoctions like Fufu Pancake Cafe’s Mi-so Cheesy, Whisk Matcha Cafe’s Kyoto Snow, Honolulu Cafe’s Raincouver.
It is a time when local cafes strut their creative muscles!
This year’s flavours have yet to be announced but we bet there will be some hard hitters again!
More Than Just a Festival
The Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival is not just a celebration of hot chocolate but also a community event that supports local businesses during the slower winter months.
Plus it’s the perfect excuse for you to explore the city, discover new cafes, and enjoy a cup of happiness.
The full list of vendors and details of the drinks have yet to be announced. But when they do, you bet we’ll be letting you know which drinks to try!
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