THE GARDEN DINNER SERIES BLOOMS AGAIN AT FAIRMONT WATERFRONT
-A seasonal celebration of West Coast flavours, shared under open skies in the heart of the city-
Vancouver, B.C. – June 9, 2025 – Fairmont Waterfront is thrilled to announce the return of its Garden Dinner Series – a highly anticipated rooftop dining experience that celebrates seasonal cuisine, premium B.C. wine pairings, and live local music, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Vancouver’s harbour and North Shore Mountains.
Launching June 19, 2025, with additional evenings on July 24 and August 21, each garden dinner offers a thoughtfully curated multi-course and locally inspired menu from Executive Chef Harris Sakalis, alongside bespoke wine pairings from some of British Columbia’s most celebrated local wineries.
The series will also feature insights from Fairmont Waterfront’s longstanding collaborators, including Chief Beekeeper Julia Common, and Dave Wayward of Wayward Distillery, who has partnered with the hotel for several years to craft its signature honey-based gin.
The three-part dining series promises a fresh and distinct experience each time, with every event showcasing a unique local wine partner and live music from three B.C. artists.
This year’s wine partners are united by their commitment to sustainability, mirroring the practices upheld by Fairmont Waterfront, and will include French Door Estate Winery (June 19), Burrowing Owl Estate Winery (July 24) and Quails’ Gate Estate Winery (August 21). For the first time, each wine partner will offer a special selection of their vintage library wines, providing guests with a unique opportunity to try some of the wineries’ most coveted pours.
Each menu offers a unique celebration of local produce, showcasing seasonal catches like B.C. spot prawns and halibut, alongside regionally sourced meat and fresh garden vegetables. Ingredients from the hotel’s rooftop garden will be woven into each carefully curated menu, making the evening truly distinctive to Fairmont Waterfront.
Guests will also be given the opportunity to try honey harvested from the rooftop hives through feature dishes and signature gin-based cocktails.
“We’re incredibly excited to bring back the Garden Dinner Series for another season,” said Mike Pagnacco, Director of Food & Beverage at Fairmont Waterfront. “There’s something truly special about dining in the middle of our rooftop garden – surrounded by fresh herbs, buzzing bees, and live local music – while enjoying a menu that celebrates the best of what B.C. has to offer. It’s a uniquely Vancouver experience that connects guests to the land, the food, and the people behind it all.”
Accommodations for dietary requirements and free-spirited options will be available to ensure an inclusive dining experience for all.
The Garden Dinner Series is a ticketed event with limited seating to preserve an intimate and immersive atmosphere. Set amidst the hotel’s rooftop garden – home to herbs, vegetables, edible flowers, and resident honeybees – the series connects guests to the land, the seasons, and the community in one unforgettable evening.
Book your spot here: Garden Dinner Series – Fairmont Waterfront
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About Fairmont Waterfront
Experience pure coastal luxury and West Coast wellness at Fairmont Waterfront, where breathtaking harbour and mountain views meet a seamless blend of urban sophistication and natural wonder. Centrally located in downtown Vancouver, steps from Canada Place, Gastown, and the Stanley Park Seawall, the hotel offers an authentic gateway to a city surrounded by wilderness. Discover the rooftop garden, one of Vancouver’s first green roofs, and its honeybee apiary, with ingredients featured in ARC Restaurant + Bar’s Province to Plate menu. Recharge with wellness activities like poolside meditation, sound bathing, and polar plunges, or relax by the heated rooftop pool. Consistently ranked among Vancouver’s top luxury hotels, Fairmont Waterfront celebrates the unique harmony of city life and nature that defines Vancouver.
