A Taste of Provence
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Sunday Brunch: Summer Meets Fall on the Yaletown Waterfront
Late September is the perfect time for waterfront brunch in Yaletown, with warm afternoons, crisp mornings and the season changing over the marina. Join us on the heated patio at Provence Marinaside for weekend brunch from 9:00am to 2:45pm. Try our top sellers, the Croque Monsieur Benedict, Crab Cake Benedict and Two Eggs Any Style, along with three house Caesars and Prosecco, BC and Champagne mimosa flights. Learn the story behind the Croque Monsieur, get a quick guide to the Canadian Caesar, and reserve your table at one of Vancouver's favourite French restaurants.
Heirloom Tomato Festival | August 2026
This August we are celebrating the finest heirloom tomatoes British Columbia has to offer with our annual Tomato Festival. Running the entire month of August, the three-course prix fixe menu ($69/person) showcases locally sourced varieties from BC growers, paired with a carefully curated selection of Provençal rosés ($59/person). From a Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad to a Pistachio and Sundried Tomato Crusted Ling Cod, every dish is a reminder of why August is the best month to eat in Vancouver. Reserve your table and let the tomatoes do the talking.
Yaletown: History, Culture & Where to Eat
Yaletown didn't become one of Vancouver's best dining neighbourhoods by accident. From its railway warehouse beginnings to its transformation after Expo 86, this stretch of the False Creek seawall has grown into a destination worth knowing well, one shaped as much by its industrial bones as by the people who've spent decades bringing restaurants, bakeries, and bars into its old brick buildings. Here's our guide to the neighbourhood's history and the five spots, starting with our own table, that make it worth the trip.
From Provence to your Glass
This summer, Matisse, front of house at Provence Marinaside and son of chef and owner Jean Francis, travelled through Provence, Bandol, and Cassis to visit the winemakers behind our list. He sat with Laurent Bunan, walked the coastal vineyards of Clos Sainte-Magdeleine, and discovered a Roman-era grape that one winemaker spent decades bringing back from the edge of extinction. These are not just wines on a list. They are the product of relationships, of terroir, of families who have been farming the same land for generations. The result is one of the most personal wine programs we've ever poured.
2026 Vancouver Lobster Festival
Whether you prefer them steamed, grilled, boiled or sautéed, everyone agrees there's something irresistible about the rich, sweet flavour of fresh Atlantic lobster. From May 29 to June 30, 2026, Provence Marinaside's beloved Lobster Festival returns to Yaletown's False Creek waterfront — celebrating one of Canada's most iconic seasonal delicacies with a three-course prix fixe menu inspired by both the Maritimes and the South of France.
Best Waterfront Restaurants in Vancouver
Vancouver's best waterfront dining is found along False Creek and the Seawall. Provence Marinaside, located at 1177 Marinaside Crescent in Yaletown, consistently ranks at the top for its award-winning French Provençal seafood, stunning False Creek views, and 24-year reputation for excellence. But Vancouver's waterfront dining scene is rich — and whether you're a local looking for a memorable evening or a visitor wanting to taste the city from the water, this guide covers every option worth knowing about.