Vancouver Island

A total hidden gem. Amazing Italian food has no business being here, yet here we are. The Old Country Market is incredible; come for the goats on the roof, stay for the stellar Italian eats.
Must Try: Linguine al Granchio ~ North Pacific crab, sautéed with garlic butter, fresh tomato and white wine in a creamy rosé sauce with their homemade linguine.

You're in Nanaimo. Obviously you want to eat a Nanaimo bar, otherwise you're doing it wrong. Part of the "Nanaimo Bar Trail," this is the place for one of the best.
Must Try: Peanut Butter Crunch Nanaimo Bar

Very good fish & chips and seafood located in an adorable seaside village. You need this!

Must Try: Captain’s Plate ~ 1 piece Pacific Halibut, 2 tiger shrimp, 2 Pacific oysters, and calamari. With home-cut Kennebec fries & clam chowder.

The best tacos that I've ever had. Anywhere. This is the original.
Must Try: Tuna Ta Taco ~ Seared sesame-soy Albacore tuna with wasabi mayo, shredded cabbage, salsa fresca, seaweed salad & pickled ginger on a fire toasted 6" flour tortilla.

The best restaurant in Tofino. West coast cuisine at it's very best. I love everything about them and you've gotta try it! The cocktails are very good too.
Must Try: Potato Crusted Oyster ~ Corn, avocado, poblano, cilantro.