The Vancouver summer heat calls for breaks during the day to cool off – aka hightailing it to the closest Vancouver ice cream parlour. Whether you enjoy having a drink on the patio, others prefer to indulge in a sweet and delicious ice cream treat.
Beat the heat in Vancouver at these places where you can scream for ice cream. We’ll take a scoop from each, please.
One of the most popular places for a cold treat in Downtown Vancouver, Bella Gelateria specialises in low-fat gelato and flavours that differ every time you go there.
Pro tip: lineups can get long so it’s either better to go right when they open or right before they close.
The most popular ice cream place among locals in Vancouver. It doesn’t matter which Earnest location you go to, you’ll be waiting in line but it’s worth it.
Try their London Fog or Serious Chocolate ice cream. Want more? Buy a tub of their pre-packaged ice cream while you’re there.
If you’re looking for outside-of-the-box ice cream, come to Milkcow Cafe.
Their soft serve ice cream comes in some pretty rad flavours. Definitely get their most well-known cold treat which is the watermelon ice cream sandwich.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, James has always had an inquisitive nature and traveling is now his biggest passion. His biggest thrills are visiting places he's never been to and exploring different cultures. James counts Athens, Tokyo, and Rome as the top three places he's visited.
