How do you decide what makes a local ice cream parlour your personal favourite? Is it the smell of toasting waffle cones when you walk in, the way the staff always scoop a little extra on the cone? Is it the memories you make there, waiting in line on a warm midsummer evening? Or is it the unique flavours they feature, like whiskey hazelnut, lemon meringue, miso ginger or honey lavender?
When we asked you about your favourite ice cream producers, you shared the best places across BC to get your favourite frozen flavours made from locally sourced ingredients. Below, we’ve got the scoop on the best places to get ice cream and gelato this summer, from Prince George to Courtenay to Fernie.
And, while you use our list to plan your next ice cream outing, enjoy these tasty recipes below.Ready to go exploring? Our crowd-sourced list from our Facebook community is the perfect guide to summer artisanal ice cream adventures.
Vancouver and the Lower MainlandIf you want to walk off some of these ice cream adventures (and you’re on a quest for unusual flavours) Off the Eaten Track has an entire tour dedicated to gourmet local ice cream in Vancouver! And if we’ve missed your favourite ice cream producer, please add them in the comments. Hungry for more? Join our Facebook or Instagram community for a fresh mix of local favourites and summer recipes you’ll love.
Photo credit: Kid Sister Ice Cream
How do you decide what makes a local ice cream parlour your personal favourite?