If you crave the glorious food of France’s best kitchens, opt for a 30-minute drive from Vancouver to Ladner and enjoy dinner at La Belle Auberge. Set in a charming 1902 country inn, the restaurant is an intimate, five antique-filled salon-style dining rooms. The kitchen, led by chef/owner Bruno Marti, a masterful culinary technician, offers spectacular, authentic French cuisine.

La Belle Auberge Information:

• French menu. Dinner. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating.