There are few hours more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea, said author Henry James.
Treat your mom to a special cup of tea this Mothers Day, on Sunday, May 12. Various spots in the Vancouver area are once again hosting Mothers Day tea services.
Prices are per person unless otherwise noted and exclude tax and tip. Menus can be found online. It is recommended to reserve well in advance.
Fairmont Hotels old-world Afternoon Tea at the Castle $42 for adults and $25 for children (12 and under). This year the tea service will include different cakes than featured on the regular tea menus as well as small gifts for mothers. Reservations are required, call 604-662-1900; 900 W. Georgia. Daily.
If you have a mum thats into jazz you can take her to the Cellar Jazz Club. $35. Featuring Lorraine Foster and band, the show is noon to 2 pm, with doors at 11:15am. Call 604-738-1959 for details; 3611 W. Broadway.
The Urban Tea Merchants signature store is ideal for high tea with mom $48. They boast a selection of over 200 teas and tea gifts, tea equipage, exotic home décor and lifestyle accessories can add to moms tea ritual experience at home. Mothers Day services will take place May 11 and 12. UrbanTea.com or call 604-692-0071; 1070 W. Georgia. Reservations required.
Along with their traditional tea, Sutton Place Hotel is offering Mothers Day brunch this year $55 per adult and $27 for children.Phone 604-642-2900 or see Vancouver.SuttonPlace.com; 845 Burrard. Daily.
Adonia Tea House offers an English Inn-style experience afternoon tea is $30, kids $17. Sunday May 12th. Call 604-261-0049 to reserve. There is a two hour time slot for all reservations so that every mom can have an opportunity to enjoy the services. AdoniaTea.com; 2057 W. 41st.
Xi Shi Lounge and the CHI spa at Shangri-La Hotel are offering a royal treat: Eighty-minute West Coast wave massage, afternoon tea for one, complimentary valet parking for one vehicle and a $25 welcome back voucher; $200. Call 604-689-1120 or visit Shangri-La.com/vancouver; 1128 W. Georgia
Afternoon Tea at Hycroft with the University Womens Club general $30, members $25, children (aged 5-12) $15. 1:30-3:30pm with the view of the beautiful gardens, and paired with special finger sandwiches and scones. 1489 McRae; UWCVancouver.ca.
The Wedgewood Hotels acclaimed high tea is $35 per person Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 pm. For something extra, on Mothers Day the Wedgewood is offering a special brunch and dinner service; $59 for brunch. Call 604-689-7777. Wedgewoodhotel.com; 845 Hornby
The Secret Garden Tea Company (5559 W. Boulevard) is completely booked for Mothers Day, but if you remember roughly six weeks in advance next year, you can book by calling 604-261-3070. They offer daily high tea $27.95 for adults, $18.95 for children; SecretGardenTea.com.
The Fur Elise patisserie in Yaletown offers French pastry and afternoon and various treats for a little retreat from the busy downtown life. Afternoon tea is $30 (2-hour seating from 1 to 8pm). 847 Hamilton. 604-684-1025 or PatisserieFurElise.com.
If youre up for a drive, you can have Mothers Day tea at Rowenas Inn on the River, an English-style manor on a secluded 160-acre waterfront estate $19.95. The Rivers Edge restaurant is also serving brunch this year. More info at RowenasInnOnTheRiver.ca; 14282 Morris Valley Rd, Harrison Mills. Daily.
By Brittany Tiplady and Kelsey Klassen
