Name: Elevated Spirits Series - Tequila & Mezcal 101
Start: 2026-11-21
End: 2026-11-21

A Shark Tank-accelerated company, The Yard Milkshake Bar expands to the west coast with a spot at the Vancouver Waterfront. Choose a pre-designed creation or build-your-own with 25 ice cream flavors, 60 toppings, and eight edible cookie doughs. Gluten-free, diary-free, and vegan options are also on the menu.

The Yard Milkshake Bar

Operating as a tasting room during the day and a wine bar at night, Brian Carter Cellars brings its blended wines with European-style flavors to the Vancouver Waterfront. Hailing from Woodinville, the new 1,233-square-foot space on the ground floor of the Rediviva building has views of the Columbia River.

Brian Carter Cellars

Amavi Cellars & Pepper Bridge Winery opened a joint tasting room at the Vancouver waterfront, offering seated tastings and world-class wine. Hailing from Walla Walla, these two entities are owned by two generations of three families.

Amavi Cellars & Pepper Bridge Winery

Located at the corner of Daniels Street and Columbia Way, the AC Hotel Marriott Vancouver Waterfront features 4,000 square feet of meeting space and on-site, structured parking. It is the first completed project of the Port of Vancouver's Terminal 1 development just west of the Interstate Bridge. Amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, spa, and full-service restaurant on the ground level.

AC Hotel Marriott Vancouver Waterfront

Ondus Restaurant offers a modern and exciting culinary experience. Ondus reflects the waves of the Columbia River and the changing tides of the Vancouver Waterfront. Our scenic location provides a welcoming and stunning backdrop while experiencing exceptional service and a vibrant ambiance. The team focuses on making every guest feel well-cared for, ensuring a seamless and memorable dining experience with creative cuisine and innovative drinks. Ondus on the Waterfront is cool vibes and unforgettable moments. Reserve your table at Ondus and discover your next culinary destination.

Ondus Restaurant

AQUA Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in the Terminal One building on the waterfront in Vancouver. Situated along the Columbia River, the gallery offers a unique aquarium like space where art, environment, and community intersect. AQUA Gallery primarily features local and regional artists that explore themes of culture, geography, discovery, water, and industry—reflecting both the history of the waterfront and the broader narratives that shape the Pacific Northwest. Exhibitions rotate quarterly. In addition to curated exhibitions, AQUA Gallery hosts artist talks that provide deeper insight into the creative process of showcasing artists. The gallery is curated by Sharon Svec, a contract curator and multidisciplinary artist with a background in performance, art, design, and communication. Sharon’s interdisciplinary experience informs the gallery’s programming, fostering exhibitions that are immersive, concept-driven, and thoughtfully constructed.

Aqua Gallery

Best known for its pasta, made in front of its patrons, Grassa is a fast-casual, artisan comfort food restaurant that started as a food truck in Portland, now expanded to five area locations.

Grassa

With a focus on specialty coffee, Kafiex serves up international brunch and plant-based breakfast items by morning, and desserts with wine, beer, and cocktails by night.

Kafiex Roasters Gastro Café

Pop-Local is a retail home for products created from local makers: a one-stop-shop existing to support and share the stories of independent businesses, artists, and artisans local to the Pacific Northwest - especially highlighting the Portland/Vancouver Metro. The Pop-Local store currently represents products from over 250 local brands!

Pop-Local

Salt & Straw is in on the Vancouver waterfront development action. The Portland-born ice cream chain opened its first Southwest Washington location in 2024. Fun fact: Salt & Straw is partly owned by former Vancouver resident Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live) (Photo by Salt & Straw)

Salt & Straw

Vancouver WA provides the perfect blend of [outdoor adventure](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/ "outdoor recreation"), [urban activities](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/trip-planning/neighborhoods/downtown/ "Downtown Vancouver WA"), and [accessibility](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/trip-planning/community-profile/accessible-travel-vancouver/ "Accessible Travel"). Conveniently located between the picturesque Cascade Mountains and the mighty Columbia River, Vancouver is a sports lover's playground.

Whether it’s indoor or outdoor sports, Vancouver WA has the advantage! Your athletes will compete with pride at our amazing natural [venues](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/sports/venues/ "Sports Venues") and diverse sporting facilities. Vancouver offers boundless options for teams of all sports and sizes, which is why past events run the gauntlet from the NAIA Cross Country National Championships at [Fort Vancouver National Historic Site](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/things-to-do/historic-sites-and-museums/fort-vancouver/ "Fort Vancouver") and the Lucas Oil National Motocross Series at [Washougal MX Park](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/listing/washougal-motocross-park/2139/ "Washougal Motocross Park") to the US Rowing Northwest Junior District Championships at [Vancouver Lake](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/vancouver-lake-park/ "Vancouver Lake").

We also work with local sports leagues to grow their programming, raise awareness for events, and assist with securing venues and hotel rooms. Some of our many sports partners include Columbia Premier, Ridgefield Raptors, HoopSource Basketball and the Vancouver Lake Rowing Club.

Visit Vancouver Washington

A nine-part series for those who want to deepen their understanding of the spirits in their glass. Each class is an hour with a single subject, an expert guide, and the kind of unhurried attention the craft deserves. Whether you’re just beginning to explore or refining a well-developed palate, join us above the Columbia River for one class or all. Limited seating – reserve now.

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