Look, we're not gonna tell you it's "authentic 15th century dining" because honestly? Medieval food was kinda rough. What we've done instead is taken the VIBE - long tables, flickering candlelight, that feeling like you're plotting something epic - and paired it with food that'll actually blow your mind.
Our chef trained in Lyon but grew up watching way too much Game of Thrones, so you're getting stuff like slow-roasted meats with heritage grains, wild mushroom everything, and mead that doesn't taste like cough syrup. Thursday nights get rowdy with our troubadours - they're actually really good musicians who just happen to dress the part.
Whether it's date night or you're celebrating something big with friends, there's something about eating by candlelight in a stone hall that just hits different.
Okay so here's the deal - we could've gone full "mystical healing crystals and ancient rituals" but that felt a bit much. Instead, we built a spa that feels like you've stepped into some forgotten temple, but with actual science-backed treatments that work.
The space itself is carved into what looks like natural stone (it's not, but the effect is stunning). Low lighting, water features that don't annoy you, and treatment rooms where you genuinely forget what day it is. Our therapists are trained in everything from deep tissue to hot stone, and they'll actually ask what you need instead of just assuming.
The "Dragonfire" treatment? Yeah, it's basically a really intense hot stone massage but it feels incredible. The "Moonwell Soak" is our herbal bath situation - lavender, eucalyptus, and some other stuff that makes you feel like a new person.
Pro tip: book the evening slots. Something about the candlelight makes it even better.
Full disclosure - Vancouver doesn't have medieval castles. But what it DOES have is this wild mix of Indigenous history, colonial weirdness, and maritime legends that honestly rival anything Europe's got going on.
Our guide Marcus is technically a history professor who just really loves storytelling. He'll take you through the neighborhoods around us and connect the dots between Coast Salish traditions, shipwreck mysteries, and the occasional ghost story. It's not stuffy - think more "friend who's really into history and makes it actually interesting."
We do different themed walks depending on the day. Tuesdays are maritime tales (there's this crazy story about a cursed figurehead you'll love). Saturdays we focus on the Indigenous legends that this land actually holds - and Marcus works with local knowledge keepers to get it right, not that watered-down tourist version.
Tours run about two hours, end at a local pub or cafe (your choice), and you'll leave knowing way more about this place than most people who've lived here for years.
Weddings, corporate events, milestone birthdays - whatever you're celebrating, doing it in a space that looks like a fantasy novel come to life just makes it more memorable. We've hosted everything from 20-person intimate gatherings to 200-guest epic celebrations.
The Great Hall can be dressed up or down depending on your vibe. Had one couple do a full Renaissance fair wedding (amazing), another did minimalist modern with just the architecture doing the heavy lifting (also amazing). We don't push you into a theme - the space is versatile enough to work with whatever you're dreaming up.
Our event coordinator Sarah has been doing this for 15 years and she's honestly seen it all. She'll help you figure out logistics without being pushy, and she's got vendor connections that'll make your life way easier. Plus the kitchen can handle any dietary needs - they've done kosher, halal, vegan, you name it.
Best part? Your guests can actually stay here, so nobody's worrying about driving home or catching last call. The party ends when YOU say it ends.
"Every legend starts with a single choice. What'll yours be?"
- THE CHRONICLES OF MYTHRAVEN