Presented by Latincouver, the Trail of Coffee event features coffee-themed exhibits, presentations and tastings at The Pipe Shop in North Vancouver.

Note: The Trail of Coffee event is not happening in 2025. Hopefully it returns in 2026.

For the latest details, visit Latincouver.ca. To learn more about the event in general, continue reading below.

This article contains the following information about the Trail of Coffee event:

When and Where | Admission Details | Event Schedule | Other Information

The Trail of Coffee in North Vancouver

Are you a coffee lover? Have you ever wondered how coffee is made? Do you like events with live music and socializing? If you answered yes, then the Trail of Coffee event is definitely something to check out!

The Trail of Coffee was a one-day event in the third week of April in 2024. It was an experience full of coffee-related activities. The event included interactive exhibits and workshops that helped guests understand the process of creating coffee. There was also a Latte Art Contest with talented baristas pouring designs on lattes. There were various tastings as well as a coffee-themed Mixology Show to enjoy. The event also included networking opportunities, coffee cocktails, coffee-related market vendors, and live music by Son D’Talle and LuiFox.

The Trail of Coffee is presented by Latincouver which is the same non-profit organization behind other great events with a Latin American theme, like Carnaval del Sol in the summer and Latin American Heritage Month in the fall. (If you like Latin American music, food and culture, you’ll want to check out these other events too!)

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When and Where

In 2024 the Trail of Coffee happened on April 20th. It ran from noon until 8:30 pm. The event was originally going to return on April 19th in 2025. However, it’s been cancelled for the year. Hopefully it takes place again in 2026.

The first event was held at The Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. The venue is located at 115 Victory Ship Way which is just a five-minute walk from the SeaBus terminal at Lonsdale Quay. The Pipe Shop is a heritage building in the city’s Shipyards District.

Admission Details

Tickets for the 2024 event were available online. General admission cost $20 per person and included access to most of the activities. The exclusive networking event at night, however, required $30 VIP tickets.

Prices likely increased as the event got closer. The earlier you bought your tickets, the more you were able to save!

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Trail of Coffee Event Schedule

At the 2024 event Julio Arango presented From Beans to Bliss: The Transformative Journey of Specialty Coffee. He also ran a Journey of Flavours: Exploring Specialty Coffee tasting session.

The general schedule of activities for the 2024 event is below. Schedules in future years may be similar.

12:00 pm – Opening Speeches
12:15 pm – Latte Art Contest Participant
12:30 pm – Workshop and Tasting
1:30 pm – Latte Art Contest Participant
1:45 pm – Workshop and Tasting
2:45 pm – Latte Art Contest Participant
3:00 pm – Workshop and Tasting
4:00 pm – Latte Art Contest Participant
4:15 pm – Workshop and Tasting
5:15 pm – Latte Art Contest Award Presentation
6:30 pm – Coffee Night Cocktail and Mixology Show
7:00 pm – Coffee Cocktail Bar and Live Music

HOTEL TIP

Looking for a place to stay the night in North Vancouver? Then check out the Pinnacle at the Pier. It’s a beautiful hotel overlooking the Shipyards. It’s also just a few steps from the Pipe Shop (where The Taste of Coffee takes place).