5 must-try places for ice cream in Metro Vancouver

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Whether you’re looking for plain old vanilla or more exotic flavours like black sesame and coconut, there’s no shortage of ice cream options in the Lower Mainland. In this list we look at some favourite cool treat stops outside of the City of Vancouver that will have you saying yes to a summer brain-freeze.

Rocky Point Ice Cream

Where: 2800 Murray St., Port Moody
Info: rockypointicecream.com

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Rocky Point Ice Cream began operating out of a tiny kiosk in 1997. It now has locations in Coquitlam and New West but this spot, in Rocky Point Park, is the flagship store. You’ll find small-batch ice cream flavours that change daily, but as of this writing the menu included Earl Grey and Honey, Lemon Yogurt Cookie and Birthday Cake along with stalwarts like maple walnut and black licorice. Other options include a doggie cone for canines and rotating plant-based options.

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Vashti Rose Ice Cream

Where: 2411 St. Johns St., Port Moody
Info: vashtiroseicecream.com

Vashti Rose specializes in In-house classic and vegan ice-cream flavours using ingredients sourced from artisan producers. Dairy Blue Marshmallow, Blood Orange, Vegan Cashew Milk Espresso Flake, toasted coconut and saffron almond are a few of the options, with new choices, like  Black Sesame Cookie, posted daily on Instagram.

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Duke’s Fine Ice Cream

Where: 104-6758 188 St., Surrey
Info: dukesfineicecream.com

Duke’s serves classic and seasonal flavours in cups, cones and shakes. Current gustatory delights include Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lemon Blueberry Swirl, and Bailey’s, Kahlua and Cream. Vegan sorbets include chocolate, mango, guava and more.

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J Squared Ice Cream

Where: Garden City Shopping Centre, 405-9100 Blundell Rd., Richmond
Info: jsquaredicecream.com

This just in: the lavender white tea ice cream is back after a two-year hiatus. It joins other tea-based flavours such Roasted Oolong Milk Tea, Vietnamese Cà Phê and Japanese Black Sesame as well as non-tea flavours like Dirty Oreo at this Richmond cool spot.

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Oxford Ice Cream

Where: 20581 Fraser Hwy, Langley
Info: oxfordicecream.ca

Founded by two engineers, Oxford Ice Cream is a small-batch ice cream stand serving downtown Langley “and beyond.” Current flavours include Raspberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Buttermilk, Blueberry Shortcake and Peanut Butter Cup as well as a vegan selection, mango coconut.

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