Welcome to ForestFoods.ca

At ForestFoods.ca, we are a newly formed community of foragers, naturalists, eco-minded chefs, and wild food lovers. Our team came together in early 2025 with a shared mission: to demystify, celebrate, and protect the incredible world of British Columbia's wild mushrooms and botanicals. 👍

We saw a real need for better connections between everyday Canadians and the wild foods growing in our own backyards. Too often, delicious treasures like morel, chanterelle, and pine mushrooms, or vibrant wild botanicals like spruce tips and fireweed, remain mysteries to most people. Our driving motivation is to change that-through simple, friendly education, real-time local guidance, and support for responsible, joyful foraging.

What sets us apart? It's our transparency, grassroots expertise, and respect for the land. Our contributors include certified mushroom identifiers, active members in sustainable forest-based bio-economy initiatives, landscape restoration advocates, and citizens participating in Indigenous harvest management workshops. Together, we blend scientific expertise with traditional knowledge and hands-on foraging.

We are truly independent and not backed by any large companies. This website is powered by friends, foodies, and community members who explore the woods whenever we can.

ForestFoods.ca is your trusted companion for all things "forest to table" in British Columbia and Western Canada. 🎉

• Educational Blog Posts
  Accessible guides for new and experienced foragers, with tips for safe and respectful harvesting of wild mushrooms and botanicals in BC.
• Step-by-Step Tutorials
  Learn to identify, harvest, prepare, and store wild edibles. We share simple video walk-throughs and printable checklists tailored for BC's forests.
• Product Catalog & Gear Reviews
  Find honest reviews of the best harvest baskets, botanical maps, freeze-dried mushrooms, and field essentials. Our team tests each item in real conditions, focusing on Canadian suppliers.
• Latest News & Trends
  Stay up-to-date with the freshest sector news, events, and emerging research. We highlight advances in fungal resource assessments, wild botanicals BC, and sustainable mushroom supplier networks.
• Resource Maps
  Explore our interactive "Forager's Map"-spot wild harvest zones, connect with local guides, and learn about regional non-timber forest products.
• Community Hub
  Connect with fellow forest food enthusiasts. Share foraging stories, event tips, and safe, responsible harvest practices.
• Support & Consultation
  Reach out with questions-we offer free guidance via email on wild foods, local workshops, Indigenous management partnerships, and landscape restoration services.

ForestFoods.ca is made for "simple users"-Canadians who love the outdoors, local food, or want to try foraging for the first time. If you've ever wondered:

• Which wild mushrooms are safe to eat in BC?
• What gear do I really need for a trip?
• Where can I learn about Indigenous harvest management?
• Who sells freeze-dried mushrooms locally?
• How do I avoid over-harvesting or harming local ecosystems?

Our content is written for people with little or no prior knowledge. We use plain language and explain every step. Whether you're a family looking for your first morel, a chef sourcing non-timber forest products, or a teacher planning an outdoor class-ForestFoods.ca gives you actionable, trustworthy info.

Based in Vancouver and Victoria, we cover all of British Columbia, including the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Kootenays, Cariboo, and Okanagan. While focused on BC forests, our resource guides are useful across Alberta, Yukon, and the rest of Canada.

Our website and resources are available in English. We also highlight Indigenous-led harvesting projects and encourage cross-cultural learning throughout Western Canada.

Our passion shines through every project. We believe that reconnecting with wild foods can enrich Canadian lifestyles, protect forest ecosystems, and foster new economic opportunities.

• Experience: Our core team includes certified identifiers, restoration workers, and contributors to government fungal resource assessments.
• Expertise: We participate in Indigenous harvest management collaborations, have completed wild food certifications, and operate according to sustainable foraging guidelines from the BC government.
• Authoritativeness: Our blog and product reviews are informed by science, and we cite government agencies like Statistics Canada and Natural Resources Canada whenever possible.
• Trustworthiness: We never accept paid promotions for gear. All reviews are unbiased. We provide clear sources and contact options for support.

• Our "2025 Beginner's Guide to BC Wild Mushrooms" is now live, including laminated spotter's charts and a detailed gear checklist.
• The freeze-dried mushrooms section is now searchable by region and harvest season.
• New: "Botanical Maps of BC"-plan your next foraging adventure with up-to-date, GPS-enabled resource data.
• Join our "Spring Edible Plants Workshop" in Victoria-registrations open!
• Watch for our monthly Forager Profiles, featuring Indigenous harvest innovators and sustainable mushroom supplier spotlights.

Below are some key statistics on BC's forest food sector, as of 2025.

• Certified "Mushroom Identification Skills" (Pacific Northwest Mycological Society, 2025)
• Sustainable Harvest Assurance-endorsed by Wild Harvest Canada (as of Jan 2025)
• Partnerships with regional teacher associations for forest food curriculum support
• CBC interview: Foragers to Table, April 2025 episode

We welcome your questions and feedback! 📧

• Support: Reach us by using our simple contact form.
• Media or partnerships: Please email our team through the site contact page.
• Community: Join our newsletter for event invites, new blog posts, and gear giveaways.

Your journey into BC's wild mushrooms, botanicals, and harvesting essentials starts here. Explore, learn, and savour the forest with us!