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Metro Vancouver's many treats-makers are whipping up some Easter magic these days, whether it's something for you to stash from "the Bunny," something sweet to share as a family, or send to a loved one you aren't able to meet up with. 

This year, Easter Sunday falls on April 4, so better hop to it before many of these egg-cellent goodies are sold out! We've rounded up a few delicious options to help you fill your baskets.

If Easter 2020 feels like it was a hundred years ago, may as well mark 2021 with a prehistoric vibe! Step back into the Jurassic era with the Fir Street bakeshop's dinosaur chocolate eggs, dinosaur-shaped chocolate, a T-Rex-Misu, and hot cross lava buns. Other items include classic brunch items, including croissants, hot cross buns, and a new breakfast bun. µþ±ð²¹³Ü³¦´Ç³Ü±è’s Easter Chocolates Collection features dinosaur eggs in two sizes; the smaller one is vegan, while the bigger one is an egg filled with mini-dino chocolates. The T-rex-misu is µþ±ð²¹³Ü³¦´Ç³Ü±è’s version of the tiramisu, composed of a banana caramel and compote, coffee mascarpone cream, blondie and brownie pieces, and housemade ladyfingers soaked in coffee and rum. The dessert comes with a dark chocolate dinosaur, cornflakes, chocolate cocoa nibs, and crispy pearls. Guests can pre-order the entire collection online for pick-up via its website or walk-in for limited quantities at the bakery daily.

Sophisticated egg treats from Buttermere for Easter. Photo courtesy Buttermere

This Easter, Buttermere Patisserie is joining in on spreading fun and joy with out-of-this-world Easter Egg treats that can be enjoyed by both adults and children alike. They're offering three variations of a 7-inch tall egg-shaped chocolate shell filled with assorted confections known as »å°ù²¹²µÃ©±ð²õ. These interactive Easter egg treats come in distinct shell hues and flavours: the Pastel Splash Egg, the Pearl Egg, and the Metallic Egg. Hidden within each chocolate shell are in-house crafted »å°ù²¹²µÃ©±ð²õ meant to resemble colourful miniature eggs. ¶Ù°ù²¹²µÃ©±ð²õ are sweet bites, typically nuts and freeze-dried fruits coated with chocolate or sweet confections to create an outer shell. At $52 per Egg, each packaged Egg comes with a miniature hammer for a playful reveal. Limited quantities are available from now through April 5; pre-order until April 1 or walk-in purchase at Buttermere °ä²¹´Úé (636 Main Street) during regular business hours.

Crack into these gorgeous treats from Mon Paris in Burnaby. Photo courtesy Mon Paris

Owner and pastry chef Elena Krasnova of Burnaby's Mon Paris hopes to spread some springtime cheer with her charming chocolate creations and elegant viennoiseries available for in-store pickup and delivery. In addition to special-occasion cakes and a seasonal selection of breakfast pastries including blackcurrant brioche and a cranberry and white chocolate milk bun, the Mon Paris 2021 Easter Collection features vibrantly coloured chocolate eggs, adorable chocolate ducklings, an Easter cookie decorating kit, and more tempting delights. Pastries and Easter treats are now available for takeout at Mon Paris ±Êâ³Ù¾±²õ²õ±ð°ù¾±±ð, and can be ordered in advance for pickup or delivery . Easter Pastry Boxes and Hazelnut Mille Feuille must be ordered in advance and are available for pickup and delivery on April 3 and 4.

Mini buns from Grounds For Coffee. Photo courtesy Grounds For Coffee

Move those buns, it's time for Easter Mini Bunnies. Each order of mini bunnies contains a pastel coloured 8-pack of Grounds for Coffee's signature buns–but mini! Hop on over this Easter long weekend to pick yours up. You can pre-order in advance by calling either location at (604) 254-3939 for Commercial Drive or (604) 224-5282 for Alma. Available exclusively from April 2 to 5.

Easter at East Van Roasters. Photo courtesy East Van Roasters

Pay it forward this Easter by picking up adorable bean-to-bar chocolate treats from East Van Roasters in classic spring-inspired flavours. From nostalgic cookies and cream to sophisticated lemon-pistachio praline, East Van Roasters has goodies to satisfy every taste. The 2021 Easter collection includes chocolate Bunny Buddies, boxes of delicate chocolate eggs, and vegan white-chocolate ‘turnip’ pops. These artisanal chocolates are made using only organic, fair, and direct-trade cacao without refined sugar. Every purchase you make from East Van Roasters directly benefits the social enterprise’s peer-mentorship program that supports women living in the Downtown Eastside community who are reentering the workforce.  These Easter goodies are available now at East Van Roasters, open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and for advance ordering and Canada-wide shipping.

Easter is in full bloom at Soirette. Photo via Soirette

From bright citrusy flavours to floral aromas of green teas, treat yourself to something unique from Soirette's spring-y Easter lineup. Their goodies include a beautiful cookie box, a "Hoppy Easter" set of four mini cakes, a cherry blossom matcha cake, and all sorts of macarons. Pop in the Pender Street shop and you might find some mini-egg loaded Bunny Bars, too. Yum!

Easter treats abound at Temper in West Vancouver. Photo courtesy Temper Chocolate & Pastry

The European-inspired ³¦²¹´Úé and patisserie helmed by award-winning pastry chef Steven Hodge has unveiled a new lineup of Easter-inspired confections and seasonal baked goods available in-store now. Inspired by the enchanting characters and whimsical colours of springtime, Temper’s signature Easter collection includes fresh-baked hot cross buns, chocolate mini eggs, Easter bunnies in dark, milk or white chocolate, and a pair of deluxe Easter showpieces. These limited-edition seasonal items are available for purchase in person at Temper’s West Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³¦²¹´Úé and online. Bonus for those visiting the ³¦²¹´Úé: A new daytime menu featuring savoury sandwiches, salads and plant-based options. Easter items are available in-store and online until Monday, April 5 and can be pre-ordered in advance for in-store pickup by calling 604-281-1152.

A DIY Easter cookie decorating kit is perfect for family fun. Photo courtesy The Bench Bakehouse

Commercial Drive's The Bench Bakehouse is celebrating with a delicious array of seasonal goodies including freshly prepared, bake-at-home, and decorate-it-yourself Easter sweets. From classic hot cross buns made with buttery, spiced brioche, to chocolate hot cross buns filled with Cacao Barry milk and dark chocolate, co-owner and baker Tracy Steele adds her creative, decadent spin to traditional delights for springtime festivities. In addition to her skillfully prepared baked goods, some of Tracy’s Easter highlights include Easter Stollen, passion fruit pavlova, and cheerful sugar cookies that are either hand decorated and ready to enjoy or packaged in a DIY kit for a creative afternoon at home. Speaking of at-home fun: How easy will Easter morning be if all you have to do is pop some ready-to-bake hot cross buns in the oven to enjoy hot and fresh. Easter treats are available now and can be purchased in store, or pre-ordered up to a week in advance. The Easter Pavlova will only be available for pickup April 1 through 4. Advance online ordering is highly encouraged as only a limited number will be available for walk-ins. 

This year, Faubourg is showcasing three new homemade treats that will make a tasty addition to any Easter celebration: A six-inch Easter Cake (Pistachio Jaconde, Cherry ³Ò±ð±ôé±ð, Raspberry Mousse, Whipped Vanilla White Chocolate Ganache); the Easter Chick (Lemon White Chocolate Mousse, Blueberry Mascarpone °ä°ùé³¾±ð³Ü³æ, Vanilla Joconde, Passion Fruit Glaze); and the Easter Egg (Milk Chocolate Mousse, Blood Orange ³Ò±ð±ôé±ð, Hazelnut Joconde, White Chocolate °ä°ùé³¾±ð³Ü³æ). You can now pre-order in person or online; Faubourg's Easter items will be available in both their Vancouver stores from April 1 to 5.

Easter brings smiles at Rocky Mtn Chocolate. Photo courtesy Rocky Mtn Chocolate

Rocky Mtn Chocolate’s 2021  is available now and includes 20 original showpiece items and Easter basket essentials. Shoppers can choose from an egg-ceptional array of creative springtime sweets, including designer chocolate eggs, novelty bunny suckers, milk chocolate foil eggs, chocolate bomb boxes, whimsical chocolate bars, and gift sets filled with handpicked seasonal confections. All of Rocky Mtn Chocolate’s seasonal chocolate products are handmade in limited quantities, so customers are advised to purchase their Easter treats early to avoid missing out; the collection is available online and in-store now.

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The Mini Egg Puffcream from Popina Canteen and Popina Cantina. Photo courtesy Popina

Okay, this one requires an outing, as it's not going to work going into an Easter basket... but with free parking at Granville Island, why not head out and support local businesses in person if you can. Popina has its signature "puff cream" dessert decked out for the season with chocolately mini eggs. Available at both Popina Canteen and Popina Cantina for a limited time only.

Specializing in Swedish candies, Karameller is a great online destination based in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­for ordering up delicious and hard-to-find treats. They closed up their Yaletown storefront last year but live on virtually, and have an array of candies perfect for adding flavour and colour to your Easter treating.

Mini Egg ice cream. Photo via La Glace

Mini eggs in hand-crafted gourmet ice cream? Yes please! La Glace is serving up this seasonal treat right now - get it while it's cold. Because it's ice cream.

Easter is 80s themed this year at BETA5. Photo via BETA5

Always wildly whimsical, BETA5 is throwing it back to the 80s with its Easter collection this year. Think "space bunnies" and "Space Invader" themed cream puff packs. Their seasonal goodies always sell out, so get in touch with them to get your orders in before it's too late. There's no time machine to help you with this one!

The Showpiece collection for Easter is smashing at Chez Christophe. Photo via Chez Christophe

With locations in Burnaby and White Rock, Chez Christophe has you covered for Easter-themed pastries, desserts, and chocolates. The chocolatier and patisserie is offering a number of tantalizing creations in its "Showpiece" collection, like "Easter Smash-Ables" where you can break open a chocolate shell to find marshmallows and crispy chocolate and strawberry covered cereal pearls. Easter Showpiece Eggs are available in Monotone Dark and Monotone Caramel. Making a return this Easter is Chez Christophe's Signature Egg, and Caramelised White Chocolate Lollipops. Easter desserts include a "Hot Cross Croissant," a meld of a hot cross bun and a croissant. Get advanced orders in ASAP.

Purdys has Easter on lock with their array of eggs, bunnies, and more. Photo via Purdys

I don't know about you, but I was kid whose Easter Bunny rounded up their eggs from Purdys. The Vancouver-based Canadian chocolatier has a full line-up of , from bunnies to eggs, their new "golden" hedgehogs, and much more to choose from. Order online or visit one of their local shops. 

In addition to their incredible array of Parisian macarons and treats, ³¢²¹»å³Ü°ùé±ð has a special available in Vancouver March 26 - April 4. It's made with pistachio macaron biscuit, pistachio mousseline cream, crispy praline feuilletine with almonds and pistachio, topped with ³¢²¹»å³Ü°ùé±ð Easter »å鳦´Ç°ù. 

Mini Egg Pie at The Pie Hole. Photo via The Pie Hole

They have taken those iconic little candy-coated chocolate eggs and turned them into a pie - how perfect is that? Inside The Pie Hole's signature Double Butter Crust you'll find a Mini Egg chocolate ganache layer topped with chocolate cream and finished with candy-shell-infused whipped cream and crushed Mini Eggs. Get your order in ASAP, as these pies will sell out for sure.

Did I miss your (or your favourite) bakery, treat shop, or restaurant in this roundup? E-mail lindsay@vancouverisawesome.com or tag my personal Instagram account, @squashblossom on your posts so I can stay up-to-date on what you've got going on.