Wildlight Restaurant on UBC Campus Announces Permanent Closure

Wildlight, a Michelin-recommended restaurant located on UBC’s campus, has announced it will permanently close on November 28, 2026. The venue, known for upscale West Coast dining, plans to spend its remaining two months serving a final menu and celebrating its culinary team.

The Impending Closure of a West Coast Dining Destination

The establishment holds a unique geographic and culinary distinction as the westernmost location recognized in the Vancouver Michelin Guide. The announcement regarding the impending shutdown was published on September 27, 2026. Who should watch buyers, owners and investors watching Burnaby, Vancouver and Metro Vancouver housing policy, supply, carrying costs and market timing.

While initial reports framed the shutdown as a planned finale described by the venue as going out with a bang, the restaurant’s ownership confirmed the reality of the decision in a public statement over the weekend.

“After careful consideration, Wildlight’s ownership has made the incredibly difficult decision to close our restaurant on November 28, 2026,”

Wildlight ownership, via Instagram

A Short History on the UBC Campus

Opened in February 2023, Wildlight established itself quickly within the regional culinary scene by focusing on upscale West Coast dining infused with global influences. Despite its relatively brief operational lifespan of under four years, the restaurant secured Michelin recommendation status, drawing diners to its campus location. Although the original report did not specify exact motives for the closure, such endings typically stem from wider market hurdles or calculated corporate choices. The establishment is located on UBC’s campus and holds the specific distinction of being the westernmost spot in the Vancouver Michelin Guide. No other specific neighbourhood details or local policy impacts were provided in the source material.

Management and ownership emphasized gratitude toward the community and the staff who built the restaurant’s reputation. In their closure announcement, representatives thanked patrons and credited the leadership team driving the kitchen and front-of-house operations.

“On behalf of our ownership and our management team, thank you to everyone who helped make Wildlight something truly special,”

Wildlight ownership, via Instagram

Final Menus and Leadership Recognition

Rather than closing abruptly, the restaurant intends to utilize its remaining weeks to honor its staff and patrons. Guests can currently book tables at Wildlight for the upcoming two months leading up to its late-November closure.

Wildlight Restaurant on UBC Campus Announces Permanent Closure — Photo: Vancouverisawesome

Executive Chef Tim Hui
Sous Chef Michelle Garcia
Bar Manager Aman Nijjar
Sommelier Mike Cooke
GM Margot Baloro

We have the next couple of months ahead of us, and we intend to spend them properly: one final menu, celebrating everyone who built this place into what it became, the team stated in a follow-up post on social media.