Edible Vancouver Island Design 2022

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RETAIL THERAPY IN PARKSVILLE QUALICUM BEACH Parksville Qualicum Beach is home to small seaside towns with a big heart for local, unique and eclectic businesses and a keen eye for great style. Spend a day walking the quaint historic streets and perusing boutique shops filled with locally made food items, imported hard-to-find products, kitchen essentials, ethically made clothing and much more. A perfect destination for the stylish bargain hunter, the experienced home decorator and visitors looking to take home a taste of the Island.

shop in Qualicum Beach. They are always sourcing new and interesting items from local vendors making pottery, body products, perfume, food items and unique one-of-a-kind art and home decor. Their passionate team is committed to customer service, from a warm welcome into the shop to complementary gift wrapping. Also notable is their wide selection of products on their new online shop. Organic produce, charcuterie board items, freshly brewed coffee and unexpected giftable goods line the shelves at this independently owned grocery and fine goods shop. Like their sister location in Buckley Bay, Weinberg’s is a destination shop for affordable, locally sourced grocery items as well as fun and unique specialty items like gorgeous wool throws and prints. Conveniently located in Chilham Village on Qualicum Beach’s main walkable shopping street. This eclectic home and kitchen décor shop is conveniently located directly above Quality Foods, so you can pick up some groceries then head upstairs to find captivating cookware, bath and body products and beautiful home decorative accessories. In business for over 40 years, they carry coveted brands such as Breville, Mason Cash, Emma Bridgewater, KitchenAid, Le Creuset and much more. Shop, relax, and indulge in a fresh coffee or a bite to eat from their in-house café. FAIRE LIVING | 221 SECOND, #9, AVENUE WEST, QUALICUM BEACH, BC V9K 2S5 Walking into Faire Living is like a breath of fresh air, both literally and figuratively. Owners Catherine and Rebekah have over 30 years of experience in the fashion, bridal and interior design industries, and they carefully curate ethically made and environmentally conscious products that will brighten your home and bring joy. They specialize in investment pieces that are durable, functional and beautiful. Here you can shop responsibly from local vendors and pick up unique, hard-to-find global products like lambswool scarves from Scotland and decadent soaps from France. WEINBERG’S GOOD FOOD 221 W 2ND AVE #3 , QUALICUM BEACH, BC V9K 2S5 QUALITY FOODS – A STEP ABOVE 705 MEMORIAL AVE, QUALICUM BEACH, BC V9K 1T3

SOAK LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUE 180 CRAIG ST #4, PARKSVILLE, BC V9P 2G3 Soak in the sights and smells of this bright and beautiful shop in downtown Parksville. The dedicated and creative team at Soak Lifestyle Boutique have created a welcoming shop for anyone looking to find a thoughtful and unique gift or a budget-friendly treat for themselves. They specialize in inclusive clothing for all shapes and sizes, locally designed jewelry, beautiful pottery, popular foodie gifts, natural candles and bath and body products—including their own line of unique handmade soaps. As Parksville’s first boutique shop with a focus on reusable and refillable products, Shades of Green is the perfect place to find sustainable, ethically sourced and environmentally friendly goods. It’s a popular destination for coveted Island-made products like essential oils, beeswax kitchen wraps and body lotions. Bring in your own containers and refill them with their vast selection of Canadian personal care products and cleaning supplies, including the very popular Mint Cleaning supplies made in Ucluelet, BC. At Shades of Green, you can shop with your conscience knowing they are committed to reducing waste and supporting local environmental causes. WHAT ’S COOKING - THE STORE FOR COOKS 177 W 2ND AVE, QUALICUM BEACH, BC V9K 2N5 Calling all foodies and entertainers! This carefully curated cookware shop is for you. Patrick and Vickie Sissons have been in business for 30 years and have a loyal fan base around the world. The staff know absolutely everything about all their carefully sourced products and love to share their knowledge and passion with their customers. Whether you are looking for a new can opener, a high-quality cast iron pan, gorgeous glassware or specialty linens, this shop is the best place for all your cooking, entertaining and table-setting needs. SHADES OF GREEN 117 CRAIG ST, PARKSVILLE, BC V9P 2H4 ALCOVE HOMEGROWN LIVING 689 MEMORIAL AVE, QUALICUM BEACH, BC V9K 1T2 Supporting local vendors and artisans is what Alcove Homegrown Living does best. In fact, almost 100% of their products are sourced from either Vancouver Island or within 150 km of the

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