Edible Notables

Last Updated January 18, 2022

Vancouver Island and the surrounding Gulf Islands are filled with people who have created food and drink businesses that celebrate our local farmers, fishers and harvesters. But what inspired them to hang their own shingle? What's their favourite part of owning an Island business? We are excited to ask these questions and more as we bring you the stories behind the storefronts through our weekly Edible Notables.

The Edible Notables Series is proudly sponsored by Beacon Law Centre.

Edible Notables: Mavericks Treats

Think about what your favourite summer treat was as a child; there’s a pretty good chance you’re conjuring an image of a deliciously sticky...

Dancing Dandelion Farms

“Whether it's a kitchen table bouquet, a bountiful gift to the gleeful new parents of a newborn, or a wreath to mourn the loss of a loved one at a funeral, flowers are found everywhere.” –Kailli...

Edible Notables: Junction Orchard & Cidery

This week's Notables features Junction Orchard & Cidery and their delicious, fresh, locally sourced and produced cider.

Edible Notables: Turnip Bakeshop

Enjoy this week's Edible Notables (where we see our cameraman getting to enjoy some delicious treats from Turnip Bakeshop!). Edible...

Edible Notables: Bonneau Gifts

This week's Edible Notable comes in video form—take a look at the delightful baskets put thoughtfully together by Bonneau Gifts....

Edible Notables: Sarah's Staples

Sarah's Staples are locally made products that are the 'staple' ingredients you need to keep in your kitchen.

Edible Notables: Das Nest

Das Nest is the embodiment of a beautiful love story between two people and their passion for local cuisine.

Edible Notables: Girl About Town

Robin Whyte advocates for accessibility in restaurants through her website, Girl About Town.

Edible Notables: Atlas Cafe

Trent McIntyre and Sandra Viney of Atlas Cafe in Courtenay have been serving fresh cuisine to the community for 26 years.

Edible Notables: The Hobbyist

Together with her young daughter Jade, Tam is building a creative "empire" on the West Coast.

Edible Notables: The Fort

Emily has created a social space filled with games and delightfully nostalgic plant-based snacks.

Edible Notables: Anneth Farm

“Our business brand is really the brand of who we are as individuals and embodies our own personal imperatives and ideals." –Chris and Stan Vuksic

Edible Notables: Yellow Point Cranberries

Growing cranberries is a year-round commitment for Grant and Justine of Yellow Point Cranberries.

Edible Notables: Howl Brewing

Daniel and Alayna are always experimenting with local ingredients to create unique and interesting beer.

Edible Notables: Fat Chili Farm & West Coast Kitchen

The freeze-dried meals and snacks of West Coast Kitchen serve to elevate the outdoor experience.

Edible Notables: The Oyster Challenge

From shuck to serve, the Oyster Challenge a successful inaugural event for the Centre for Seafood Innovation

Edible Notables: Sandown Centre

Sandown Centre aims to be “a centre for inspiration, best practices and knowledge building in regenerative agriculture.”

Edible Notables: Grays Cafe

For sisters Amy and Lisa, the best part of running Grays Cafe is getting to work together.

Edible Notables: Silk Road Tea

Daniela Cubelic, owner of Silk Road Tea, teaches us how to create our own tea ritual.

South Island Saskatoons

Here in B.C., there’s only one orchard that grows Saskatoon berries, according to Sharon Vanhouwe, who owns and operates South Island Saskatoons with her husband Monty and her parents, Carol and Dan...

Edible Notables: The Root Cellar

Adam and Daisy Orser co-founded The Root Cellar as a way to connect people with their food and the local producers who provide it.

Edible Notables: Swept Away Inn

Daniel and Bouchra Savard provide a unique culinary experience aboard their 100-foot converted tugboat B&B.

Edible Notables: Flavour Trails

Rolling through a culinary paradise, taking inspiration from the Greater Victoria's Saanich Peninsula Flavour Trails map.

Edible Notables: Zoff's Greenhouses

Todd Marzoff is determined to carry on his father’s legacy of integrity, quality, craftmanship and relationship.

Edible Notables: The Cultured Chefs

Ado and Shayna are striving to educate their community on the importance of organic, sustainable agriculture, sustainable energy sources and responsible resource management.

Edible Notables: Category 12 Brewing

Where science and art combine to create a unique beer experience

Edible Notables: Courtenay Garage

Cameron Yee is on a mission to create “a vibrant centre of community, driven by food, arts and culture."

Edible Notables: Keating Farm

For Rebecca and George, running Keating Farm allows them to live their life to its fullest.

Edible Notables: Ultimate Microgreens

Dallas and Luis love providing their community with fresh and nutritious microgreens.

Edible Notables: French Press Coffee Roasters

Jeremy Perkins is very particular about providing only the highest quality coffee to his customers—both wholesale and retail.

Edible Notables: Naas Foods

Stevie Dennis and Jordan White, owners of Naas Foods, are passionate about seaweed and sustainability.

Edible Notables: Clever Crow Farm

Lia and Brian McCormick have created an inspiring space to learn new skills with their live demonstration classes.

Edible Notables: Genesis Tallow

Brie and Jacob Cook have built their tallow skin cream business on the foundation of supporting sustainable farming practices.

Edible Notables: Sea Chest

Sometimes you stumble across a place that just feels like it was made for creating beautiful summer memories. Sea Chest is one such magical place.

Edible Notables: True Coast Meats

When COVID-19 hit, Dustin and Travis saw an opportunity to evolve and fill a need in their small fishing community by bringing the "Turf to the Surf."