The year 2016 seemed like a turning point for Canadian products, as the nation felt under pressure from our neighbor to the south. This feeling spurred a movement across the country to "buy local" and spend more of our dollars purchasing products made in Canada. Then Covid-19 arrived in early 2020 and this initiative was taken even more seriously as we worked to support our local economy. The pandemic forced people to stay at home and encouraged us to become even more passionate about buying at home. We as consumers quickly became aware of the importance of shopping locally, thus contributing to the success of Canadian-made items.
Island Chocolates is a family business that has been making delicious hand-made chocolates since 1987 in Victoria-by-the-Sea Prince Edward Island. All our chocolates are made in our small factory (formerly the Wright Brothers General Store) in…
Welcome to Island Enchantments. When I name a soap “Salish Sea Siren,” it’s not just a catchy label—it’s a nod to the serene waters and breathtaking vistas that have shaped my worldview. Every bar of soap, every soothing balm, and every fizzing bath…
Island Essentials Soap Co, founded in 2006, what started as a soap making hobby quickly became a business, when Thrifty Foods (a local leading-edge grocery chain), listed the company’s bar soap line as their top natural bar soap. Over the years the…
At Island Farmhouse Poultry, we believe that when you’re committed to a local cause, you care more. Not just about what it is but also about who’s involved and why. For more than a decade, we’ve applied that belief to every aspect of our business,…
From our first horse-and-buggy stocked with milk bottles back in 1944, Island Farms has built a reputation for good things from good people close by. Though we’ve grown and changed over the years, our commitment to producing top quality dairy…
Island Gold Eggs is a family-owned and operated business that has been handling eggs on Vancouver Island for more than 60 years. Started by the Jensen family, Island Eggs is responsible for grading and packaging the eggs that are produced only by…
At Island Honey Wine Company we hope you get to try the meads and discover the flavours of our little Island. Instead of trying to coax fruits from warmer lands to grow in our Maritime climate we wanted to produce a world class product that was true…
Island Jerky is made by 3J’s Smokehouse in Sidney, BC and is not your typical jerky. We create the best hickory wood smoked beef jerky available in BC. Founded in 2013 in Sidney, BC. The Smokehouse has been a local producer on Vancouver Island. We…
Island Nut Roastery – Back in 1984, we found ourselves with a small bulk food store. That store happened to come with a peanut butter grinder, and we started making the odd jar of peanut butter. But we noticed that the vacuum sealed roasted…
Island Potato Soap Company was founded by husband-and-wife team Pieter and Geraldine Ijsselstein. Since 2010, they’ve developed and commercialized several small-scale enterprises in PEI. In 2016, they created a process to make soap and skin cream…
