Local businesses create local jobs, buy from local suppliers, work with local service providers, support local causes close to our hearts, and create a more sustainable B.C.
Sweetgrass Soaps is located in Coquitlam, B.C. on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem First Nation). Sweetgrass Soap uses natural and organic ingredients. All products are vegan and contain no sulphates (a harsh additive that increases foam and irritates the... Continue reading »
Pan’ya Neou and Sophea Heang, founders of Angkor Harvest make unique, Cambodian-styleorganic sauces with specialty Cambodian and local ingredients. It’s a joy to see their customers’ delight and enthusiasm for their freshly made organic mango and lime sauces. It means a lot to Pan’ya and... Continue reading »
Davie Dosa Company is a Unique South Indian restaurant on Davie St, Vancouver. Since 2017, they have brought an exotic culinary experience & delicious cocktails to the Davie Village neighbourhood. They use locally sourced produces and products to create all of their chutneys and sauces from... Continue reading »
Sunshine Coast Air provides unique West Coast experiences including sightseeing tours to secluded glacier lakes, tropical beaches and stunning waterfalls. Josh, owner and operator, started flying in Thunder Bay at the age of 17. His love for flying and... Continue reading »
Subtle Flex Streetwear offers vintage and modern clothing, streetwear, and collectibles all under one roof. If you want something special, we also do custom tee’s and hoodies. SFSW is in the heart of the Hastings Sunrise Community of Vancouver BC. Question: How are you supporting other local businesses? Answer: It’s all... Continue reading »
Tamam is Canada’s first Palestinian restaurant, offering traditional Palestinian dishes. Their goal is to create a bridge to connect people with Palestine through the love of great food. Owners Sobhi Zobaidi (an auteur filmmaker and university lecturer) and his wife, Tamam (a former theatre actress) began the restaurant... Continue reading »
Lulu’s Apron is a local catering business located on the beautiful Salt Spring Island of the coast of Vancouver Island. Chef Danya Smith grew up in Kingston, Jamaica, where their household’s three main ingredients were family, friends and good food. Blessed to have parents who loved to... Continue reading »
Kasandy is a fair trade store, where customers can buy handmade products made by artisans in Kenya, East Africa as well as local artisans and other groups from around the world. At Kasandy, we are aligning handmade talent from East Africa with global fashion consumers. We work closely... Continue reading »
Mo’s General Store is located at the corner of Lonsdale Ave and Esplanade Ave in North Vancouver. We are a community focussed and strive to be a partner to your life’s MOments. We proudly exhibit local artisans art and craft for sale to the public with sales going... Continue reading »
The idea for Seed to Culture first came to fruition when Jill realized she had developed an allergy to wine. It led her to question everything about what she was consuming, which inspired her to search for a better way of eating and... Continue reading »
Tavola offers a beautifully welcoming space for friends and family to gather and neighbours to get to know one another. They prepare their food using simple, quality ingredients, allowing the flavours and tastes to shine through. Their vision is for Tavola to be a comfortable space... Continue reading »
Paula took ownership from Anna in April 2015 and has been in knit heaven ever since! Having knit for over ten years learning from friends and family, she values the community this has created for her. Building on the amazing foundation that Anna has laid, Paula aims to continue... Continue reading »
Sadryna Design makes accessories & clothing from high-quality European leather. We integrate durability, practicality & aesthetics. We are coming into our 19th year as part of the Granville Island Community. I love being part of this community, and I love the direct contact I have with... Continue reading »
Stock Home Design began as a staging company in 2009 in Whistler. Owner Elisa Langenstam focused on the importance of design and staging, becoming one of the go-to interior designers in Whistler and Squamish. Missing the retail side of the business in 2010, Stock Home Design’s first retail... Continue reading »
Whiskey Six BBQ brings together traditional barbecue and organic ingredients from local farmers and suppliers. We want to challenge the traditional view of barbecue without compromising on ingredients, and reinvent what can be created on the grill and smoker. This is West Coast BBQ. Whiskey Six BBQ takes its... Continue reading »
Yumasoy is on a mission to change the meat-replacement game by making products with all-natural, whole food, real ingredients to make plant-based eating easy, simple, and delicious. Yumasoy was founded by Gina Arsens after she and her family moved to a plant-based diet but struggled to find healthy protein... Continue reading »
Main Street Honey Shoppe offers a wide variety of local honey as well as specialty honeys from Europe, Africa, New Zealand and beyond. When you enter our Honey Shoppe, the first thing you will notice is the sweet aroma of honey and beeswax that permeates throughout. Your... Continue reading »
Morgan’s Harbour brings the Jamaican Patty experience to B.C. Owner, Brian Chin was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He lived in Port Royal until the age of six amidst the sands, sunken treasures, and a simple life celebrated among the streets by the harbour and old Fort Charles.... Continue reading »
Cafe Portrait serves up art with a side of coffee—what could be better? We provide something to eat and drink for every mood, and an art space to leave you inspired. Our family business is not just a coffee shop. It is a place where our guests read... Continue reading »
Tality Kombucha aims to sustainably brew the highest quality and most authentic kombucha possible, straight from our North Shore production facility to your door. They are all about crafting the perfect bottle of ‘booch, using only organic, whole, and real ingredients – black tea, cane sugar, and... Continue reading »
Yoggu! dairy-free yogurt began at home in the kitchen, with the firm belief that their coconut cream had to taste delicious, additive-free, organic and promote fair trade with the farmers they sourced the coconuts. They source their coconuts from a Fair Trade Certified coconut partner, assuring they are... Continue reading »
Branches & Knots is a fashion trading company with a retail store and wholesale operation that specializes in well-crafted fashion and fun innovative accessories from Japan, Europe and Canada. They are carefully selected and lots of them are something good to us or the earth. Branches & Knots... Continue reading »
The Village Community Acupuncture is a community acupuncture clinic in the Hastings-Sunrise / East Village Vancouver neighbourhood. We offer a space that is safe, body-positive, nurturing, and gender-inclusive. Wherever you are in your healing journey, we welcome you with open arms! Our expertise is using acupuncture to relieve your... Continue reading »
Just Imagine Fun Clothing is your year-round costume & dancewear destination, on Granville Island in the Kids Market in Vancouver, BC. In 33 years, we have weathered many storms, adapted to changing markets, and found our happy place in year-round dress-up play and dancewear for children.... Continue reading »