YUM! Gourmet Donuts started as a home based business during the pandemic in New Westminster. Pastry chef, Kim Collishaw and partner John McMahon came up with the idea to make gourmet donuts, played around with different recipes, then started giving them out to friends for feedback.
A friend of a friend with a good following on social media came across their donuts and business began booming. By 2022 they had a …
BC Palette Art Studio located in New Westminster, is a women-owned family business that first opened in The City of Lougheed Shopping Center in November 2022. In May 2024, they moved to downtown New Westminster, the city they always hoped to establish their business in from the start. Their studio primarily focuses on pottery painting, fostering mental well-being and bringing the community closer together.
They offer drop-in pottery painting, pottery workshops, and painting workshops for all ages. …
At Barley’s Homebrewing Supplies, located in New Westminster, you’ll find an impressive assortment of ingredients and equipment for home-fermentation projects. They pride themselves in their knowledge and selection when it comes to beer-making but you’ll also find supplies for wine, mead, seltzer, soda, cider, cheese, kombucha, kefir and more. Established in 2013, Barley’s has developed a stellar reputation as the place to go for homebrewing supplies in the lower mainland. Plus, …
Loot Toy Co. was founded to make bath time a time for bonding between small kids and their carers. Since our founding in 2016, our goal has always been to make fun, skin-friendly and eco-aware bath products for the local toy and gift market. We realized that many children struggle with bath time, and many families would benefit from products that make bath time fun and enjoyable for kids and those of us who care for them. So, we …
Groove Cat Books and Records is a community hub where people can browse books and listen to music as long as they like. We are stocked with everything from classic novels to mysteries, philosophy, historical titles and much more. Our vinyl record options are just as diverse, with selections of rock, jazz, blues, punk & electronica along with all kinds of miscellaneous genres. We also host musical gigs, hold cool seasonal storytelling events & have a book club featuring local …
Flavor Balance is located in the heart of New Westminster.
This family-run business has quickly become a much-loved part of the community, with many saying they have “the best coffee in town”.
Their coffee is purchased from local manufacturer Milano Coffee, thoughtfully chosen for their great tasting coffee and support for non-profit initiatives around the Vancouver region.
Not only that but their pastries, desserts, …
Industry Arcade is a private arcade shop in New Westminster available for 60, 90 minute and 2-hour rental sessions. Pricing is based on 10 guests. For different-sized groups, please send them an email listed on their website.
Question: How are you supporting other local businesses?
Answer:
We like to buy as locally as we can. We have some amazing neighbours in the Sapperton Industrial Park and the Sapperton neighbourhood …
The Refill Stop is an eco-minded, low-waste refill shop where you can bring your containers from home and refill them with dish, laundry, body soap and all types of cleaners. The Refill Stop is woman-owned and based in New Westminster.
“We make a difference by sourcing products that eliminate single-use plastics, selling refillable, environmentally friendly household and body care products. Already within two years of …
Good Omen is located in New Westminster, housing a thoughtful mix of handmade goods. When you shop here you will find a selection of well-crafted products to empower positivity and nourishment both for yourself and home.
Question: How are you supporting other local businesses?
Answer: Good Omen supports over 120 local and Canadian artists, makers, and small businesses. Supporting local is the core of our business and …