Tastes Local V.I.

Tastes Local V.I. The #1 place to shop ALL your favourite Vancouver Island products! Supporting LOCAL producers & artisans has never been easier. Delivered right to your doorstep.

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08/13/2021

Tastes Local is on the move!⁠🚀

We are happy to announce that our Port Alberni opening is just around the corner! ⁠

For those of you who are new here, Tastes Local will be opening our mid-island pick-up point in the next couple weeks!!⁠📍

Centrally located in Port Alberni⚓️, residents and travellers alike will be able to make a convenient stop to purchase quality, hand-picked LOCAL🥕products from the Alberni Valley and all over Vancouver Island.⁠

Here you will be able to find local artisan food, beverages and more, all made by small businesses on the island, without having to drive from town to town to purchase them!⁠🌿

We might be the smallest store in Port Alberni, but we will definitely be doing it the BIGGEST!!🔥

Make the stop on YOUR next trip and help support the local economy on Vancouver Island! ⁠

Click the link🔗 in our bio for more information, and stay tuned for updates on where we are heading next!🚗

✨Stay tuned✨Exciting news is on the way!! ⚓️➕   And our newest members of the Dock+ community are:Circadian Wellness Cor...
08/11/2021

✨Stay tuned✨
Exciting news is on the way!! ⚓️➕



And our newest members of the Dock+ community are:

Circadian Wellness Corp. focuses on mushroom farming, extraction, clinical research and development, and end-user consumer health and wellness products and retreats. Circadian Wellness believes that natural healing is about taking control of everything that goes into your body. For more company information and contact details, visit www.circadianwellness.com.

Tastes Local is a Community Marketplace for all things local. They bring Island-made goods and Island culture to one place so everyone can enjoy a taste of local! The initiative is an Island-based social enterprise focused on supporting the diverse community of creators, growers and producers who are located in the Vancouver Island region. You can pick up your Tastes Local products at the micro retail centre called Tastes Local+, conveniently located at The Dock+ facility.

And based of 5104 River Road , Port Alberni, who are inspired to bring a piece of Australian coffee culture to Canada. And we are more than happy to welcome them to our Dock+ kitchen and can't wait for some baked good that will be served with their coffee! The unique method of Hand Pressed Espresso extraction is their pride, and definitely is a must try! Come visit them at Clutesi Haven Marina and see what all the fuss is about!

Spice up your life with some Pixie Chicks spices, now 20% OFF!⁠⁠🏷⁠⁠Pixie Chicks have been providing Victoria locals with...
08/10/2021

Spice up your life with some Pixie Chicks spices, now 20% OFF!⁠⁠🏷
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Pixie Chicks have been providing Victoria locals with quality spices since 2010! ⁠⁠🌶
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All Pixie Chick's spices are free from fillers and preservatives and are 100% vegetarian!⁠⁠🌿
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Get yours today at tasteslocal.ca!⁠⁠ 🥕
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Are you or someone you know looking for part-time employment?Tastes Local has a short-term retail/ customer service repr...
08/04/2021

Are you or someone you know looking for part-time employment?

Tastes Local has a short-term retail/ customer service representative opportunity available!

We are looking for someone who is available to work 9-5 on weekdays and/or 9-2 on weekends!

The right candidate will be:

- Friendly & Engaging
- Hard working
- Willing and able to make the daily commute

What we offer:

- Competitive Wages
- Flexible Hours
- Fun Work Environment

We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you a chocoholic? Cave to your cravings with sweet chocolatey treats from Rock Coast in  . This local gourmet chocol...
08/04/2021

Are you a chocoholic? Cave to your cravings with sweet chocolatey treats from Rock Coast in .

This local gourmet chocolatier and confectioner on Vancouver Island promises high-quality goods made in small batches with all-natural ingredients. They have products for every occasion!

Amber, the owner of RockCoast Confections, is a vet tech by trade and followed her passion for cooking and creating. Now, she has her own business and continues to volunteer at animal shelters and clinics.
She is deeply immersed in the community and gives back at every opportunity.

The sense of community on the Island has been “amazing, especially over the last year. I feel so fortunate to have a confectionary shop and be on the Island,” Amber says. “I don’t know of any other place where the community supports each other this much. I am so grateful for the people here who travel to the shop and spread the word and support local. There is so much of that here. It’s pretty unbelievable!”

🔗 Check out this link for the whole story: https://tasteslocal.ca/blogs/vendor-stories/rockcoast-confections-chocolate-community-continuous-learning 🥕

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08/03/2021

Find us at the Swartz Bay ferry terminal until September 21st!! ⚓⛴️

We have loads of local products and snacks you can pick up conveniently pick up while waiting to depart! 🍿🍫

Our employee Mandy will be waiting to greet you!! 💃

Get 10% OFF all items when you tell Mandy the secret code! 🤐

SECRET CODE: TastesLikeSwartzBay

We are happy to announce that Rock Coast is up next for this  !⁠⁠ 🍫💰⁠⁠Get 20% OFF your favourite treats to spoil a loved...
08/03/2021

We are happy to announce that Rock Coast is up next for this !⁠⁠ 🍫💰
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Get 20% OFF your favourite treats to spoil a loved one with! (Or just yourself😉)
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Rock Coast is a company that uses its profits to help create a higher quality of life and veterinary care for animals by purchasing medical supplies and volunteer time!!⁠⁠🦮🩺
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They are a company that values supporting the local economy and purchasing as locally as possible when buying ingredients.⁠⁠ 🌿
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What is better than that!⁠⁠ Check this deal out at www.tastelocal.ca!! 🔗
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Are your salads boring and lack taste and vigour? 🥗 Look no further than Yeshi Dressing!⁠⁠Paul and Barbara Kleinschmidt ...
07/28/2021

Are your salads boring and lack taste and vigour? 🥗 Look no further than Yeshi Dressing!⁠

Paul and Barbara Kleinschmidt of Mill Bay make delicious gluten, nut, dairy and egg free dressings. The star ingredient nutritional yeast adds protein, creaminess and nutty flavours without sacrificing flavour. 😋⁠

Available in five 🤚 flavours, their dressings are perfect for any meal. ⁠

The couple love living on Vancouver Island, the tight-knit community and all the outdoor activities the area has to offer. ⁠

“Local is one of the most important things for us,” Paul says. “We support local. We try to source local as much as we can. We employ people who are local and try to bring money into our community.”⁠

🔗 Check out the link in our bio for the whole story 🥕⁠

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This week's   product is gluten, nut, dairy & egg FREE!!⁠⁠ 🌿⁠⁠A healthy, vegan, keto-friendly nutritional yeast dressing...
07/27/2021

This week's product is gluten, nut, dairy & egg FREE!!⁠⁠ 🌿
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A healthy, vegan, keto-friendly nutritional yeast dressing created right here on Vancouver Island?!? What more could we ask for??⁠⁠📍🏝
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That's right you could ask for 20% OFF! ⁠⁠🏷
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CODE: YESHI⁠⁠
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Get it while you still can!!⁠⁠
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Lovena and Ryan Harvey of Gathering Place Trading bring flavours and products of Canada and the world to Campbell River....
07/21/2021

Lovena and Ryan Harvey of Gathering Place Trading bring flavours and products of Canada and the world to Campbell River. ⁠⁠
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Sourcing fresh, organic, sustainable and fairly traded teas, spices and dried fruits, Gathering Place Trading ships by sea freight and knows their partners by name. ⁠⁠
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“We are super foodies and always look for ethical and amazing products that we can feed our family. Through that journey of searching for the highest-quality products, we find and import them to sell so that we can share this beautiful sourcing with others,” Lovena says.⁠⁠
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🔗 Check out this link for the whole story: https://tasteslocal.ca/blogs/vendor-stories/gathering-place-trading-sourcing-ethical-food-products-from-canada-and-around-the-world 🥕⁠⁠
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Wish you could cook with complete confidence that your food is fresh, organic, sustainable and fairly traded?⁠⁠⁠⁠Gatheri...
07/20/2021

Wish you could cook with complete confidence that your food is fresh, organic, sustainable and fairly traded?⁠⁠
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Gathering Place Trading has you covered!⁠⁠🍍🌿🌶
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Shop all of their products for 20% OFF regular price.⁠⁠ 🏷
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Stay tuned for their weekly close-up tomorrow!⁠⁠
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Are you celebrating something special or want to have a nice night in? Rocky Creek Winery has just what you’re looking f...
07/14/2021

Are you celebrating something special or want to have a nice night in? Rocky Creek Winery has just what you’re looking for!

Linda and Mark own and operate a 10-acre winery in Cowichan Bay, offering a variety of delicious blends made from Island-grown grapes. Mark is an award-winning winemaker, and the winery has received over 100 awards for its products. 🍷

In addition, Rocky Creek uses eco-friendly and sustainable practices to protect the land and the natural species that inhabit their property. The result – amazing local wines made with grapes and a process that works to lower the overall environmental footprint of the business. 🍇

🔗 Check out this link for the whole story: https://tasteslocal.ca/blogs/vendor-stories/rocky-creek-winery-great-wines-good-company-lasting-memories 🥕

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Victoria, BC
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Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12509407188

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