After months of threats, the US officially implemented 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods yesterday. The threat of the levies has led to an icy relationship between the neighbouring nations, sparking the patriotic movement of Buy Canada. There are plenty of non-US products available here, and grocery stores in BC and across the country are highlighting made-in-Canada products to make it easier for shoppers to select homegrown alternatives.

Being a hyperlocal publication, we wanted to spotlight products that are made and sold right here on the Island. Many of these local brands can be found at Island-owned grocery stores, such as Fairway Market or Country Grocer, ensuring you’re supporting Islanders at every step of your shopping trip. 

Grocery stores

Country Grocer

Fairway Market

The Market: Yates and Millstream

Peppers

Root Cellar

Quality Foods

Food products

Island Gold Eggs

Island Farms 

Babe’s Honey

‍Natural Pastures Cheese Company

‍Bagga Pasta

La Pasta Triestina

Eugene’s Greek Food

Hazel’s Ice Cream

Maiiz: Tortillas

Salsa Gonzales

Victoria Olive Oil Co.

Portofino Bakery

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Arbutus Fine Foods

Hertel’s Meats

Hardy Buoys Seafood

Creekmore’s Coffee

Level Ground Coffee

Phillips Soda

Paradise Island Foods

Holy Homous

Mitchell’s Soups

Saltspring Kitchen Co. 

Fatso: Peanut butter

Sookjai: Thai sauces

Bathroom & household products

Silk N’ Soft: Toilet paper

Joni: Tampons and pads

Cure Soap

Island Essentials: Body and haircare

‍Mint: Cleaning products