Buy Island: How to shop hyperlocal amid US tariffs

After months of threats, the US officially implemented 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods today. 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 right here on the Island and sold in grocery stores. Luckily, 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

Lifestyle Markets

Red Barn Market

The Old Farm Market

Urban Grocer

Food products

Island Gold Eggs

Island Farms

Babe’s Honey

Fredrich's Honey

‍ Eugene’s Greek Food

‍ Natural Pastures Cheese Company

Little Qualicum Cheeseworks

Saltspring Island Cheese

‍ Bagga Pasta

La Pasta Triestina

Hazel’s Ice Cream

Parachute Ice Cream

Cold Comfort: Ice cream

Island Nut Roastery

Maiiz: Tortillas

Salsa Gonzales

Yeshi: Salad dressing

Victoria Olive Oil Co.

Wildfire Bakery

Portofino Bakery

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Arbutus Fine Foods

Hertel’s Meats

Hardy Buoys Seafood

Finest at Sea

Creekmore’s Coffee

Level Ground Coffee

Gulf Island Roasting Co.

Phillips Soda

Paradise Island Foods

Holy Homous

Mitchell’s Soups

Saltspring Kitchen Co.: Jams and spreads

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