Saanich Peninsula to Victoria
This Get Fresh Guide aims to help you make informed choices about where you spend your food dollars and encourage support of growers, producers, suppliers and supporters of local food.
Alphabetical Listing

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181 Station Street, Duncan
250.748.8506
BC Wineguys
For the broadest selection of VQA wines!
Open: Wed- Sat 10-8 Sun-Tues 12-7
2579 Cadboro Bay Road
250.592.8466
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Beacon and Eggs
We strive to use fresh and local ingredients for your breakfast and lunch enjoyment. Juice bar and fresh produce available.
Open: Daily 7am - 4pm
2305 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC
778.426.0549
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Bon Rouge Bistro & Lounge
French Inspired, West Coast comfort food showcasing fresh local produce, seafood, game and island cheese.
Open: Daily 11:30 - Midnight
611 Courtney Street, Victoria, BC
250.220.8008
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Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa
Victoria's only 5 star boutique oceanfront resort. We use organic, local produce and Oceanwise seafood whenever available.
Open: Front Desk open 24 hours
849 Verdier Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC
250.544.2079
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Bubby's Kitchen
Happy Food! Fresh and local! Warm and inviting food served in a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere.
Open: Daily 7am - 10pm
355 Cook Street, Victoria
250.590.8915
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Caffe Fantastico
Bringing you the finest coffees from farms around the world, roasted daily on Kings Road.
Open: see website
Quadra Village, Dockside Green, Cook St. Village, Parkside
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Camille's
Fine West Coast Dining. We specialize in fresh, local produce, meats and seafood.
Open: Tues-Sat Dinner Only
45 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC
250.381.3433
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Canoe Brewpub, Marina & Restaurant
Award winning handcrafted beer and waterfront patio... Unbelievably good beer!
Open: Sun-Wed 11:30-11:00, Thu 11:30-12, Sat-Sun 11:30-1
450 Swift Street, Victoria, BC
250.361.1940
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Cascadia Liquor
Locally owned liquor stores featuring local and regional products.
Open: 9am - 10pm every day
Quadra Village: #4-2631 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC
250.590.1940
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Cold Comfort
Small batch, quality ice cream. Curiously flavoured, homemade locally and delivered right to your door!
Open: Moss Street Market, Saturdays, April thru Sept
Deep Cove Market
Local, free-range, organics, gluten-free, specialty foods, deli. A quick detour off the ferry or a nice drive from Sidney.
Open: Daily 8-8
10940 W Saanich Rd, North Saanich
250.656.2457
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Devour
Seasonally based restaurant with a fresh and creative menu. Devour brings a fresh take on lunch downtown.
Open: Mon-Wed 8-4, Thurs & Fri 8-9
762 Broughton Street, Victoria
250.590.3231
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Dockside Grill
A beautiful waterfront setting with an emphasis on fresh local food, Dockside Grill is the perfect place for any occassion.
Open: Sun-Wed 11-9 Thurs-Sat 11-10
2320 Harbour Road, Sidney, BC
250.656.0828
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Driftwood Brewery
We take pleasure in brewing the beers we love: distinctive, flavourful craft beer. On tap on the Saanich Peninsula: Bleue Coyote, Prairie Inn & RC Grillhouse
450 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC
250.381.2739
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Fairfield Market
We are your community grocers in Fairfield, bringing the farm to you 7 days a week.
Open: Mon-Fri 8-7, Sat 9-7, Sun 10-6
1275 Oscar Street, Victoria
250.590.1772
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Fol Epi
Organic artisanal bakery hand producing the finest pastries. Breads baked in a wood fired brick oven using flours milled on site.
Open: Tues - Sun 7:30 am - 5pm
101-398 Harbour Road (Dockside Green)
250.477.8882
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Food Roots
FoodRoots is a not for profit co-op distributor of local naturally grown foods processed in our region. FoodRoots is the link between growers, processors and you!
Victoria, BC
250.595.6742
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Gobind Farms
Buy direct! Farm fresh seasonal ready-picked berries: strawberries, boysenberries, blackberries, raspberries, loganberries, tayberries and produce.
Open: 9-6:30 7 days a week June-August
6929 Veyaness Rd, Saanichton
250.652.0182
Haliburton Community Farm
Certified organic vegetables, fruit, herbs and plant starts + CSA basket program.
Open: Farm Stand: see website for hours; Moss St. Market: Saturdays 10-2
741 Haliburton Road Cordova Bay, BC
250.658.0758
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Haro's Restaurant and Bar
Relaxed oceanside dining with a focus on local produce, dairy and oceanwise seafood.
Open: Daily 4pm - 11pm
9805 Seaport Place Sidney
250.655.9700
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Healthy Harvest Co-op
Fresh from the garden, organically grown vegetables, herbs and flowers.
Open: Apr-Nov Tues & Thurs 10-4; Saturdays North Saanich Farm Market
1805 Glamorgan Road North Saanich, BC
250.479.1947
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hOMegrown Living Foods
Gluten Free, raw, sprouted, vegan. Macaroonies, Livies, RAWgles and Buckwheaties. Made with love in the Cowichan Valley.
Lifestyles Markets, Niagara Grocery and Market on Yates
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Island Chef's Collaborative
Support our local growers and savour the bounty of the island. Visit us at the Downtown Public Market.
Open: Last Sunday of every month, 11am - 3pm
Market Square, Victoria
250.888.2047
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Island Farm Fresh Guide
Your guide to fresh local farm products! Buy direct from the farm... local, healthy, sustainable.
Saanichton, BC
250.652.9100
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Jessie’s Juice
We serve fresh smoothies and juices made from as much organic and local ingredients as possible, made with love.
Open: Daily 10:30 am - 5pm
2380 Beacon Avenue Sidney, BC
778.426.1606
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LifeCycles Project Society
Dedicated to cultivating awareness of and initiating action around food, health and urban sustainability.
Unit 2 625 Hillside Avenue Victoria, BC
250.383.5800
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Melinda's Biscotti
Taste a world of happiness! Bakery, cafe, biscotti and espresso bar.
Open: Wed-Sun 11am - 6pm
27-2075 Henry Avenue West Sidney, BC
250.896.1964
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Niagara Market
We are your community grocers in James Bay, providing fresh, local and so much more...
Open: Mon-Fri 8-7, Sat 9-7, Sun 10-6
579 Niagara Street, James Bay
250.383.1223
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Nourish Garden Bistro
Garden Bistro at Glendale Gardens serving local, wholesome yumminess.
Open: Wed-Sun 10-4
505 Quayle Road Victoria, BC
250.588.2405
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Pizzeria Prima Strada
Traditional Neapolitan style wood fired pizza. Antipasti, seasonal salads, locally roasted coffee, gelato and sorbetto.
Open: Tues - Sat 9-9
2960 Bridge Street & 230 Cook Street
250.590.4380
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Ruby Red Farms
Our family farm is your source for fresh picked, certified organic blueberries. Pre-order via our website.
11121 Rosborourgh Road, North Saanich
250.655.3368
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Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse
Come raise a glass of exceptional local cider!
Open: Year Round; June 1 - Sept 30 11am - 4pm daily; Oct 1 - May 31 Wed-Sun 11am - 6pm
2487 Mt. St. Michael Road
250.544.4824 ext 1
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Share Organics
From Local Farms to you Table. Delivering local island produce since 1997. Add local groceries and more to your box.
Open: Delivering on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday OR Delivered to you Doorstep.
250.595.6729
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Stonefields Farm
Happy fruit and vegetables, naturally grown, freshly harvested. Visit our small family farm!
Open: Tues 10-1; Thurs 3-6; Saturdays 10-1
1675 Glamorgan Road, North Saanich
250.655.0897
Sun Wing Greenhouses
Over 13 varieties of heavenly tasting, pesticide-free tomatoes and cucumbers, peppers, salad greens, herbs and more.
Open: 9-5 daily April - October
6070 Oldfield Road, Central Saanich, BC
250.652.5732
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SunTrio Farm
The Suntrio farm store sells organically grown, extended season produce as well as a variety of field veggies, organic sweet treats and more! Yum!
Open: 7 days a week
8214 East Saanich Road Saanich, BC
250.652.1003
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The Oyster Bar at Pescatores
Fresh, local oysters, small plates, steamers, tacos, and local beer on tap.
Open: Mon-Sat 11am-1am Sun 11am-Midnight
614 Humboldt Street Victoria, BC
250.385.5562
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The Roost Farm Centre
Island wine and cider, wood-fired pizza and breads, picnic snacks, local cheese, meats, produce, specialty plants & gifts.
Open: Tues-Sun 10am to 9pm
9100 East Saanich Road, North Saanich, BC
250.655.0075
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The Roost Farm Centre
Fresh farm baking, breakfast, lunch, dinner and farm market. Wood fired pizza oven Wed & Thurs 4-9, Fri-Sun 12-9.
Open: Bakery: Daily 7-5, Farm: Daily 9-5
9100 East Saanich Road, North Saanich, BC
250.655.0075
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The Rootcellar Village Green Grocer
A locally owned green grocer with a regional focus - connecting Victoria to it's food sources year round.
Open: Daily 8:30 am - 7pm (winter), till 8pm (summer)
1286 McKenzie at Blenkinsop, Victoria, BC
250.477.9495
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The Village Butcher
Provides the most local meat products in town! Retail, wholesale and custom cuts of locally raised meats and products.
Open: Tues to Sat 9-6
2032 Oak Bay Avenue
250.598.1115
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Tibetan Kitchen
Tibetan Kitchen proudly supports local farms. Pork, lamb and free range chicken from Tom Henry's Still Meadow Farms in Metchosin. Local organic veggies from Ryan at Vantreight Farms.
Open: Lunch: Mon–Sat 11:30-3; Dinner: Tue-Sat 5-8:30
680 Broughton Street
250.383.5664
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Tre Fantastico
A beautiful space, featuring local ale, wine, coffee and fantastic local food accompaniments.
Open: Daily 7am - 10pm
810 Humboldt Street
250.590.8014
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Truffles Catering
Truffles is Victoria's leading caterer for meetings, events, weddings & celebrations. Slow Food Done Fast. Oceanwise.
Open: 9-5, Mon to Fri
1461 Benvenuto Ave, Victoria, BC
250.544.0200
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Vantreight Farms
Transitional organic fruits & vegetables, CSA box program, fresh cut flowers, bulbs, hay, grains and u-pick crops.
Open: see website for seasonal hours
8277 Central Saanich Road
250.652.FARM (3276)
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Victoria Spirits
Modern Spirits hand made in small batches in a wood fired still. Victoria Gin is Canada's first premium gin.
Open: 11-5 Weekends & Holidays April-Oct
6170 Old West Saanich Rd Brentwood Bay, BC
250.544.8217
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Vis-a-Vis Wine + Charcuterie Bar
Contemporary small plates, unique and exciting wine list, fine charcuterie and cheese.
Open: Tues - Sat 5pm to close
2232 Oak Bay Avenue
250.590.7424
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Woodwynn Farms
193 acre organic farm for our therapeutic community for the homeless, offering an opportunity to change peoples’ lives with educational work programs; produce sales.
7789 West Saanich Rd, Victoria, BC
250.544.1175
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