Vendor Stories — local
RockCoast Confections: chocolate, community, continuous learning
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RockCoast Confections creates a wide selection of locally made confections and gourmet chocolate products as well as vegan and gluten-free options.
Yeshi Dressing: turning talent into a successful business venture
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Yeshi Dressing in Mill Bay uses nutritional yeast to develop tasty gluten, dairy, nut and egg free dressings for any meal.
Gathering Place Trading: sourcing ethical food products from Canada and around the world
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Lovena and Ryan Harvey of Gathering Place Trading sell teas, spices and dried fruits from farmers in Canada and around the world.
Rocky Creek Winery: ‘Great wines. Good company. Lasting memories.’
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Linda and Mark Holford of Cowichan Bay operate an eco-friendly and exquisite winery, creating blends exclusively from Island-grown grapes.
Level Ground Trading: creating local and international impact
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Victoria-based Level Ground Trading builds relationships with farmers to support fair trade in the coffee industry.