Best of Cowichan 2022 Gift Guide

REIKI WELLNESS Treat Mom to a relaxing Reiki Balancing session and/or Detoxing Foot Spa Relax-Balance-Energize Packages Gift Certificates Valleyview Centre www.reikiwellness.ca 250 743-8122

SACRED SILENCE Holiday gift certificates available for soul alignment sessions - private or couples - with intuitive spiritual advisor Angel Jury - Sacred Silence 250 710-5287 Sacredsilence.net RESTHOUSE Sleep is the gift that keeps on giving. Filled with either organic rubber or wool, Kakūn pillows can be easily adjusted to fit any sleeper. They come travel-sized too! Local pickup and free shipping. 250 597-7378 resthousesleep.com

COMMUNITY FARM STORE

Gifts for the foodie! Gourmet oils, vinegars, olives, spreads, pastas, salts, and more. 5380 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan 250 748-6227 www.communityfarmstore.ca

BUCKERFIELD’S FOLKMANIS

HAND PUPPETS Featured in Buckerfield’s Holiday Gift Guide, these beautifully crafted toys inspire creativity and become lovable, treasured companions for years. 5410 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan

BOTANICAL BLISS LUMP OF

COAL Best stocking-stuffer - Ever! Castile soap with essential oils of Cedarwood and Bergamot. Botanical Bliss the Duncan Market every Saturday. www.botanicalbliss.ca

WESTHOLME TEA COMPANY

Chai Gift Set $45 The gift set contains four of our best selling, 100% organic Masala spice chai blends in decorative, reusable tins. 8350 Richards Trail, Westholme www.westholmetea.com 40 OUTLOOKS MENSWEAR Secrid wallets are made in Holland, with great care. The patented mechanism slides out your cards with one simple motion. 53 Station Street, Duncan 250 597-2848 outlooksmenswearduncan.com

WILD COAST PERFUMERY

Natural, artisan perfumes they will love. All made in Cowichan Bay Synthetic & Cruelty Free 1721 Cowichan Bay Road., Cowichan Bay. www.wildcoastperfumes.com

BEST OF COWICHAN 2022 GIFT GUIDE

THE OLIVE STATION Give the gift of flavour with an expertly curated Olive oil & balsamic vinegar gift pack! available in-store or online. 225 Canada Ave #7, Duncan 250 597-8808 www.theolivestation.com BLUE GROUSE WINERY A perfect local gift for that wine-lover! Valid for tours, tastings, or wine. Free shipping for 12+ bottles and free local delivery within 10km of the winery. 2182 Lakeside Road 250 743-3834 www.bluegrouse.ca

ROBERT CERINS DESIGNS

Coloring Books Make Great Gifts! Find Colouring Cowichan and more great gifts at Duncan Farmers Market and at www.robertcerins.com

MARGIT NELLEMANN HANDBUILT

CERAMICS Handbuilt, functional and decorative ceramics, including cups, mugs, bowls, teapots, vases and lanterns - created with love and care for your every-day enjoyment. 8350 Richards Trail, Duncan 250 748-3811

LUMIA BOTANICALS at SOUL

ESCAPE SPA Goodies to enable inner-confidence and self-love. Infuse Love roll-on, Velvet Bath Salts, and Virtue Room & Body Spray trio. Soul Escape Spa, 2763 Beverly Street #109, Duncan soulescape.ca

FIELD AND VINE GIFT CO.

Give the Gift of Local! Luxury gift boxes featuring the finest, locally sourced artisanal goods. Shipping nationally or free local pick-up. Field and Vine Gift Co. 250 701-1131 fieldandvinegiftco.com

ARTHUR VICKERS GALLERY

Experience works of Art that capture stories and meaning. Representing objects of Beauty that delight the senses. 1719 Cowichan Bay Rd, Seaside Village Cowichan Bay 250 748-7650 (always by appointment)

TRUE GRAIN ORGANIC CRAFT

BAKERY Classic Gingerbread…the rich warmth of honey & molasses, mysterious spices, and irresistible organic icing. Village Centre, Cowichan Bay www.truegrain.ca

ISLANDS FOLK FESTIVAL TICKETS

Everyone’s favourite stocking stuffer! The ultimate musical experience Enjoy live music, multiple stages, food, vendors and beer garden. Presented by Cowichan Folk Guild. www.islandsfolkfestival.ca

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VOLUME ONE BOOKSTORE

suggests The Five-Bottle Bar: A Simple Guide To Stylish Cocktails by Jessica Schacht, of Cowichan’s own Ampersand Distilling Co. 149 Kenneth St. Duncan www.volumeone.ca

VIVA MEDICAL AESTHETICS

Bela MD Medical grade facial for toning, lifting, deep cleansing your skin. Includes diamond microdermabrasion, ultrasonic extraction, and customized serum. #4 - 177 Fourth St. Duncan www.vivamedicalaesthetics.com

SOUNDWEAVE Singer Sara Marreiros uses locally sourced wool to create weavings inspired by the colours and sounds of landscapes. Custom orders available. www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Soundweave 42

SHADES OF GREEN POTTERY

Hand built and wheel thrown functional ceramics including plates and platters made from rhubarb leaves. Janet Magdanz, Shades of Green Pottery, 2808 Sprott Rd. Duncan 250 510-4264

FREYA SOPHIA WALDORF STORE

Warmth, Wonder, Wisdom: Beautiful Waldorf dolls for all ages and stages, beautiful variety to choose from. Located by the Community Farm Store in the Sol Centre: 2, 5380 Trans Canada Hwy (by the Brick) Duncan 250 597-4763

CLEAN CHOICE CLEANING

SERVICES Professional, eco-friendly cleaning services for home or business. A great gift idea for new moms, busy households, move ins/ outs and workplaces. 250 929-8381 www.cleanchoicecleaners.com HUMAN DESIGN READING A gift to dramatically improve the quality of one’s life in a practical, fun and insightful way. crystalclearawakening.com Crystalclearawakening@gmail.com

PARADISE PIES Ajay at Paradise Pies would be pleased to create your holiday dessert. 778 422-3456. 177 Kenneth Street, Duncan www.paradisepies.ca

CLOSETS TO CASTLES Home organization and clutter clearing can transform your life. Give the gift of a helping hand to someone who needs it. Dawn Howlett 250 701-5046

BEST OF CHEMAINUS 2022 GIFT GUIDE

GIFTS N THINGS is the perfect one-stop-shop for presents for the whole family, from socks, to art, and toys, they have it all. 9756 Willow Street, Chemainus At BOUND TO BE DIFFERENT you can find unique jewelry, clothing, and gifts for the home. Not to mention the greeting cards, bags, gloves and more! 9739 Willow Street, Chemainus The CHEMAINUS PUBLIC MARKET is filled with shops that carry home goods, books, art, pet items, artisan creations and much more all under one roof. 9790 Willow Street, Chemainus

BY THE BAY LAVENDER Treat your loved ones to a calming product made of quality, locally harvested lavender from By the Bay Lavender. These exquisite products are relaxing and healing. 9772 Willow Street, Chemainus

Stop into WIFFLE GAMES and give the gift of retro games, records, and comic books. Perfect for gaming nerds, vinyl freaks, and comic book collectors alike. 9756 Willow Street, Chemainus

SILVERMINE ON CHEMAINUS

You can never go wrong with the gift of hand-crafted jewelry. Silvermine on Chemainus is a must stop shopping destination this holiday season. 9650 Chemainus Road, Chemainus

LITTLE ANGELS CHILDREN’S

BOUTIQUE Looking for the perfect gift for that little someone in your life? Find a wide selection of new clothes and accessories. 9844 Croft Street, Chemainus BEYOND THE USUAL Stocked with clothing, gear, and shoes for the whole family, you need to stop by Beyond the Usual for some holiday shopping--there is something for everyone.

CHEMAINUS THEATRE GALLERY

AND GIFT SHOP has beautiful artisan creations, specialty items, and gifts perfect for everyone on your list! 9737 Chemainus Road, Chemainus

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AMPERSAND DISTILLING

COMPANY Nocino! 2021 Canadian Artisan Spirit of the Year! Made from green walnuts & local honey. Grab a bottle at the Duncan Farmers Market 250 999-1109 www.ampersanddistilling.com

CURE ARTISAN MEAT & CHEESE

Foodie gift baskets! Great for Christmas parties, host and teacher gifts. Custom baskets need 24 hour notice. Many pre made baskets available to choose from. Valley View Centre 250 929-2873 FABRICATIONS Full line of Pyrrha jewelery - “Meaningful and sustainable jewelry that fosters connection through personal storytelling.” 125 Kenneth St - Downtown Duncan - foreverfab.com Mon to Sat 10-5 Sun 12 to 5

KAHUNA BURGER/ALOHA

BOWLS Aloha for your ohana. Gift Cards on sale. 10% discount on any purchase $50 and over. Experience our food and hospitality. 177 Kenneth Street, Duncan

THE MUD ROOM CLAYWORKS

Special mugs for everyone on your list! (or bowls, teapots and MORE) Hand made with LOVE The Mud Room Clayworks 1725 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay Waterfront CFS FOR SOUL Find magical crystals, oracle decks, jewelry, art & locally crafted treasures to enhance any sacred space. Upstairs 5380 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan. cfssoul@communityfarmstore.ca

A FRESH START Treat yourself or someone you love to a personal Bach Flower Remedy to balance and soothe your emotions! Let’s chat. Diana Pink 250 597 2102 afreshstart@shaw.ca MARGOT PAGE Ideal gifts for the book lover in your family, enamelled bookmarks to mark your page. Enamelling on Steel by Margot Page available at Rainforest Arts, Imagine That! and 7113 Osborne Bay Road, Duncan 250 746-8446

ALTERNATIVE WOODWORKS

Artful furnishings inspired by wood’s natural attributes. Choose something unique or create something together by contacting David at: www.alternativewoodworks.com