Discover Oak Bay

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Farm fresh, local & exceptional! The Old Farm Market in Oak Bay has a new sandwich bar with all the fixings for your summer picnic

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he Old Farm Market (OFM), a produce market founded in 1988 and purchased by Lorne Campbell in July of 2017, has two main focuses to provide quality produce at an exceptional price and to support local businesses. Not only does the OFM support local produce farmers, but they also search out many local grocery, dairy and deli products to provide an overall diverse and B.C. focused selection.

Opening their second location in December of 2019 in Oak Bay, just three months prior to the pandemic, The Old Farm Market Cadboro Bay expands on what the Duncan Location does best. With a full service deli, cheese Island, and a brand new “Sandwich Construction Co.” sandwich shop opening this month, the OFM is no longer just “The Home of Local Produce.” “We love being a part of this wonderful community,” Store Manager Chris Steel says about Oak Bay. “We have felt accepted and welcome from the first day we opened.” Customer service is an integral part of how the OFM does their daily business; also by quickly bringing in requested products, asking for feedback and focusing on the experience of their customers. “We want every customer that steps through the door to feel at home, and that this store is their store. We strive for this every day.” With only seven months in operation in Oak Bay, The Old Farm Market hopes to welcome more customers into the store throughout the coming summer months. The Market is the perfect location for Willows Beach visitors to stop by for local berries, custom sandwiches, picnic fixings, and more.

The Old Farm Market Victoria presents SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION CO. Full service sandwich shop serving hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, paninis and breakfast sandwiches on Portofino Bread and Mount Royal Bagels. Loaded with fresh veggies, meats and our special Old Farm Market sauces, made by our very own chef, as well as drink and treat combos! mbos! The perfect place to stop on your way to Willows Beach!

“We hear from customers daily that it is their first visit to the store, and that they heard about us from positive word of mouth,” says Chris Steel. Visit The Old Farm Market at 2585 Cadboro Bay Road and find out why everyone is so excited to have them in the community, and the reason for their reputation for outstanding quality, service and great prices. The market is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. theoldfarmmarket.ca

Side Street Studio is now open! Shop for handcrafted gifts by local B.C. artists: original pottery, jewelry, wood, textiles, glass-art and more By Jill Fitz Hirschbold have renovated the entire space hank you to everyone who has and added many new artists to made this possible - my family, the amazing group already in friends, staff, and my customers place. We offer a wide selection of near and far, for their continued support. handcrafted gifts: jewelry, pottery, Thank you also to our front line and woodworking, glass-art, textiles, essential workers who have made gift cards, photography and much sacrifices, to keep us safe, during this more. If you have not been in lately, unprecedented time. please come by and check out all The increased response to our online the new work and layout. You will store (www.sidestreetstudio.com) not be disappointed - we really do over the last few months has been have something for everyone. tremendous. The thousands of LOCAL Due to the small size of the handcrafted items that we have in-store store, it is impossible to assist are also available to purchase online. customers and maintain the We offer worldwide shipping, curbside recommended social distance, pick-up and free local delivery within so I am asking that all customers JILL FITZ HIRSCHBOLD, OWNER OF OAK BAY’S SIDE 10 km (please choose in-store pickup at visiting the store to please wear STREET STUDIO. the checkout online and we will contact a mask. If you do not have a mask, you directly regarding pickup or delivery). I will provide one for you. I am also requesting that all Every purchase made at Side Street Studio not only customers sanitize their hands upon entering the store. supports a small business but an entire community of Thank you in advance to adhering to these guidelines over 200 local artists. It has been two-and-a-half years and see you soon! since I purchased the Studio, and during that time I sidestreetstudio.com

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Home of Loc Local cal Produce PRODUCE – DELI – GROCERY PR The Old Farm Market Victoria presents... Full service Sandwich Shop serving.... Hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, paninis and breakfast sandwiches on Portofino Bread or Mount Royal Bagels! Loaded with fresh veggies, meats and Our Special Old Farm Market Sauces made by our very own Chef as well as drink and treat combos! A perfect stop on your way to Willows Beach!

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