Since 2017Farms & makers · Otter Point
Bad Dog Brewing Company
Known for beer brewed on the owners’ own property in a neighbourhood locals call Dog Patch
14 places.
Since 2017
Farms & makers · Metchosin
Bilston Creek Farm
Known for lavender in bloom from late June and products distilled in a copper alembic on site
Farms & makers · Metchosin
Glenrosa Farm
Known for juice pressed from an orchard planted by Metchosin’s first midwife
Since 2004Farms & makers · Metchosin
Metchosin Farm
Known for certified organic seed from 300-plus varieties and a spring stand full of starts
Farms & makers · View Royal
Refire Kitchen
Known for shepherd’s pie, lasagna bolognese and other dinners you just reheat
Since 2025Farms & makers · Millstream
Ryes & Shine Craft Distillery
Known for Apple Pie O’My moonshine and house cocktails
Farms & makers · West Shore Parkway
Sheringham Distillery
Known for Seaside Gin and free guided tastings
Farms & makers · Sooke
Sunny Sweets Candy Factory
Known for freeze-dried Skittles and Sour Cherry Puffs
Since 1851Farms & makers · Sooke
Woodside Farm
Known for being Western Canada’s oldest continuously operated farm
Farms & makers · Metchosin
Ewe View Farm
Known for whole lambs and sides of pork, raised free range in Metchosin
Since 2024
Farms & makers · Metchosin
Flying Dutchman Market
Known for hay and baking at the same stop, seven days a week
Since 1994
Farms & makers · Metchosin
Galloping Goose Sausage Co.
Known for boerewors, droewors and biltong made to a family South African recipe
Farms & makers · Luxton
Lohbrunner Community Farm
Known for certified organic produce from land held in trust for farming
Farms & makers · Sooke
The Stick in the Mud's Roastoreum
Known for the Tsunami espresso blend
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