Paint this Black Friday GREEN with our list of some of the West Shore’s great spots to shop LOCAL!
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Books
- Curious Comics, 844 Goldstream Avenue, Langford – Locally owned retailer of comics, graphic novels, manga, and related goods.
- Dragonfly Books, 721 Station Avenue, Langford – Source for quality used books, best sellers, and the works of local authors.
- Little Free Libraries, Various locations throughout the West Shore – Delightful homemade book exchange boxes in front of homes, schools and businesses.
- Medicine Wheel Publishing, 247 Stormont Road, View Royal – Culturally authentic Indigenous books and educational resources.
- Old Barn Books, Old Metchosin Schoolhouse, 4450 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin – Donation-centric bookstore/book exchange open every Sunday.
Clothing
- Made in Metchosin Attire, online from Metchosin – Thematic, “west-coast” style t-shirts, and other memorabilia, such as mugs and stickers.
- Mythrose Tailoring, 2981 Alouette Drive, Langford – Langford-based custom clothing design, costume work, and alterations.
- North of Hadrian’s Kilts & Accessories, #102 – 318 Wale Road, Colwood – Custom-made kilts, tartans, and other Celtic attire/accessories.
- True Boutique, #111 – 3031 Merchant Way, Langford – Family owned boutique offering a wide range of ladies’ clothing and accessories. Also offers style consultation.
- True West Coast Creative (At Boutique West Sooke), 2048 Otter Point Road, Sooke – “West-Coast” styled brand of athletic wear/streetwear (primarily shirts and hoodies).
Experiences
- Bilston Creek Farm, 4185 Metchosin Road, Metchosin – Craft lavender farm offering a wide range of artisanal goods. Also bookable for private events such as weddings.
- Birds of a Feather B&B, 206 Portsmouth Drive, Colwood – Tranquil oceanside B&B located on Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary.
- Cycle Inn Bed & Breakfast, 3158 Anders Road, Langford – A serene and unique B&B straddling the Galloping Goose trail and Glen Lake.
- Float House Westshore, #106 – 2871 Jacklin Road, Langford – Flotation and sensory deprivation therapy, as well as other spa and massage services.
- Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse, 603 Fort Rodd Hill Road, Colwood – Heritage site home to historical buildings, walking trails, and other interesting features both big and small.
- Goldstream Bicycles, #116 – 694 Goldstream Avenue, Langford – Local fixture servicing and refurbishing any and all bicycles, including electric options.
- LA Limousines, Langford – Transportation service including limousines and shuttle buses. Also offers wine tours and booking for special events.
- Metchosin ArtPod Gallery, 4495 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin – An artist-run gallery and hosting space along Metchosin’s central strip.
- Mill Hill Regional Park, 490 Atkins Avenue, Langford – An ascending hike that offers a full view of the entire West Shore at its zenith.
- Olympic View Golf Course, 643 Latoria Road, Colwood – Rated one of the Top 10 Best Public Golf Facilities in British Columbia with spectacular views.
- Outpost Board Game Cafe, 109 – 2830 Peatt Road, Langford – Food, drinks and a plethora of board games; ingredients for a fun night with friends.
- Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina, 925 Pedder Bay Drive, Metchosin – Oceanside resort offering a large variety of marine activities as well as other amenities.
- Re-Buy-Cycle Shop, #110 – 2920 Jacklin Road, Langford – Bicycle refurbishing/recycling with its heart in the community. Offers a free childrens’ bike exchange.
- Spinnacle Yarns, 105 – 720 Station Avenue, Langford – Offering group and private knitting classes.🌟
- West Shore Parks & Recreation, 1767 Island Highway, Colwood – A host of recreation, fitness, and creative options offered through Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, Centennial Centre for Arts, Culture & Community in Langford, and throughout the surrounding area.
- Wits End Retreat Bed & Breakfast, 517 Witty Beach Road, Metchosin – A pastoral bed-and-breakfast experience located just above lovely Witty’s Lagoon.
- YMCA-YWCA Westhills, 1319 Westhills Drive, Langford – Multitude of recreation programs and community services offered under the Y umbrella.
Food & Drink
- A Kinder Cup, 1503 Admirals Road, View Royal – Flavourful coffee and indulgent treats that turn everyday moments into pure joy, while providing meaningful employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
- Broken Paddle Coffee House, 4480 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin – Delicious coffee and light fare along the central Metchosin strip.
- Colwood Pizza Co., 590 Ledsham Road, Colwood – Sicilian style pan pizzas crafted with fresh ingredients and hand-crafted dough.
- Craft Cured Meat Co., 5871 Sooke Road, Sooke – Locally sourced and cured beef and pork (in the Sooke Oceanside Brewery).
- Four Mile BrewPub, 199 Island Highway, View Royal – Old-world style combined with a distinctively West Coast flare at affordable prices and . boasting an extensive wine and scotch list as well as a year-round patio.
- Goodview Family Restaurant, #102 – 310 Wale Road, Colwood – Long-running centrally located Chinese restaurant, offering dine in and take out.
- House Of Boateng Cafe, #105 – 2854 Peatt Road, Langford – West African-inspired cuisine and catering, located in the heart of Langford.
- Island Tarts Cafe and Catering, 6929 West Coast Road, Sooke – Tasty tarts, scratch-made in-house, along with coffees and brunches. Catering options also available.
- Lighthouse Cake Company, 742 Goldstream Avenue, Langford – Family owned bakery specializing in quality cakes and pastries.
- Metchosin Farmers Market – 10th Annual Christmas Market (Dec 1, 11am-2pm), 4450 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin – Let’s celebrate Christmas and another wonderful market year!
- Mile Zero Brewing, 4495 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin – Award-winning brewery focusing on small batch production.
- My-Chosen Cafe (and Sugar Shack), 4492 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin – Delicious homestyle fare in central Metchosin – famed for their in-house “sugar shack” full of sweet take-home surprises.
- My-Chosen Pizza, 4492 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin – Deliciously stacked deluxe pizzas; located around the back of My-Chosen Cafe.
- Parachute Ice Cream, 129 – 735 Goldstream Avenue, Langford – Good quality ice cream made on-site with fresh, local ingredients. Also serving Victoria Pie Company pies!
- Parry Bay Farm Market, 4335 Lindholm Road, Metchosin – Ethically raised meat products from picturesque Metchosin. Saturdays only.
- Ponchos Cafe & Catering, #115 – 755 Goldstream Avenue, Langford – Locally owned coffee and catering business.
- ReFire Kitchen – Admiral’s Walk, 100 Aldersmith Place, View Royal – Fully prepared meals of all sorts, available for pickup and delivery.
- Rhino Coffee House, #111 – 2840 Peatt Road, Langford – Coffee lounge that offers a great variety of brews and foods.
- The Rose Pub, 592 Ledsham Road, Colwood – Colwood’s favourite humble little pub, offering cold drinks and wholesome eats.
- Royal Bay Bakery, 3337 Metchosin Road, Colwood – Offers a wide variety of organic baked goods, made fresh every day.
- Sawmill Taphouse & Grill, #102 – 328 Wale Road, Colwood – Pub-style restaurant offering an assortment of hot favorites and cold drinks.
- Sea Bluff Farm, 565 Wootton Road, Metchosin – A very special farm growing organic veggies and fruits. Farm Stand open Tues & Sat (9am-6pm) year-round.
- Serious Coffee, 1703 Island Highway, View Royal – An Island original!
- Sooke Oceanside Brewery, 5871 Sooke Road, Sooke – Ice-cold brews inspired by the sights and sounds of Sooke.
- Southwind Honey, 1530 Neild Road, Metchosin – Unpasteurized honey from Metchosin and Luxton-area bees.
- Stick in the Mud’s Roastoreum, 6711 Eustace Road, Sooke – Delicious small-batch coffee, roasted in-house.
- Table Nineteen, Olympic View Golf Course, 643 Latoria Road, Colwood -Cuisine meant to excite and intrigue, featuring thoughtfully selected, locally available and ethically sourced ingredients with clever house-made twists.
- The Nest Cafe, #102 – 2311 Watkiss Way, View Royal – The ‘go to’ cafe for cyclists and Galloping Goose commuters and doggo friendly, too!
- Three Gringos Mexican Grill, 735 Goldstream Avenue, Langford – Casual family-owned Mexican grill. Also offers catering options.
- Umi Nami Farm, 961 Matheson Lake Park Road, Metchosin – Organic fruits and vegetables, including Japanese specialty crops.
- Urban Forage, online – Chef-prepared meals and creations to heat, serve, and enjoy!🌟
Gifts
- Arts & Culture Colwood, 170 Goldfinch Road, Colwood – Will be running the holiday-themed “Gifts And Wishes” show between November 6th and December 14th; Open W-F 10am-3pm and Saturdays 12-4pm.
- Church of the Advent Christmas Craft Fair, Nov 16, 10am-3pm, 510 Mt. View Avenue, Colwood – Coming up on 30 years of crafting, baking, and other local artisanry.
- Crazy Cookie House, 4105 Metchosin Road, Metchosin – Unique and deluxe home-made cookies, located just above Witty’s Lagoon. Fri-Mon, 9am until they sell out.
- Dunsmuir Middle School Winter Night Market, Nov 21, 4-8pm, 3341 Painter Road, Colwood – Student and community vendors, bake sale, and more!
- Esther Drone Pottery, 2831 Aldwynd Road, Langford – Hand-made and stylish functional pottery. Display gallery open by appointment.
- Gigi’s Gift Co. Limited, 507 Outlook Place, Colwood – Gift baskets lovingly prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
- Herb ‘n Forage Essentials, online – Offering small batch, handcrafted plant wellness featuring many of their own locally grown herbs.🌟
- Highlands Winter Craft Fair – Nov 17, 10am-4pm, 729 Finlayson Arm Road, Highlands – Come up to the Highlands for hot apple cider, tasty pastries and a great selection of hand-crafted gifts.
- Holiday Gifts Galore – Nov 24, 10am-4pm, Royal Canadian Legion #91, 761 Station Avenue, Langford – 40+ craft tables of all varieties.
- Journey Middle School Upcycled Craft Market, Nov 21, 11:30am-5:30pm, 6522 Throup Road, Sooke – Student craft sale and silent auction.
- Le Soleil Jewellers, 1070 Brookview Drive, Metchosin – Custom jewelry design as well as repair/restoration services.
- Market Collective, WestShore Town Centre, 2945 Jacklin Road, Langford – One of three locations – a community hub hosting a multitude of local artisan goods.
- Metchosin Arts and Cultural Centre, 4495 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin – Local creative hub offering programs, exhibitions, studio space and community events.
- Metchosin Christmas Spirit Market – Dec 7 & 8, 10am-4pm, Metchosin Hall, 4401 William Head Road, Metchosin – The hall will be filled with local vendors. The first 30 guests each day receive a free gift bag!
- Mother Lifestyle, 113 – 720 Station Avenue, Langford – Wide-ranging selection of locally made baby goods and infant/maternity clothing.
- Munbeibi, 108 – 720 Station Avenue, Langford – Munbeibi (Moon Babies) one-of-a-kind ceramic dolls, hand-crafted in Hannah’s Langford studio.🌟
- Ruth King Craft Fair – Nov 16, 10am-3pm, 2764 Jacklin Road, Langford – Craft fair, silent auction and a multitiude of local artisans.
- Scrapbook Essentials BC, #103 – 847 Goldstream Avenue, Langford – Scrapbooking and papercraft shop that also offers classes and retreats.
- Sooke Arts Council Gift Shop, 2043 Church Road, Sooke – The Arts Council gift shop specializes in recycled/artisanal home furnishings and ceramics. Small Works Gift Show – Nov 13 to Dec 22.
- Soulful Sister Aromatherapy, #117 – 735 Goldstream Avenue, Langford – Source for essential oils, skincare, candles, aromatherapy products, cards and gifts.
- Spinnacle Yarns, 105 – 720 Station Avenue, Langford – A great range of yarns, fibres and knitting resources – available online or through the storefront.🌟
- Vancouver Island Gift Basket Company, Online, West Shore – Eco-minded gift boxes curated with locally sourced foods & artisan fare.
- Very Merry Makers Market – Dec 14 & 15, 10am-4pm, Metchosin Arts & Cultural Centre, 4495 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin – Filling the Metchosin Arts Centre with unique vendors, live entertainment and jolly holiday fun.
- West Coast Creative Spirits, #106 – 688 Granderson Road, Langford – A “curiosity shop” of sorts, specializing in handcrafted goods, body products, and metaphysical supplies.
Thrifting
- Baja Rosi’s, 797 Goldstream Avenue, Langford – Consignment clothing and accessories, primarily skewed toward women and teens.
- Saint Vincent De Paul, 2784 Claude Road, Langford – Local thrift store that offers a wide variety of items in a central location.
- Salvation Army Thrift Stores, 777 Goldstream Avenue and 975 Langford Parkway, Langford AND 305 Island Highway, View Royal – Local thrift store with a variety of items.
- ReImagine Swap & Shop at the Very Merry Makers Market, Dec 14 & 15, 10am-4pm, 4495 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin – Featuring gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, as well as small non-plastic and very gently used small toys.
- WIN Resale Shop, 310 Goldstream Avenue, Colwood – Community co-op carrying clothing, accessories, books, houseware, and more.
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