West coast through and through. Breathe in the salty air... listen to the ocean lap against the shore... catch the light gleaming off the waves... crack open this gift and be transported. On Vancouver Island, a gift can't get more locally-sourced than this.
Hot Sauce (Owl’s Screech, or Breath of Humbaba) • Vancouver Island Hot Sauce Co. (Nanoose Bay, BC)
West Coast Salmon Rub • Metropolitan Chef (Port Alberni, BC)
Sirene Bean To Bar Chocolate Tasting Pair • Sirene Chocolate (Victoria, BC)
BC Albacore Tuna - Fisherman Direct • Estevan Seafoods (Courtenay, BC)
Wild Sockeye Salmon - Fisherman Direct • Wild Harvest (Cortes Island, BC)
Smokin' Oysters (Thai Chili or Traditional) • West Coast Smokin' Oysters (Tahsis, BC)
Aside from the Seafood Chowder Mix and Salmon Rub, these items are prepared and ready to serve.
Occasionally we have to make product substitutions - such is the way when supporting small batch producers. In such cases, we will always provide a similar, locally sourced product of equal or greater value.
Experience the excellence of locally harvested, roasted or handmade panty staples all the while supporting BC producers by doing so. It's a farmers market bounty all in a box!
Hot Sauce (Owl’s Screech, or Breath of Humbaba) • Vancouver Island Hot Sauce Co. (Nanoose Bay, BC)West Coast Seafood Chowder Mix • Mitchell’s Soup Co. (Duncan, BC)Westcoaster Dark Chocolate Bar with Hazelnut and Blueberries • Organic Fair (Cobble Hill, BC)Handcrafted Canadian Sea Salt (Raincoast Flor de Sal ) • SaltWest Naturals (Sooke, BC)BC Stone Ground Organic Semolina Pasta (Khorasan Gemelli, Spelt Creste Di Gallo, or Emmer Fettucine) • Cowichan Pasta (Cowichan Bay, BC)Basil Infused Olive Oil • Dundarave Oil Company (North Vancouver, BC)Beaver Rub (World Famous in Canada) • Haupy’s (Kelowna, BC)Whole Bean Coffee (Tide Thief - Notes of Dark Chocolate/Honey/Toffee) • Discovery Coffee (Victoria, BC)Small Batch Jam (Blackberry Apple, 3 Fruit Marmalade, Rhubarb Vanilla, or Peach Honey) • Mrs. Jones (Cowichan, BC)
Most of these items require preparation
Occasionally we have to make product substitutions - such is the way when supporting small batch producers. In such cases, we will always provide a similar, locally sourced product of equal or greater value.
From it's roots on the banks of the Mediterranean, Italian cuisine is a favourite all over the world, and our little corner is no exception. With locally sourced ingredients, these products give it a north Pacific twist. Mixing it all together with a stir stick hand-crafted from our region's signature arbutus trees, this is one tasty basket offering!
Roasted Garlic West Coast Sea Salt • Vancouver Island Salt Co. (Black Creek, BC)Hand-Made Biscotti (Five Star Chocolate, Ginger Chocolate, Cranberry Almond, Chocolate Cranberry, Maple, Lemon Blueberry, Gingersnap, or Almond) • Melinda’s Biscotti (Sidney, BC)BC Stone Ground Organic Semolina Pasta (Khorasan Gemelli, Spelt Creste Di Gallo, or Emmer Fettucine) • Cowichan Pasta (Cowichan Bay, BC)Basil Infused Olive Oil • Dundarave Oil Company (North Vancouver, BC)BC Arbutus Stir Stick • Heartwood Studio (Duncan, BC)Sicilian Pasta Sauce • Jules & Kent (Vancouver, BC)Espresso Chunk Dark Chocolate Bar • Denman Island Chocolate (Denman Island, BC)
Occasionally we have to make product substitutions - such is the way when supporting small batch producers. In such cases, we will always provide a similar, locally sourced product of equal or greater value.
A BC bounty of west coast delectables. Some offerings are fisherman direct, right down to the name of the boat and captain bringing in the catch (and professionally processed through St. Jeans Cannery, Nanaimo, BC).
Westcoaster Dark Chocolate Bar with Hazelnut and Blueberries • Organic Fair (Cobble Hill, BC)Crab Pâté • SeaChange Seafoods (Heriot Bay, BC)Hand-Made Crackers (Pepper & Sea Salt, Lime & Pepper, or Thyme & Sea Salt) • Jenny Marie’s Cracker Company (Victoria, BC)West Coast Salmon Rub • Metropolitan Chef (Port Alberni, BC)BC Albacore Tuna - Fisherman Direct • Estevan Seafoods (Courtenay, BC)Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon - Fisherman Direct • Wild Harvest (Cortes Island, BC)'Fresh Catch' Chowder Mix • Tilly (Cowichan, BC)Baby Clams - canned • Clover Leaf, etc.
Aside from the Chowder Mix, Baby Clams, and Salmon Rub, these items are prepared and ready to serve. Please note the 45g SeaChange Maple Glazed Salmon shown in the photo may be replaced with 180g Wild Harvest Smoked Sockeye.
Occasionally we have to make product substitutions - such is the way when supporting small batch producers. In such cases, we will always provide a similar, locally sourced product of equal or greater value.
If you have a "foodie" in your life, you've no doubt heard all about the superior products that come from small-batch artisans. Quality is at the top of their agenda as they scour local markets, looking for the right ingredient for the right dish. The common denominator - each product is made from the heart with passion and pride. We put together this gift in the hopes that one day someone would give it to us!
Hot Sauce (Owl’s Screech, or Breath of Humbaba) • Vancouver Island Hot Sauce Co. (Nanoose Bay, BC)Crab Pâté • SeaChange Seafoods (Heriot Bay, BC)Lobster Pâté • SeaChange Seafoods (Heriot Bay, BC)Smoked Salmon Pâté • SeaChange Seafoods (Heriot Bay, BC)Hand-Made Crackers (Pepper & Sea Salt, Lime & Pepper, or Thyme & Sea Salt) • Jenny Marie’s Cracker Company (Victoria, BC)Handcrafted Canadian Sea Salt (Raincoast Flor de Sal ) • SaltWest Naturals (Sooke, BC)BC Stone Ground Organic Semolina Pasta (Khorasan Gemelli, Spelt Creste Di Gallo, or Emmer Fettucine) • Cowichan Pasta (Cowichan Bay, BC)Basil Infused Olive Oil • Dundarave Oil Company (North Vancouver, BC)Beaver Rub (World Famous in Canada) • Haupy’s (Kelowna, BC)Whole Bean Coffee (Tide Thief - Notes of Dark Chocolate/Honey/Toffee) • Discovery Coffee (Victoria, BC)Sirene Bean To Bar Chocolate Tasting Pair • Sirene Chocolate (Victoria, BC)Sicilian Pasta Sauce • Jules & Kent (Vancouver, BC)'Fresh Catch' Chowder Mix • Tilly (Cowichan, BC)Baby Clams - canned • Clover Leaf, etc.Small Batch Jam (Spicy Tomato, or Sour Cherry Rhubarb & Rosemary) • Salt Spring Kitchen Co. (Salt Spring Island, BC)Noble Maple Syrup (Tahitian Vanilla, or Bourbon Barrel Aged) • Noble Handcrafted (Quebec)Trail Mix (Sea to Sky or One Sailing Wait) • Island Nut Roastery (Sidney, BC)
Occasionally we have to make product substitutions - such is the way when supporting small batch producers. In such cases, we will always provide a similar, locally sourced product of equal or greater value.
Up and down our coastlines, rain-swept cafes are the gathering spots of both conversationalists and connoisseurs. They sip their blend of choice against the hum of friends taking apart the world and putting it back together again. Remind you of someone? This gift was put together for them. Life is too short to drink bad coffee.
Organic Golden Cane Sugar • Organic Fair (Cobble Hill, BC)Hand-Made Biscotti (Five Star Chocolate, Ginger Chocolate, Cranberry Almond, Chocolate Cranberry, Maple, Lemon Blueberry, Gingersnap, or Almond) • Melinda’s Biscotti (Sidney, BC)Whole Bean Coffee (Tide Thief - Notes of Dark Chocolate/Honey/Toffee) • Discovery Coffee (Victoria, BC)Espresso Chunk Dark Chocolate Bar • Denman Island Chocolate (Denman Island, BC)Toffee Bark (box) (Original, Smoked Sea Salt, or Hazelnut) • Rock Coast (Victoria, BC)
Aside from the Coffee beans, these items are prepared and ready to serve.
Note: Not a 'sugar in my coffee' kind of person? Ask us to substitute shortbread cookies, hot cocoa or chocolate in place of the organic cane sugar.
Occasionally we have to make product substitutions - such is the way when supporting small batch producers. In such cases, we will always provide a similar, locally sourced product of equal or greater value.
The rooster has crowed, the sun has come up, and its time to enjoy a peaceful morning savouring the scents and tastes of the first meal of the day. Let these small batch ingredients get your day off to a great start!
Tea Sachets (Philosopher’s Brew Herbal Tea, Sour Cherry Green Tea, or Berry Victoria Black Tea) • Silk Road Tea (Victoria, BC)Whole Bean Coffee (Tide Thief - Notes of Dark Chocolate/Honey/Toffee) • Discovery Coffee (Victoria, BC)Small Batch Jam (Blackberry Apple, 3 Fruit Marmalade, Rhubarb Vanilla, or Peach Honey) • Mrs. Jones (Cowichan, BC)Noble Maple Syrup (Tahitian Vanilla, or Bourbon Barrel Aged) • Noble Handcrafted (Quebec)BC Red Fife & Cinnamon Pancake Mix • True Grain Bread Ltd. (Cowichan Bay, BC)Biscotti (6 piece, assorted varieties) • Melinda’s Biscotti (Sidney, BC)
Occasionally we have to make product substitutions - such is the way when supporting small batch producers. In such cases, we will always provide a similar, locally sourced product of equal or greater value.
Coffee, Tea or ... well, when it can't be 'me' ... at least send 'em something else they can enjoy at break time! There is something for both coffee and tea drinkers here. Add some small batch local treats and we've just created a refreshing time out to recharge before heading back to biz.
Organic Golden Cane Sugar • Organic Fair (Cobble Hill, BC)Tea (Pu-er or White Peony) • Anteeo Tea (Victoria, BC)Whole Bean Coffee (Tide Thief - Notes of Dark Chocolate/Honey/Toffee) • Discovery Coffee (Victoria, BC)Maple Caramel Chocolates (5 piece sleeve) • Roger's Chocolates (Victoria, BC)Shortbread Cookies (Lemon / Earl Grey, Vanilla/Chocolate, or Chocolate Sandwich) • Butter Baked Goods (Vancouver, BC)Biscotti (6 piece, assorted varieties) • Melinda’s Biscotti (Sidney, BC)Toffee Bark (box) (Original, Smoked Sea Salt, or Hazelnut) • Rock Coast (Victoria, BC)
Aside from brewing the Tea or Coffee, these items are prepared and ready to serve.
Note: If a jar of local honey is preferred over pure cane sugar, please let us know, we're happy to make the substitution.
Occasionally we have to make product substitutions - such is the way when supporting small batch producers. In such cases, we will always provide a similar, locally sourced product of equal or greater value.
C.S. Lewis would have felt at home on Vancouver Island when he said, "You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me." It's no wonder that a thriving tea community has sprung up to accompany what has always been a literary part of the world.
Tea Sachets (Philosopher’s Brew Herbal Tea, Sour Cherry Green Tea, or Berry Victoria Black Tea) • Silk Road Tea (Victoria, BC)Tea (Pu-er or White Peony) • Anteeo Tea (Victoria, BC)Small Batch Jam (Blackberry Apple, 3 Fruit Marmalade, Rhubarb Vanilla, or Peach Honey) • Mrs. Jones (Cowichan, BC)Mint Melt Aways • Rock Coast (Victoria, BC)Shortbread Cookies (Lemon / Earl Grey, Vanilla/Chocolate, or Chocolate Sandwich) • Butter Baked Goods (Vancouver, BC)Wildflower Honey • Urban Bee (Saanich, BC)London Fog Tea Cold Pressed Soap • Jody's Naturals (Victoria, BC)
Aside from brewing the tea, these items are prepared and ready to serve.
Occasionally we have to make product substitutions - such is the way when supporting small batch producers. In such cases, we will always provide a similar, locally sourced product of equal or greater value.
Pop the top, experience the fizz and listen to the gurgle as you pour a sampling of one of the many west coast inspired craft beers. Paired with handmade sweet and salty snacks to enhance the refreshing moment.
Beaver Rub (World Famous in Canada) • Haupy’s (Kelowna, BC)Corn & Chia Tortilla Chips • Adriana's (Sidney, BC)Salsa (Black Bean & Corn or Mango) • Jules & Kent (Vancouver, BC)Kick'n Beer Nuts • Urge Chocolates (Burnaby, BC)Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels • Roger's Chocolates (Victoria, BC)BC Handcrafted Beer (650ml) • A BC Micro-Brewery (BC)Toffee Bark (box) (Original, Smoked Sea Salt, or Hazelnut) • Rock Coast (Victoria, BC)
Aside from the Beaver Rub, these items are prepared and ready to serve.
Note: Alcohol cannot be shipped outside of BC, and within BC must be delivered by courier (not Canada Post) and received by an adult.
Occasionally we have to make product substitutions - such is the way when supporting small batch producers. In such cases, we will always provide a similar, locally sourced product of equal or greater value.
West coast through and through. Breathe in the salty air... listen to the ocean lap against the shore... catch the light gleaming off the waves... crack open this gift and be transported. On Vancouver Island, a gift can't get more locally-sourced than this.
Crow Bar 72% Dark Chocolate • Salish Sea Chocolate Company (Salt Spring Island, BC)Westcoaster Dark Chocolate Bar with Hazelnut and Blueberries • Organic Fair (Cobble Hill, BC)Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon (Cedar Gift Boxed) • SeaChange Seafoods (Heriot Bay, BC)Hand-Made Crackers (Pepper & Sea Salt, Lime & Pepper, or Thyme & Sea Salt) • Jenny Marie’s Cracker Company (Victoria, BC)Small Batch Jam (Spicy Tomato, or Sour Cherry Rhubarb & Rosemary) • Salt Spring Kitchen Co. (Salt Spring Island, BC)Tofino Round Towel 'Florencia' • Tofino Towel Company (Tofino, BC)
These food items are prepared and ready to serve.
Occasionally we have to make product substitutions - such is the way when supporting small batch producers. In such cases, we will always provide a similar, locally sourced product of equal or greater value.
One of our most popular requests - wine, cheese, crackers and chocolates. Ideal for a quiet evening shared with friends or loved ones or a night of celebration - whatever the reason, this is sure to please. All of these items are prepared and ready to serve.
Smoked Salmon Pâté • SeaChange Seafoods (Heriot Bay, BC)
Soft Cheese (Brie or Camembert) • Castello (Denmark)
The wines in our baskets are good value and quality selections chosen with the advice of respected local sommeliers. Many are BC VQA; some are served in high profile establishments such as the Fairmont Empress Hotel. We can customize your basket should you prefer to specify a particular bottle.
Note: Alcohol cannot be shipped outside of BC, and within BC must be delivered by courier (not Canada Post) and received by an adult.
Occasionally we have to make product substitutions - such is the way when supporting small batch producers. In such cases, we will always provide a similar, locally sourced product of equal or greater value.
One of our most popular requests - wine, cheese, crackers and chocolates. Ideal for a quiet evening shared with friends or loved ones or a time of celebration - whatever the reason, this is sure to please. All of these items are prepared and ready to serve.
Smoked Salmon Pâté • SeaChange Seafoods (Heriot Bay, BC)
Soft Cheese (Brie or Camembert) • Castello (Denmark)
The wines in our baskets are good value and quality selections chosen with the advice of respected local sommeliers. Many are BC VQA; some are served in high profile establishments such as the Fairmont Empress Hotel. We can customize your basket should you prefer to specify a particular bottle.
Note: Alcohol cannot be shipped outside of BC, and within BC must be delivered by courier (not Canada Post) and received by an adult.
Occasionally we have to make product substitutions - such is the way when supporting small batch producers. In such cases, we will always provide a similar, locally sourced product of equal or greater value.
A classic request - wine, cheese, crackers, nuts and chocolates! Dive right in, this feast is fully prepared and ready to serve. The only thing missing is soft music in the background and the flicker of candle light.
Smoked Salmon Pâté • SeaChange Seafoods (Heriot Bay, BC)
Maple Glazed Wild Smoked Salmon • SeaChange Seafoods (Heriot Bay, BC)
The wines in our baskets are good value and quality selections chosen with the advice of respected local sommeliers. Many are BC VQA; some are served in high profile establishments such as the Fairmont Empress Hotel. We can customize your basket should you prefer to specify a particular bottle.
Note: Alcohol cannot be shipped outside of BC, and within BC must be delivered by courier (not Canada Post) and received by an adult.
All of these items are prepared and ready to serve.
Occasionally we have to make product substitutions - such is the way when supporting small batch producers. In such cases, we will always provide a similar, locally sourced product of equal or greater value.
As the fog rolls in upon the lapping waves, tucking itself under the canopy of the old growth rain forest, a cabin begins to warm up and emit an orange glow from its windows. In the hearth there is a fire, on the stove there is a kettle, in the soul there is a warmth…
72% Dark Chocolate Crow Bar ● Salish Sea Chocolate Company
Philosopher's Brew ● Silk Road
Fleur Soy Wax Candle ● Salt Spring Island Candle Co.
Florencia Towel ● Tofino Towel Co.
Westcoasters 4-pack ● Wood Drift Co.
While there is never a shortage of recipients for this fine gift, occasionally we have to make product substitutions. In such cases, we will always provide a similar, locally sourced product of equal or greater value.
Have you ever walked into a kitchen and sensed that there was something special happening? Flavours seem to leap up out of pans, vegetables lie sliced in perfect symmetry upon a cutting board, a figure moves here and there in a blur of activity, as if conducting a culinary orchestra… This is a chef, and you have just entered a chef’s kitchen. Hopefully you’ve been invited to stay for dinner!
Canadian Sea Salt ● Vancouver Island Salt Co.
Dark Roast Coffee Beans ● Discovery Coffee Company
Pepper and Sea Salt Crackers ● Jenny Marie's Cracker Co.
We're blessed with an assortment of majestic trees on the west coast. One particularly stunning tree is the Arbutus with its brilliant coloured trunk, limbs twisting every which way. Heartwood Studio in the Cowichan Valley has handcrafted these simple, but gorgeous hardwood stir sticks, finished with a fine walnut oil. Each one is unique.Sure to last, meant to be used and a great addition to any of our gift boxes.
This item is an add-on only and not to be sold on its own or in it's own VIGB box.
Specially designed and crafted for Vancouver Island Gift Basket Co - these gorgeous chop blocks made from west coast maple make a lasting gift, sure to remind the recipient of you each and every time they use it. Combined with a bottle of VQA BC wine, hand made crackers and brie - you have a beautiful gift sure to be enjoyed.
