A trip to our local Village Food Market will convince you of the fact that we are so lucky to have such a great grocery store. This market has everything you need to make fabulous and nutritious meals and there are many locally grown and produced items to choose from. Gabriola’s Slow Rise bread, Gabriola… Read more »
Trades Fair
This Saturday at the Gabriola Commons there will be a “Trades Fair” to help promote Gabriola Island businesses, trades and services. Tables will be set-up so that people can peruse the booths, ask questions or just browse the local options. Don’t miss the silent auction section where you will be able to bid on products… Read more »
Gift Giving Gabriola Style
This year I have made a pact that the majority of my Christmas gifts will be locally bought from our incredible selection of local merchants and artists. You may ask “How do you decide where to go as they are all so fantastic?” and you would be right! I usually start at the craft fairs… Read more »
Countdown to Studio Tour
Just five days left until the start of the Fantastic 15th Annual Thanksgiving Studio Tour, when you can have a peek at many of the island artists in their studios surrounded by the most creative examples of artistic expression that you could hope to see. For Give and For Get Boutique showcases the wearable art one of… Read more »
Mad Rona’s
It is great little coffee bar at Madrona Shopping center. On a hot day they open the overhead doors for a refreshing open air experience. There is plenty of comfortable seating, both inside and out. They serve really good coffee, tea, snack bars and pastries. You can buy a delicious lunch of soup, sandwiches and wraps. We arrived early on… Read more »
