Local Business Features

Home & Garden Gate

Growing from a seed of inspiration to a celebration of 25 years of business success

Level 10 Eurospa

Award-winning spa celebrates 27 years of providing ‘A Beautiful Experience’

Blackfin Pub

West Coast inspired oceanfront dining with the best view in the Valley

Graham’s Jewellers

A precious gem in Downtown Courtenay, celebrating 105 years of success

Searles Shoes

A legacy of outfitting families with footwear since 1918

A Style All Her Own

A Style All Her Own

How one local clothing designer is hoping to change the way we look at fashion

A Musical Getaway

A Musical Getaway

Retreat and record at the Valley’s newest holiday offering—a vacation rental/recording studio

The Lightness of Flight

Ultralight flight school makes flying accessible and affordable—picturesque local views included

A Social Experience

Unique Downtown Courtenay venue brings together music, art and community

A Natural Approach

A Natural Approach

Healing Bliss Botanicals offers a healthy alternative with their herbal body, bath and pet products

Building a Dream

Building a Dream

Local man follows his vision and winds up creating a successful and sustainable career

The Path to Success

Cumberland clothing designer finds her niche in designs inspired by nature

Tasting Bar with a Twist

Tasting Bar with a Twist

Signature Oil & Vinegar in Comox offers a unique new culinary experience

Always on Top

Always on Top

Comox Valley-based hat designer creates one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces

A Cure for Clutter

A Cure for Clutter

Jill Brown seeks to help people get organized and declutter their lives

The Fighting Spirit

The Fighting Spirit

Knockout Girlz learn an ancient sport that promotes strength, confidence and perseverance

Gluten-Free Goodness

New specialty bakery in Cumberland really takes the cake

Cider House Rules

Local country folk squeeze out a living at Scrumpy’s Apple Press and Cider House

Recycle, Recreate, Re-love

Recycle, Recreate, Re-love

Cumberland woman breathes new life into old treasures with her furniture restoration business

A Local Commitment

A Local Commitment

Valley communities prove they have a lot to offer during the holidays, and all year round.

A Gem of a Business

A Gem of a Business

Cumberland jewelry maker Nicole Partridge creates wearable art out of silver, gold and gemstones.

Crowning Glory

Crowning Glory

Local wig-maker helps people regain their self-confidence.

Vintage Comox Valley

Vintage Comox Valley

40 Knots Winery takes a purely local approach to producing fine grape wine…

Home on the Range

Home on the Range

Three generations of one family realize their ranching dreams with Island Bison Ranch

Mother Nature’s Remedy

Mother Nature’s Remedy

Cumberland’s Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary utilizes nature to help heal.

Fit for the Community

Fit for the Community

BellyFit Live offers a fun way to get active and support local charities at the same time.

No Ordinary ‘Cup of Joe’

No Ordinary ‘Cup of Joe’

Business is perking up as Royston Roasting Company expands to include a coffee house

Business Scents

Business Scents

Local woman draws inspiration from nature for her “Genie in a Bottle” specialty perfumes

A Christmas Tradition

A Christmas Tradition

Dove Creek farm mixes a little bit of holiday magic in with their offering of Christmas trees…

Ready to Serve

Ready to Serve

Prontissima Pasta offers gourmet cuisine ready in minutes.

Innovation on Tap

Innovation on Tap

Comox Valley ‘farm-preneurs’ see a golden future in single malt whisky.

Flat Out Comfort

Flat Out Comfort

Local man turns a hobby into a comfortable business—and celebrates 30 years of success.

Everything’s Ducky

Everything’s Ducky

The “Duck Lady” corners a niche market selling her well-cared-for Muscovy ducks.

The Seeds of Learning

The Seeds of Learning

Organic Fanny Bay farm works locally while influencing globally…

Growing a Legacy

Growing a Legacy

Black Creek Winery makes its mark in the industry with their award-winning fruit wines…

Building a Sturdy Nest

Building a Sturdy Nest

Steve and Carolyn Touhey build award-winning B&B and new lives in Union Bay.

Making a Splash

Making a Splash

Comox Valley photographer takes her work—and her subjects!—to new depths…

A Time-Honored Trade

A Time-Honored Trade

Local leather shop stays true to their trade while still keeping up with the changing times…

Branded with a Kiss

Branded with a Kiss

British Columbia’s oyster farmers unite to promote the ocean’s bounty…

Island Pure

Island Pure

Passion and science come together at Hornby Island distillery to create a whole new spirit world…

A Cultural Showcase

A Cultural Showcase

Native gallery takes art to a new level, with a focus on history, culture and tradition…

Perfect Pumpkins

Perfect Pumpkins

Local farm opens its gates to kids of all ages in search of the perfect Halloween pumpkin…

Colorful Yarns

Colorful Yarns

Local yarnmaker weaves herself a thriving business…

The Voice of Business

The Voice of Business

Award-winning Chamber of Commerce has a long history and a bright future.

Taste of the Island

Taste of the Island

Island Gourmet Trails leads culinary enthusiasts to amazing local discoveries.

Fresh From the Farm

Fresh From the Farm

Goat’s milk from new Fanny Bay dairy helps keep things local for Island cheesemaker…

A Green Alternative

A Green Alternative

Local business offers an environmentally-friendly solution for construction companies…

Dough to Door

Dough to Door

Get your home-made baking—just like mom’s!— delivered fresh to your door…

Water, Water, Everywhere

Water, Water, Everywhere

Want to improve your piece of Vancouver Island paradise? For best results, “just add water!”

Instruments of Perfection

Instruments of Perfection

Local craftsman helps people make beautiful music with his custom hand-made guitars…

Gaining Equilibrium

Gaining Equilibrium

Local fitness trainer takes on new challenges, and climbs her business to new heights.

Made in British Columbia

Made in British Columbia

Brambles Market showcases the best of BC in their Courtenay store…

Frelone’s Reel Roots

Frelone’s Reel Roots

Cumberland landmark makes a comeback as a movie house…

An Island Tradition

An Island Tradition

Denman Craft Faire grows from humble beginnings to one of the area’s major holiday events…

The Power of Three

The Power of Three

Farm, food and wine come together in a unique way at Tria…

Fitness–with a Twist

Fitness–with a Twist

Cumberland pole dancing studio puts a new spin on working out…

Marine Adventures

Adventure Marine Tours designed for romance, relaxation, education and family fun…

The Right Brew

The Right Brew

Surgenor Brewing Company is a little bit hops, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll…

Day Trippin’ on Tree Island

Adventure to tree island

New Shop Caters to Commuters

New Shop Caters to Commuters

Broken Spoke Coffeehouse set to open in Downtown Courtenay…

Enjoying the Dark Side

Enjoying the Dark Side

Cumberland chocolate shop turns the sweet confection into organic art…

Get a Grip

Get a Grip

Locally-invented garden tool provides leverage for green thumbs.

The Spirit Within

The Spirit Within

Ocean Resort offers a unique approach to getting away—and finding yourself.

Life is a Battlefield

Life is a Battlefield

Local business offers a harmless and fun way to work out your frustrations—laser tag

Bags to Riches

Bags to Riches

Wagz Bagz help “Reduce Your Pawprint” and benefit more than just the environment.

Perfect Poochies

Perfect Poochies

Local dog trainer teaches people and their pooches how to make the most of their relationship.