by Lara Gladych –
OPENINGS AND RELOCATIONS
Make a Splash
Pacifica Paddle Sports has opened their second location on the Peninsula: Pacifica Canoe Cove, which offers kayak, paddle board and canoe rentals, lessons, tours and on-the-water storage. Peter Harris and Sandra Baron, and staff, welcome both repeat and new customers looking to explore the spectacular areas around Canoe Cove Marina and Brentwood Bay. 250-665-1619.
Leave Your Mark
Sidney’s Tobra Printing & Embroidery is your one-stop-shop for custom business product needs. Be it staff shirts, promotional or retail products, or corporate gifts, they can source almost anything, with access to a variety of brands. With a combined 15 years’ experience in the promotional product field, they will help you find the best product to suit your needs. Visit www.tobra.ca to see their selection, and get in touch with them at sales@tobra.ca.
Island Legal
McKIMM & LOTT – Lawyers have moved! Their Sidney office is now at 7 – 9843 Second Street. With locations on both Vancouver Island and Salt Spring, they are a full-service law firm with nine lawyers and expertise in a variety of areas. Contact them to book your free half hour consultation, at 250-656-3961, in Sidney, and find out more at www.mclott.com.
Coffee and Cream
Quince Café and Ice Cream has opened its doors! They are a small café and ice cream shop specializing in handmade, made-from-scratch baking and lunch items, with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. Stop in say hello! Find them at 104 – 2527 Beacon. Follow them on Facebook!
Everything Nice
Cris Lopez Morton and Adrian Sánchez are the new owners of Be Unique Juice Bar, in Sidney. They have recently reopened, and continue to be a vegan food and juice bar, now proudly serving Nice Cream, a healthy soft-serve ice cream treat! They are located on Beacon Avenue just off Fifth.
Fish Ahoy!
They’re celebrating new ownership at Hyland’s Fish O Chips, too! Located on Resthaven, the restaurant has a completely new look. The recipes have been refreshed, and their new batter is thin and light. Welcome owners Tony Messer and Norman Viljoen, who have come to Sidney all the way from South Africa. Check out their new look on their Facebook page!
Spirits and Brews
Victoria Caledonian Brewery and Distillery officially opened to the public on August 17. They are hosting tours daily, every hour between 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Both beers and whiskies are available. Until their whiskies are ready in a few years, they will feature a number of guest whiskies specially selected for them. Located at 761 Enterprise Crescent, find out more at www.victoriacaledonian.com.
RETAIL
Taste the Outdoors
Sitka Vodka, a joint venture between de Vine Spirits and Sitka, has been released! Partial proceeds from the sales will go towards the Sitka Society for Conservation. It is available for purchase at de Vine Vineyards, in Saanichton, online, as well as select liquor stores. de Vine Wines & Spirits is a family-owned organic vineyard, winery & distillery in Saanichton. Read more about them at www.devinevineyards.ca.
If the Shoe Fits …
After seven wonderful years of ownership, Sandy Baynton has sold Waterlily so she may focus her attention on her other stores, Mineral World and Provenance. The new owner is Christina Georgeadis, who brings with her a wealth of business experience and a love of high heels.
