#vegan chocolates victoria bc

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Free organic, vegan chocolate granola cluster samples at our Moss Street Market stall today, Victoria, BC. Come say hello and check out our artisan granola and trail mix. #vio #vancouverislandsown #mossstmarket #chocolateclusters #trailmix #granola #tourismvictoria (at Moss Street Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfPHTscFjZg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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tulip, hibiscus, rose, daisy, poinsettia, daffodil, locust, azalea, marigold

Tulip: For your birthday, what kind of cake do you ask for?usually just a victoria sponge with some icing. but if it’s what i actually want, definitely some crazy gothic themed red velvet cake, that would be the best :3

Hibiscus: Did you ever play an instrument? If so what?i used to be really into guitar when i was in high school, but i kinda dropped it when my depression started to kick in (and people having indie bands but no one wanting to start a metal band) but idk, maybe i might go back to it. i also learnt to play ukulele for a uni project, so that was cool cx

Amsonia: Would you ever become a vegan?i really don’t think so, like part of me is so pro-animal rights, but part of me is also a selfish asshole, so like, i love eating bacon and boy, there is no way i could live without chocolate or cheese…

Daisy: How old were you when you had your first kiss?i was like nine or something, i know i was still in primary school and it was during kiss chase, so yah.

Poinsettia: Favorite holiday dish?after reading this question, i’ve realised that my family don’t really do “holiday dishes” but bc i am super into halloween and like baking, i started making pumpkin pies and i love them a lot :3

Daffodil: What’s the most thoughtful present you’ve ever received?since my depression got super bad, my friend bought me a giant baymax. and it’s the best bc when big hero 6 came out, i remember telling her about how sweet it was that baymax reacted to depression as something that you can’t control, but it can be treated and it helps people understand and i just really loved it bc she told me it’s so i could feel him helping with my depression when she couldn’t be there.

Locust: What was your favorite book as a child?without a doubt it was always the little prince :3

Azalea: What’s a movie you cried while watching?ah shit, i have a bad memory, but i remember re-watching shawshank redemption recently and that always makes me cry :c

Marigold: Do you listen to what’s on the radio?sometimes, it depends, if it’s like a short distance or it’s a particular show (like when bruce dickinson used to have a show) but usually, i don’t listen to the radio bc i fucking hate fade outs like end the song properly please…

thanks for asking! c:

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The next stop on our road trip was a super relaxing 3 days on Salt Spring Island!

The glum and rainy Tofino weather had seemingly spread over the whole of Vancouver Island. Only 180 kilometers / 110 miles in, on the north side of the island near Nanaimo, it finally started clearing up a bit. In the absence of cellphone reception in the interior part of Vancouver Island, Chantal chose Gabriel’s Cafe (39A Commercial St) in Nanaimo for lunch at the last-minute.

Gabriel’s Cafe works according to their “farm to fork” principle by sourcing their ingredients directly from local, small-scale family farms to be able to serve fresh, seasonal veggies, free-range eggs and pasture-fed, ethically-raised meats. They had excellent reviews on Tripadvisor, and Chantal said they had burgers, so we were definitely okay with the choice. On arrival at the restaurant, the window logo gave it away: those burgers turned out to be made from beans, rice, and corn… Consequently, as Chantal opted for the yummy wholewheat wrap filled with quinoa & chickpea fritters and topped with hummus, chutney & cucumber, the rest had Pulled pork (with North Carolina style tangy apple cider BBQ sauce) and Lemongrass braised beef sandwiches (with sriracha BBQ sauce and pickled vegetables) – which were excellent – and we enjoyed some good beers from Vancouver’s Steamworks Brewing and Victoria’s Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.

We tried to catch the ferry from Crofton to Vesuvius on Salt Spring Island of 3.35 pm and were there around 2.40 pm, but had to queue several hundred meters on the downhill road to the docks. Very annoying that no bookings were possible for this short crossing; it is operated on a first-come, first-serve basis. The person in front of us had inquired with a traffic controller who said that given the length of the queue we would probably only be able to board the ferry at 6.05 pm – so 2 ferries later.  He turned around and so we moved up again … The ferry of 3.35 pm came and left, but to our delight, more cars came off than we expected, so it was our turn immediately to line up for the next ferry, at 4.50 pm. Fortunately,  there was still some distraction while waiting with the marina on one side and the paper(pulp) factory of Catalyst on the other side, where ships were loaded with logs and small tugboats herded the logs towards the cranes.

After 8 hours in the car, and 24℃ / 75℉ by then, we were so happy that we arrived at our holiday home at The Cottages On Salt Spring Island (315 Robinson Rd), a couple of kilometers north of Ganges. It is a small park with about 40 separate multi-floor cottages/houses located on the bank of a small lake, equipped with a couple of jetties, and canoes, paddleboards, and rental bikes for the guests to use.

The kids were feeling so cramped from the long drive that they immediately wanted to go swimming (or at least avoid having to unload the car…) They soon realized that the lake was still pretty chilly 🙂

Besides 2 BBQs, there were no other culinary facilities, so you have to drive down to Ganges for groceries and restaurants. The first restaurant at the marina we tried (Moby’s Pub) was not a success because, after 7pm, no minors were allowed to be in the building. The second restaurant we tried, The Tree House Cafe, was far too busy also due to the live band on their patio, so so that we finally end up at next door’s burger bar, Burger Bar 537 (106 Purvis Ln). This time Chantal was convinced going there by the presence of burgers on the menu (the vegetarian Beyond Meat burger that is). The kids had the Classic Cheese Burger (Cheddar cheese, crispy lettuce, tomato & red onion) with extra thick-cut Bacon for, $17.50. I chose the Hangover Burger (Sunnyside up egg, bacon, and cheddar, crispy lettuce, tomato, and red onion; $21). The burgers were reasonably pricy, but very tasty, as were the onion rings that we subbed for the regular fries. In anticipation of the visit of the brewery the next day, we washed them down with the delicious IPAs of Salt Spring Island Ales.

After a good night’s sleep, we had early lunch at El Loco Taco (106 Lower Ganges Road), which is located in a cool former gas station/repair shop converted into a Mexican restaurant. There are indoor and outdoor seats for the take-out counter, but you also have a separate patio with service. It seems to be a popular place to grab some food before heading to the docks to catch one of the ferries back to Vancouver Island, as it went from super crowded to almost empty in just 15 minutes.

The food was delicious and the service, albeit a bit unorganized due to last-minute replacements for staff not showing up, but super friendly. We had some Chips and Salsa to figure out what to have. Chantal went for the Tofu Tacos with Cheese and Guacamole. Chicken quesadillas were chosen by the kids, and I opted for the Jalapeno Poppers and Chicken Taquitos. As the temperature was already quite high and the salsas fiery, we had some Tiger Shark APAs from Phillips Brewing Company in Victoria, BC to quench the heat.

In combination with the beautiful weather, we got a real “holiday feeling” from Salt Spring Island. It is small (only 27x14km / 17×9 miles, and only 10,000 inhabitants), laid back as well as back to basics (no traffic lights, one big supermarket, 2 gas stations, 4 ports and hardly any cell phone reception on the entire island), so you can take in the beautiful bucolic pastures, back roads, as well as the peaks up to 700 meters. Yet it was not particularly touristy, even in summer. Chantal had a theory that islanders already have some special pride, sense of self-sufficiency, and urge to prove themselves. As a consequence, there is relatively more craft and artisanal activity than on the mainland. I think that is correct for Salt Spring Island because you can see artisans and roadside stands almost everywhere. In addition to the standard abundant range of fruit, vegetables, and eggs, we have also seen figs, pesto, coffee beans, pork sausages and chops (in freezers) and horse manure (for the garden we hope) on offer.

That afternoon we visited Salt Spring Island Cheese (285 Reynolds Rd) for excellent ice cream, and incredibly tasty goat’s cheeses, Salt Spring Island Ales (270 Furness Rd) – the Heather Ale is stellar! – and Salt Spring Vineyards & Tasting Room (151 Lee Rd), after which we tested these local products, relaxing on our balcony. The good life!

The Salt Spring Saturday Market was held around Ganges’ Centennial Park and draws enormous crowds, even from Vancouver Island as a day trip! With almost 150 stalls, the offering was indeed very extensive: lots of snacking, stunning produce, and stalls with jewelry, clothing, handicrafts, and vegan products as well as a lot of CBD products. We were there around noon to have breakfast “on the go”, and it was quite busy.

The striking live musical accompaniment was a xylophone octet, but we suspected that the free-spirited dancers in the audience already had ingested some hemp products. There was also – a little further from the main route – the “artsy” corner with, among other things, stalls with stuff against menstrual pains and postcards with “Happy 1st Period” and one with Happy Vagina Products: bags, and purses with expected embroidery and stitching. No pictures, please!

Our hiking intentions on the east side of Salt Spring Island, in Ruckle Provincial Park (Beaver Point Rd), were nipped in the bud because the most beautiful part of the trail towards the cape with the lighthouse, turned out to be a “quarantine area”. The alternative route back over a campsite was not particularly appealing, so we went double-backed through the forest.

According to various sites, another recommendation was Mount Maxwell, a 600-meter high mountain, with impressive views of Salt Spring Island, Vancouver Island, and others of the Southern Gulf Islands. Several online reviews indicated that the road to the top was difficult to pass. That was undoubtedly true, so I was quite happy that in Vancouver, we had opted for our Yukon (a high-clearance 4WD) instead of the minivan because the holes in the road were so deep that ordinary cars could not go up up Mt Maxwell Rd without damage. They were able to stop halfway through and walk the last 2 kilometers, while SUVs, pick-ups, and Subarus (all standard 4x4s) made it to the top without too much of a hassle. Admittedly, with shaken kidneys (a video of it would have a high Cloverfield content), but the views were well worth it!

At the end of the afternoon, we bought another fancy soft-serve ice cream at Spring Island Soft Serve, one of the regular stands at the Ganges Marina. The mini Airstream trailer is super sleek, but I suspect it gets scorching in such a little metal egg in the full sun.

They only offer vegan soft serves made of oat milk or coconut milk (we weren’t able to really taste the difference to regular dairy soft serves!) available in cones or a Sundae cup. They have vanilla, chocolate, and – as we have already seen in Tofino – a swirl of both as the base and many tempting toppings. I had the Black Forest Cake Sundae: A swirl topped with intense Amarena Cherries, Black Cherry Syrup, and Chocolate Cookie Crumbles. Chantal went for the weekly featured Sundae, “Don’t Tell Mama”, a truly amazing one with Tumeric and Lime Elixer from Moonshine Mama’s, Calamansi Citrus, Ginger, and Oat Cookie Crumble.

Around the World – British Columbia Roadtrip (2019) – Salt Spring Island The next stop on our road trip was a super relaxing 3 days on Salt Spring Island!

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tagged by @quirkify 

wrow someone whos not ray tagged me

name? binji

nickname? uh

sexuality? im gonna say gay but like. i have no fuckin clue.

zodiac sign? scorpio

height? 5’9

languages spoken? english

nationality? hick

favorite fruit? whats a fruit

favorite meal? something terrible involving vegan cheese, fake chicken, and rice

favorite season? fall

favorite scent? u know that one really fruity and nice perfume scent from like victoria’s secret or smth? that. or citrus.

favorite color? teal and gold

favorite animal? muscovy ducks

coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? hot chocolate

average hours of sleep? a lot except when its not

favorite character? uhhhhhhhhhhh grell. or anna fang. or iida.

how many blankets do you sleep with? 1 but it is soft and warm like mash potatoe

dream trip? crosscountry roadtrip where i get to meet my crosscountry friends

blog created when? fuckin years ago. this blog is Old

sideblogs? @absolutemenagerie and some uhhhhh weird stuff

i tag @shar-k-bite bc i have no friends 

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5for5: Scream for Plantbased Ice Cream

5for5: Scream for Plantbased Ice Cream

We challenge anything to think of anything more satisfying than a big delicious scoop of ice cream on a hot, sunny day while window shopping through chic Yaletown or touristy Robson. Whether your preference is in a cup, sugar cone or the ultimate chocolate covered waffle cone, BLUSH has you covered. Chau Veggie Express Thai Milk Tea | IG @chowatchau Chau Veggie Express is a Vietnamese inspired…

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Inspired to create unique and delicious chocolate treats you won’t find anywhere else, Pure Lovin’ Chocolate is your vegan chocolate sanctuary. As your vegan chocolate sanctuary, we want you to enjoy the simple pleasures of a chocolate bar without having to compromise. If you’ve been craving something that is both mouth-wateringly good and ethically sourced, you’re in the right place.

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Looking for an Organic Vegan Chocolate Shop in Canada then Pure Lovin' Chocolate is the one stop to find tasty & delicious gluten-free candies and treats.

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Are Vegan Chocolates Better Than Regular Ones?

Are you considering making a switch from regular chocolate to Vegan Chocolate?

If yes, you’ve landed in the right place! Today, we are going to unveil the difference between these two categories of chocolates so you can make a more knowledgeable decision the next time you order chocolates or hit a confectionery store. 

In the following blog, you are going to discover some great benefits that vegan chocolate has to offer. Spoiler alert! It's far more superior than regular chocolate - aka milk chocolates.

We’ll unlock some health benefits of dairy-free chocolates and clear the dilemma in your mind regarding how unique it tastes compared to what you might be used to. And lastly, we’ll help you find some quality vegan chocolate in Canada.

How is Vegan Chocolate Healthier than Normal Chocolate?

Veganism refers to eating plant-based products, such as fruits, vegetables, tofu, nut seeds, grans, and legumes. There are plenty of snacks and desserts you can eat which are made of vegan substitutes for the original ones. And while there's a vegan version for almost every product we consume, how can our beloved chocolate stay behind?

So let’s have a look at its health benefits! 

1. Improves heart health - Vegan chocolates improve heart health by lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and improving blood pressure. Recent studies have shown that vegan chocolates can help lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases by one-third as it contains a rich amount of flavonoids and anti-oxidants. The reason why chocolates benefit our heart is the amount of vitamin E, magnesium, and copper. As it's proven that, magnesium improves blood flow, whereas copper ensures blood cells get oxygen.

2. Supports Healthy Blood Sugar Levels - Since vegan chocolates contain close to no amount of sugar, it fits perfectly for people who are dealing with sugar sensitivity. 

3. Improves your mood - Based on practical experiments, studies have also shown that the components of vegan chocolate boost the levels of serotonin, which is known as the good mood hormone and which is also the reason why you feel happy.

In that way, it improves your mood and makes you feel joyous and happy. 

Truly, there are many benefits associated with eating a moderate amount of vegan dark chocolate from time to time since the bioactive ingredients found in cocoa can significantly lower your blood pressure levels and improve blood flow.

How Vegan Chocolate tastes when compared with normal chocolate? 

Many people think twice a couple of times before trying out a bar of vegan chocolate, thinking that it won’t taste good. Let us tell you that you are missing out on the delights of vegan chocolate treats just because of this myth which is not true at all!.

Milk chocolate might be a sweet bliss, in your opinion. But to disguise the taste of chocolate, the manufacturers use average quality chocolate and compensate by adding tons of cane sugar or milk.

On the other hand, Vegan chocolate tastes naturally delicious - especially when you find a quality bar. After reading this, you must be probably wondering where do I get the best vegan chocolates in Victoria BC? Well, hold your excitement and keep reading. We have the best chocolate store incoming for you further in this blog. 

Where do I get the best vegan chocolate online?

Now that you’re probably aware that vegan chocolates are always better than regular chocolates in all ways. You’ve also understood why we encourage everyone to shift over to the good side. If you want to try out the best vegan and organic chocolate Canada, you cannot go wrong with Pure Lovin Chocolate. Based in Victoria, Pure Lovin Chocolate is one of the most renowned vegan chocolate stores in Canada. A women-owned confectionery shop that excels in producing delicious handcrafted chocolates that look super cute and are also free from soy, gluten, and other preservatives. 

At Pure Lovin Chocolate, we have a wide range of flavours to keep things fresh, so you never get bored of the taste. After trying our few vegan delights,  you'll never dream of going back to regular old chocolate.

Pure Lovin chocolate is everything you wish your regular bar could be in taste, ingredients, and flavour.

It's truly best for both sides and will become a part of your daily ritual to help you fulfill your cravings as they come throughout the day.

How Pure Lovin Chocolate’s Vegan Products win over Regular Chocolate Every Time?

What makes it awesome is that we are a unique brand of handcrafted chocolates with special flavours, and they are all organic and vegan. Though the market is oversaturated with vegan consumers, there’s nothing more we like than a home chef creating their own brand of artisanal, indulgent chocolates.

Pure Lovin Chocolate has many more personal elements to it, with unique flavours, and of course, the chocolates are handcrafted with love and care.

We go beyond the regular flavours and create small batches of chocolates.

You will adobe Pure Lovin Chocolate mainly for its unique flavours – there are peppermint, orange, and maple creams. Apart from the decadent ball-shaped chocolates, we are also creating chocolate bars for people looking for vegan and organic options. 

The orders need to be placed in advance in case you want something customized for yourself or are looking for bulk orders.

To place your order, checkout https://purelovinchocolate.com/

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Inspired to create unique and delicious chocolate treats you won’t find anywhere else, Pure Lovin’ Chocolate is your vegan chocolate sanctuary. As your vegan chocolate sanctuary, we want you to enjoy the simple pleasures of a chocolate bar without having to compromise. If you’ve been craving something that is both mouth-wateringly good and ethically sourced, you’re in the right place.

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Here are a great health benefits of vegan chocolate.

Have you recently turned vegan? If you're wondering which of your favourite foods to eat at first, know that chocolate is still an option. As a matter of fact, vegan chocolate is not only possible but can be beneficial for your health too! We offer the best vegan chocolate shop in Canada and they're crafted by skilled professionals. No wonder we carry the title "The Home Of The Vegan Chocolate!"

What's the difference between vegan and regular chocolate?

All food products that are vegan are plant-based. But not all confectioneries that are plant-based qualify as vegan. Chocolate bars, for example, often have dairy and/or animal fats in them. However, when you buy vegan chocolate online in Canada, it will be free of such ingredients.

Why is vegan chocolate so healthy?

People who eat vegan chocolate in Canada are found to have increased health benefits, including:

1.Brainstorm more ideas, 2. Sleep better and longer, 3. Improve your mood, 4. Boost your immune system, 5. Handle procrastination better, 6. Eat healthier foods?

Studies have shown that vegan chocolate improves brain function. It has the same benefits as caffeine in that it helps the brain stay active and alert. And unlike caffeine, it doesn't carry the risk of negative side effects such as dizziness. Eating a small amount of vegan chocolate every day will help you feel more energized so you can be focused and productive on your tasks.

Your heart health is important!

Doctors often recommend that patients with cardiovascular diseases also avoid gluten. However, vegan bacon and cheese actually helps improve their health. As a result, doctors recommend eating vegan bacon or cheese to lower the levels of bad cholesterol in your body. This is one of the major causes of heart problems. If you eat raw chocolate regularly, the chance of developing heart disease cut by nearly 33%!

Vegan chocolate contains many nutrients that are good for your heart. For example, copper ensures that oxygen reaches the blood cells and magnesium improves blood flow. Other key nutrients include flavonoids, vitamin E, and antioxidants.

What are the best vegan chocolate brands in Canada?

As a health-conscious individual, it's important to consider the source of your chocolate. Always look for vegan chocolates that are 100% organic and free of soy and gluten to support your lifestyle. If you're looking for high-quality, healthy artisan chocolate, you should know that these are practices we strictly adhere to when producing our chocolates.

Pure Lovin’ Chocolate is a vegan, organic, gluten free chocolate canada label that was created for those who love to indulge.

Here at Pure Lovin' Chocolate, we make vegan artisan chocolate products like you've never seen before. We're a small batch operation, and this allows us to create unique and delicious treats that no one else offers. Not only are they vegan, they're also made with sustainable ingredients and absolutely delicious.

Visit our retail locations in Victoria, BC and Alberta or buy gluten free chocolate online for delivery throughout North America. You can also buy our vegan chocolate at the best artisan chocolate shops in Canada and the United States.

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Vancouver Island’s Own presents… Vegan chocolate lathered on our signature granola clusters for your tastebuds to devour! Please visit our market stall at the Moss Street Market this Saturday from 10am - 2pm to try our free samples and purchase your chocolate clusters of choice. You won’t regret it! Where can you find our products? Our trail mixes, granolas, and clusters are currently available at the Moss Street Framers Market in Victoria, BC during market hours (Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, May through to the end of October) and are available through our website (www.vancouverislandsown.ca/shop) for local delivery only. Our products will also be available through select vendors within the coming months. Please frequent our website or signup to our email list for updates. #yyjeats #granola #trailmix #chocolate #chocolateclusters#veganchocolate #nuts #seeds #gourmet#vancouverislandsown #VIO #granolacompany#trailmixcompany #vegan #organic #keto #plantbased#glutenfree #local #smallbatch #familyowned #handcrafted#planetbeforeprofits #hikingtrails #vancouverisland#victoriaBC #mosstreetmarket #victoriafoodie #victoriabcfood#yyjfoodies

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This is one of our more popular granolas and for good reason! It’s like a home-made apple pie in granola form… but better. What makes it so good? A comforting blend of our signature granola, with chopped almonds and pecans, and the same warming spices you would find in an apple pie. But what really brings it home is the neatly cubed variety of organic apples, grown right here on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. It may just be your new favourite comfort food! To discover and learn more about our granola and trail mixes, please visit our website: https://www.vancouverislandsown.ca Where can you find our products? Our trail mixes and granolas are currently available at the Moss Street Framers Market in Victoria, BC during market hours (Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, May through to the end of October) and are available through our website (www.vancouverislandsown.ca/shop) for local delivery only. Our products will also be available through select vendors within the coming months. Please frequent our website or signup to our email list for updates. #yyjeats #granola #trailmix #chocolate #chocolateclusters #veganchocolate #nuts #seeds #gourmet #vancouverislandsown #VIO #granolacompany #trailmixcompany #vegan #organic #keto #plantbased #glutenfree #local #smallbatch #familyowned #handcrafted #planetbeforeprofits #hikingtrails #vancouverisland #victoriaBC #mosstreetmarket #victoriafoodie #victoriabcfood #yyjfoodies

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We wanted to make an aesthetically pleasing and mouth-watering granola recipe with some healthy chocolate in the mix, and so our Chocolate Hazelnut Raspberry Granola was born. This granola takes our classic oat and puffed rice combination, adds chopped hazelnuts and sunflower seeds, and divides it in two. One half stays oat-colored as it gets coated in coconut oil and maple syrup. The other half gets tossed with raw cacao powder and just a hint of freshly ground espresso powder to create a chocolatey two-toned mixture. We then threw in some locally grown, organic freeze-dried raspberries to top it all off with a crunch of deliciousness. In short, it’s pretty spectacular.

Where can you find our products? Our trail mixes and granolas are currently available at the Moss Street Market in Victoria, BC during market hours (Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, May through to the end of October) and are available through our website (www.vancouverislandsown.ca) for local delivery only. Our products will also be available through select vendors within the coming months. Please frequent our website or signup for our email list for updates.

#yyjeats #granola #trailmix #chocolate #chocolateclusters #veganchocolate #nuts #seeds #gourmet #vancouverislandsown #VIO #granolacompany #trailmixcompany #vegan #organic #keto #plantbased #glutenfree #local #smallbatch #familyowned #handcrafted #planetbeforeprofits #hikingtrails #vancouverisland #victoriaBC #mosstreetmarket #victoriafoodie #victoriabcfood #yyjfoodies