Build community spirit this holiday season and shop local. Here are my favourite picks for great food in Lower Gibsons. It’s worth the trip!
The Sweet Chef, organic artisan loaves hot out of the oven daily, gourmet cookies, holiday baking. http://www.thesweetchef.com/
Truffles, Home-style cooking and baking for breakfast and lunch. Open daily.
264 Gower Pt Rd 604-886-4545
Blackbean Roasting Co, Roasters of organic fair trade coffee, daily breakfast and lunch specials. Licensed http://www.blackbeanroaster.ca/
RESTAURANTS
Smitty’s Oyster House Dock side eatery with friendly staff and casual atmosphere. Watch the boats go by while enjoying halibut fritters and yams fries with malt vinegar reduction. http://www.smittysoysterhouse.com/
Spag Shack, Featuring home Style Italian cooking. Seasonal menu with daily pastas and home made soups.http://www.sitas.ca/
Molly’s Reach, Iconic restaurant where The Beachcombers television series was filmed. Good family fare. http://www.mollysreach.ca/
GROCERY
Seaweeds Market, Organic groceries, fresh organic produce, free range & organic meats, eggs & dairy, and over 300 organic bulk items including herbs and gluten free products. http://www.seaweedshealthfood.com/
CONVENIENCE
Village Store, Everything food for locals and boaters alike. Post office outlet, Purolator Courier, Western Union . 604- 886-3520 416 Marine Dr
Fong’s Market and Gift Shop, Excellent selection of Asian foods and beach accessories. 604- 886-8515 455 Marine Dr
GIFTS
Gaia's Fair Trade Gifts, Fair trade organic coffee, chocolate, sugar and cocoa. 307-287 Gower Pt. Rd
La Petit Souris Chocolate, Creating bite size experiences. Place your order online at http://www.lapetitesouris.ca/
