Good Life Vancouver
A living guide to the women shaping food and drink across British Columbia.
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Biodynamic Cowichan Valley farm, farm-to-table café and farm stay co-owned by Katy and John Ehrlich.
Farm and café
3390 Glenora Road, Duncan, BC
Seasonal café; check opening dates before visiting.
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Woman co-owned
Kaslo brewery founded by trailblazing brewer Shirley Warne and now under new ownership.
Brewery
343 Front Street, Kaslo, BC
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Woman-owned
Modern Vietnamese restaurant co-founded by siblings Amélie Thuy Nguyễn and Vincent Nguyễn.
Restaurant
3388 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
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Woman-owned
French-inspired bakery co-founded by Alice Couderc, selling ready-to-bake sourdough and pastries direct to customers.
Order ready-to-bake products online for delivery. A public walk-in bakery address has not been confirmed.
Woman-owned
Steveston tasting-menu restaurant owned by chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng, known for Royal Thai cuisine.
Restaurant
4100 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC
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Woman-owned
Chinatown hospitality group including Bao Bei, Kissa Tanto and Meo, owned or co-owned by Tannis Ling with chef partners.
Bao Bei
163 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC
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Kissa Tanto
263 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC
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Meo
265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC
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Woman co-owned
Chinatown wine bar serving natural wines and seasonal small plates, owned by Andrea Carlson.
Wine bar
237 Union Street, Vancouver, BC
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Woman-owned
Zero-waste refill grocery and household-goods shop owned by Camille Lebeuf.
Aloha Energy — partner pickup
4828 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC
Order online and confirm pickup arrangements.
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In the Vine Cottage Living — partner pickup
15787 Marine Drive, White Rock, BC
Order online and confirm pickup arrangements.
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Woman-owned
Vernon producer of gourmet honey infusions owned by Kirsten Brolin.
Shop online or contact the brand for stockists. A public visitor address has not been confirmed.
Woman-owned
Women- and family-owned plant-based food producer founded by Kimberly Chamberland, with her daughter Jasmine leading operations.
Find products through retail stockists. A public visitor or factory-shop location has not been confirmed.
Woman-owned
Estate winery co-founded and co-owned by Jane Mavety with the Mavety family.
Winery
2385 Allendale Road, Okanagan Falls, BC
Check tasting availability before visiting.
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Woman co-owned
Brazilian restaurant and food truck owned by Eliane Trovo.
Restaurant
2545 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver, BC
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Woman-owned
Co-owned by Leigh and Jason Stratton, Bridge Brewing is part of North Vancouver’s craft beer community. The brewery offers locally brewed beers and welcoming places to enjoy them, connecting North Shore customers…
Charlotte brewery and tasting room
1448 Charlotte Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J 1H2
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Pemberton
1123 West 15th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1M7
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BridgeDeck Lonsdale
1211 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2H5
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Woman co-owned
Vancouver maker of vegetarian and plant-based frozen meals, founded by Dana, Jackie and Aiyana.
Find products through retail stockists. A public visitor address has not been confirmed.
Woman-owned
Farm-gate distillery co-founded and co-owned by Danise Lofstrom, making small-batch spirits in an orchard and apiary.
Distillery
2040 Porter Road, Roberts Creek, BC
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Woman co-owned
Cranbrook’s Métis woman-owned bubble tea café, opened by the Tang family.
Café
11B 14th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC
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Woman-owned
Chef Ann Kirsebom creates gourmet sauces through her own food manufacturing business. Drawing on her work as an executive chef and caterer, her products bring versatile flavours to home kitchens, helping cooks…
P.O. Box 91861, West Vancouver, BC V7V 4S1
Mailing address only; no visitor location confirmed.
Woman-owned
French-Québécois bistro co-owned by chef-partner Margaux Herder.
Restaurant
4298 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC
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Woman co-owned
Chinatown barbecue restaurant founded and owned by Carol Lee.
Restaurant
130 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC
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Woman-owned
Small-batch specialty coffee roaster and North Vancouver café founded by Heather Ens.
Coffee Villain café
109-175 West 3rd Street, North Vancouver, BC
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Woman-owned
Vegan sushi and omakase restaurant founded and owned by Akiko Gulkison.
Chinatown restaurant
488 Gore Avenue, Vancouver, BC
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Woman-owned
Prince George cold-pressed juice company owned by Rhea Simpson.
A current visitor location has not been confirmed. Please contact the business before planning a visit.
Woman-owned
Craft distillery and cocktail lounge co-founded and co-owned by Jennifer Kom-Tong and Jan Stenc.
Distillery and lounge
103-288 Esplanade East, North Vancouver, BC
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Woman co-owned
East Vancouver natural-wine bar and restaurant co-owned by Sarah Doerksen and Miki Ellis.
Restaurant
2297 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
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Woman co-owned
Organic brewery owned and operated by brewmaster Claire Wilson.
Brewery
8284 Sherbrooke Street, Vancouver, BC
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Woman-owned
Chef and co-owner Dawn Doucette brings her cooking experience to this North Vancouver diner. Douce Diner serves comforting diner favourites with a thoughtful touch, creating a welcoming neighbourhood spot for breakfast, brunch…
Diner
1490 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, BC
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Woman co-owned
Co-owned by Jenice Yu, Eatfish.ca connects Metro Vancouver customers with British Columbia seafood through online ordering. Previously known as Fresh Ideas Start Here, the business offers seafood and prepared options that make…
Online ordering and retail partners; no visitor address confirmed.
Woman co-owned
Professional chocolate school founded by chocolatier and educator Pam Williams in 2003, offering online training in chocolate making and business skills for aspiring chocolatiers and chocolate makers around the world. Visit École…
Canadian office
1666 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Visits by appointment only; programs are offered online.
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Woman-owned
Fruit-wine winery and cider producer co-founded by Miranda Halladay and Del Halladay.
Winery and cidery
2730 Aikins Loop, Naramata, BC
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Woman co-owned
Small-batch craft distillery co-owned by Jillian Rutherford and Andrew Hayden; Rutherford leads production.
Distillery
531 1st Avenue, Fernie, BC
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Woman co-owned
Traceable-grain bakery, mill and retail shop principally owned by founders Janna Bishop and Shira McDermott.
Commercial Street bakery
3433 Commercial Street, Vancouver, BC
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Woman-owned
Plant-forward restaurant co-owned by pastry chef Pricilla Deo and chef Colin Uyeda.
Restaurant
2585 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
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Woman co-owned
Thai restaurant and high-tea destination owned by chef Parinya “Fanta” Loptson.
Restaurant
20542 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC
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Woman-owned
Plant-based Kelowna restaurant co-owned by Christina Skinner, championing local Okanagan produce, wine and craft beer.
Restaurant
6-1717 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC
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Woman co-owned
Woman-owned Canadian online specialty-food grocer owned by Annie Muljiani.
Online-only specialty-food shop; no walk-in storefront.
Woman-owned
Vietnamese-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar co-owned by Amélie Thuy Nguyễn.
Restaurant and bar
3336 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
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Woman co-owned
Nicole Lachance brings her culinary creativity to Gourmet Girl Café & Catering in Davis Bay. Working alongside Paolo, she offers casual fare and catering on the Sunshine Coast, with dishes for meat…
Davis Bay café
6-4720 Sunshine Coast Highway, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0E6
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Woman co-owned
Amanda Goodman Lee co-owns Honey Bee Zen Apiaries with Jeff Lee in the Creston Valley. Their Honey Bee Zen and Swan Valley Honey brands offer wildflower honey and specialty honey products, with…
Farm-gate honey shop
220 Placsko Road, Creston, BC
Check farm-shop hours before visiting.
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Woman co-owned
Indigenous fast-casual café co-owned by Sharon Bond-Hogg, serving bannock-based dishes in West Kelowna.
West Kelowna café
307-3550 Carrington Road, West Kelowna, BC
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Woman co-owned
Indigenous-owned maker of lemon-honey tea concentrate founded by Trish Francis.
Find products through the brand's retailers. A public storefront address has not been confirmed.
Woman-owned
Women-owned maker of probiotic kefir water founded by Lyndsay Scott and Anastasia.
Order pickup
123A-8275 92 Street, Delta, BC
Arrange order pickup in advance.
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Woman-owned
Kaleden boutique winery owned by Tara Mathison, with Mireille Sauvé leading winemaking.
Winery
236 Linden Avenue, Kaleden, BC
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Woman-owned
Artisan maker of jams and marmalades led by Geneviève Blanchet.
Shop online, through retailers or at listed farmers' markets. Check the current market schedule for visiting locations.
Woman-owned
Family-owned, small-batch cider company run by sisters Kate and Theresa, making traditional cider from their family ranch.
Ciderhouse
8821 Highway 97C, Logan Lake, BC
Seasonal tasting room; check opening dates and hours before visiting.
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Woman-owned
Modern Indian restaurant co-founded by Shira Blustein and Meeru Dhalwala.
Restaurant
3941 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
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Woman-owned
Commercial Drive Italian bakery and restaurant co-owned by Claire Livia Lassam and Jordan Pires.
Bakery and café
1399 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC
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Woman co-owned
Small-batch Gulf Islands brewery co-founded and co-owned by Annette Witteman and Michael Garratt.
Brewery
490 Fernhill Road, Mayne Island, BC
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Woman co-owned
French neighbourhood bakery on Commercial Drive owned by Natalie Cumberbirch.
Bakery
2879 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC
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Woman-owned
Certified organic seed farm and nursery specializing in food crop varieties.
Farmstand
542 Wootton Road, Metchosin, BC
Check seasonal farmstand hours before visiting.
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Woman-owned
Plant-based food company co-owned by founder and CEO Venessa Stonehouse, making certified-organic vegan honey alternatives from rescued Canadian apples.
Find products through the brand's stockists. A public visitor address has not been confirmed.
Woman co-owned
Founded by Cristina Dias in Vancouver, Mogiana Coffee connects British Columbia with her family’s coffee-growing roots in Brazil. The Burnaby-based coffee business roasts specialty coffee and shares the story of the people…
Roastery and office
7037 Antrim Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5J 4M5
Call ahead before stopping by to buy coffee.
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Woman-owned
Certified-organic distillery co-founded by Jennifer McLafferty and Josh McLafferty.
Distillery
307 Mackenzie Avenue, Revelstoke, BC
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Woman-owned
Osoyoos winery co-founded by Beata Tolley; she retired after the winery passed to new owners in 2025.
Winery tasting room
3628 Highway 3 East, Osoyoos, BC
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Woman-owned
Salt Spring maker of a turmeric-ginger elixir founded by Melinda Divers.
Business contact address: 186 Atkins Road, Salt Spring Island, BC. Visitor access and pickup availability have not been confirmed; contact the business before travelling.
Woman-owned
Specialty olive oil and balsamic retailer founded by Michelle Rudell.
Tasting room and shop
101-502 Baker Street, Nelson, BC
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Woman-owned
Family-owned Oliver winery led by Gina Fernandes Harfman.
Winery
4900 Black Sage Road, Oliver, BC
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Woman-owned
Fair Trade organic tea brand founded by Liz Bandelin.
Shop online or through retail stockists. A public visitor address has not been confirmed.
Woman-owned
Summerland winery co-founded and co-owned by Christine Coletta, home to Haywire, Narrative, Free Form and Bizou + Yukon.
Winery
16576 Fosbery Road, Summerland, BC
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Woman co-owned
Similkameen winery co-founded and co-owned by Virginia Weber, producing small-lot wines with John Weber.
Winery
2152 Barcelo Road, Cawston, BC
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Woman co-owned
Ucluelet destination restaurant and rooms co-owned by Lily Verney-Downey and chef Warren Barr.
Restaurant and rooms
1714 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet, BC
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Woman co-owned
Family-run organic dairy farm and creamery co-owned by Caroline and Mark Nagtegaal, with a farm store and milk dispenser.
Farm store
7088 Richards Trail, Duncan, BC
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Woman co-owned
Plant-based producer owned by Rebecca Kirkaldy, known for cultured cashew cheese, crackers and sauce mixes.
Check the business's current retailers and market appearances. A public storefront address has not been confirmed.
Woman-owned
Fernie coffee roastery, a family-owned business co-owned by Sarah Deschenes.
Café
492 2nd Avenue, Fernie, BC
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Woman co-owned
Kelowna craft brewery owned by Susi Foerg.
Brewery
760 Vaughan Avenue, Kelowna, BC
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Woman-owned
Indigenous restaurant founded by Inez Cook and Remi Caudron; Cook has been the sole owner since 2019.
Restaurant
7-1128 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
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Woman-owned
Maker of preserves, jams, sauces and condiments owned by Melanie Mulherin.
The Jam Factory tasting room
319 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC
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Woman-owned
Organic farm-based cidery and ciderhouse founded by owner Kristen Needham, with tastings, food and agritourism experiences.
Farm and ciderhouse
2487 Mount St Michael Road, Saanichton, BC
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Woman-owned
Naramata winery owned by Judy Kingston, with daughter and part-owner Katie O’Kell involved in winemaking and operations.
Winery
990 Lower Debeck Road, Naramata, BC
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Woman-owned
Craft distillery co-founded and co-owned by Alayne MacIsaac and Jason MacIsaac.
Distillery
103-4382 West Shore Parkway, Langford, BC
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Woman co-owned
Women-owned farm-based cidery making B.C. ciders.
Tasting room
70 Waterside Road, Enderby, BC
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Woman-owned
Founded by tea master Daniela Cubelic, Silk Road Tea brings a passion for tea and tea culture to Victoria. The business offers specialty teas and blends, inviting customers to explore the craft…
Chinatown shop
1624 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z3
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Woman-owned
Functional-mushroom farm co-founded and co-owned by Marie-Eve Arseneault and Alexis Galus, producing mushroom foods and wellness products.
Farm contact address: 2230 22nd Avenue, Smithers, BC. Contact the farm to confirm visitor access or pickup arrangements before travelling.
Woman co-owned
Co-owned by Marina and Bill Knutson, SpearHead Winery makes small-lot wines in southeast Kelowna. Its wines draw on estate fruit and selected Okanagan vineyards, with a focus on Pinot Noir and opportunities…
Tasting room
3950 Spiers Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 4B3
Book your visit in advance.
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Woman co-owned
Independent neighbourhood grocery store on Main Street owned by Gayathri Arun.
Grocery store
4899 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
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Woman-owned
Gibsons Landing specialty shop co-owned by Fiona St. Clair, offering olive-oil and balsamic tastings alongside local food gifts.
Store
287 Gower Point Road, Gibsons, BC
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Woman co-owned
Lower Lonsdale omakase restaurant founded and owned by chef Yuki Aida.
Restaurant
175 West 3rd Street, North Vancouver, BC
Reservations required; no walk-ins.
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Woman-owned
Syrian caterer, restaurant and food producer/social enterprise owned and operated by founder Nihal Elwan.
Mount Pleasant restaurant
151 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
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Woman-owned
Women-owned Vancouver tea company offering tea experiences and products.
Shop online and check current tea events. A public storefront address has not been confirmed.
Woman-owned
Farm-to-table café co-owned by Terra Park, sourcing from Terra Firma Farms.
Café
415A Victoria Road, Revelstoke, BC
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Woman co-owned
Community-driven vegetarian and vegan restaurant owned by Aiyana Kane and Jackie Avery, formerly Bandidas Taqueria.
Restaurant
2781 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC
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Woman-owned
Mount Pleasant neighbourhood grocery and café co-owned by Colette Griffiths.
Café
2601 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC
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Woman co-owned
Specialty food and kitchenware destination founded by chef, cookbook author and broadcaster Caren McSherry. The Vancouver shop brings together cooking ingredients, cookware and tools for home cooks and food professionals. Visit The…
Store
1340 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S3
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Woman-owned
Prince George craft studio and coffee bar owned and operated by Kim Hayhurst.
A current visitor location has not been confirmed. Check the business's website for its latest plans before travelling.
Woman-owned
Prince George café and drive-through owned by Katrina Wiebe, serving locally roasted coffee and baking.
Café and drive-through
6075 Monterey Road, Prince George, BC
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Woman-owned
Aman Dosanj’s culinary storytelling project hosts seasonal pop-up dinners grounded in local ingredients and farmers.
Pop-up dining experiences take place at changing locations. Use the address supplied for your booked event.
Woman-owned
Farm-based maker of artisanal preserves owned by Lee Murphy.
Vista D'oro Farmgate Shop
346 208 Street, Langley, BC
Check current farmgate hours before visiting.
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Woman-owned
Chef and registered dietitian Renée Chan founded The Skript Kitchen, a gluten-free commissary kitchen in Vancouver, and owns Ah Nui Asian Foods. Her work connects food production, cooking education and Asian flavours,…
The Skript Kitchen
250 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1G1
Contact the kitchen for visits, events and bookings.
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Woman-owned
Zero-waste refill shop and packaging-free specialty grocery co-owned by Linh Truong.
Store
3718 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
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Woman co-owned
Woman-owned North Vancouver craft distillery and tasting bar led by owner Celia Chiang.
Distillery
1450 Rupert Street, North Vancouver, BC
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Woman-owned
Woman-owned craft brewery founded by Melanie Raby and Cathy van Kesteren; Tara Raby is brewer.
Brewery
7-2030 Matrix Crescent, Kelowna, BC
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Woman-owned
Penticton craft brewery co-owned by Alexis Esseltine and Tim Scoon; under their leadership it became B.C. first carbon-neutral brewery.
Brewery
118-1475 Fairview Road, Penticton, BC
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Woman co-owned
Port Coquitlam craft brewery co-owned by Andrea MacIntosh and Phil Smith; the brewery reports it is 40% women-owned.
Brewery
2140-550 Sherling Place, Port Coquitlam, BC
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Woman co-owned
Powell River micro-brewery co-founded and co-owned by Chloe Smith, with Belgian-inspired beers in the historic Townsite district.
Brewery
5824 Ash Avenue, Powell River, BC
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Woman co-owned
Wholesale maker of baked and frozen desserts owned by Heather Angel.
Business location
646 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC
Wholesale bakery. Contact the business before visiting or arranging pickup.
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Woman-owned
Tea company co-founded by Andrea Legg and Alex Balcer, sourcing from small artisan growers.
Shop online or check local stockists. No public visitor address is listed on the brand's contact page.
Woman-owned
Charcuterie and cheese-board business offering grazing tables and boxes.
Order pickup
2851 East 29th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Order pickup by arrangement; not a walk-in shop.
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Woman-owned
Woman-owned matcha café and retail brand led by Kimmy Xiao.
Café
39 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
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Woman-owned
Woman-owned direct-to-consumer food brand founded by Meghan Andrade, making local-ingredient frozen purées and pantry mixes.
Shop online and confirm delivery options with the business. A public visitor address has not been confirmed.
Woman-owned
Mixed-fermentation brewery co-owned by Theresa Cashen and Mitchell Kehoe.
The BC Ale Trail lists this brewery as temporarily closed. Confirm its current status before planning a visit.
Woman co-owned
Japanese tapas and ramen restaurant owned by Julia Kubotani.
Restaurant
1118-3779 Sexsmith Road, Richmond, BC
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Woman-owned
Japanese dining room co-owned by sake specialist Iori Kataoka and chef Masahiro Omori.
Restaurant
2775 West 16th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
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Woman co-owned
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