Gluten-Free Events Calendar

If it’s gluten free and happening in Victoria, Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands, you’ll find it listed here! From tastings to contests, farmer’s markets to food trucks – this is your calendar to Gluten-Free Paradise!  Join Victoria’s Gluten-Free Foodies and add a new restaurant – and possibly a new gluten-free friend – to your repertoire!

Jul
1
Mon
Bake My Day @ Canada Day at The Gorge
Jul 1 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Bake My Day MarketsFind Bake My Day’s fabulous gluten-free tarts, turnovers, pies, sausage rolls and spanakopita at Canada Day at the Gorge from 9am to 4pm.

Learn more about the Canada Day at the Gorge here.

Enjoy these sumptuous delicacies on the spot and / or purchase ready-to-bake versions to take home and savor, warm from your own oven.  Dale’s pie shells and groundbreaking, ready-to-roll puff pastry dough let you become the gluten-free chef you’ve always wanted to be. Ask about their dairy-free options.

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VICTORIA & DUNCAN

Bake My Day is now listed with the Cowichan Co-op Marketplace (Cow-op). Order online and pick up your selection at central locations.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

  • Order online from Friday 12pm to Tuesday midnight 12am (PST).
  • Victoria Customers pick up orders on Thursdays between noon-5pm at Olive the Senses (1701 Douglas St.).
  • Duncan customers pick up between 3-6pm at Cowichan Green Community (360 Duncan St).

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BC and Alberta! Order Bake My Day Online – Delivered to your Door!

Puff Pastry Tips from Dale! 

  • “If you have time, it’s best to thaw puff pastry overnight in the fridge.
  • If you don’t have time, thaw it on the counter until it’s pliable enough to unfold without cracking, but still cool to the touch. Keep a close eye on it — if the dough feels very limp, refrigerate it for 30 minutes to help it firm up again.
  • One of the biggest mistakes you can make is leaving it on the counter for too long. A room-temperature atmosphere will cause the puff pastry to wilt and become floppy. That, in turn, will make the layers stick, and render it almost impossible to work with. If your puff pastry gets too soft, return it to the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes before moving forward.
  • Lightly roll out the puff pastry: Dust the top of the puff with just a little GF flour, then use a rolling pin to lightly roll. Puff pastry should be rolled out to approx. 4-5 mm depth.
  • Follow any puff pastry recipe, remembering that ALL pastry (gluten-­free or not) ­ bakes off flakiest when chilled for a short time before baking in a hot oven ie 10-15 min in freezer first after making your ‘creation.’
  • If you’re making a filled pastry, like a pot pie, for example, cut a few vents in the dough so hot air can escape and circulate as it bakes. If you skip this step, and you’ll have a soggy interior.
  • We generally egg wash pastry before baking to give it that yummy golden colour
  • A very general rule for baking the puff pastry is the following – bear in mind that oven temperatures vary.
  • Set the oven to 200° C (400° F – gas 6) and bake in the middle of the oven for 20 minutes to 25 minutes. Check after 20 minutes as it’s easy to burn the edges from cooking for too long.
  • Scraps can be gathered up and be re­used. Make sure that scraps are layered on top of each other – not scrunched up into a ball, before re-rolling.”

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May
30
Tue
Beans to Brew: An Evening All About Coffee @ Millstone Farm & Organics
May 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Millstone Farm 2% JazzBeans to Brew: An Evening All About Coffee
Tuesday May 30th | 6:30 – 8:00pm
Purchase Tickets in Advance – $20 – space is limited
710 Towner Park Rd, North Saanich (see map)

Millstone Farm is excited to welcome Sam Jones—founder of the island-born coffee roastery 2% Jazz. For over 25 years, Sam has been committed to sourcing, roasting and brewing exceptional craft coffee. Beginning as an outdoor kiosk in downtown Victoria, 2% Jazz has grown to become a community staple—renowned for the quality of its coffee and the warm and welcoming atmosphere of its indoor cafe.

On May 30th, join Millstone Farm for an evening all about coffee as Sam takes us on a journey from bean to brew. Learn how coffee is grown, sourced, roasted and brewed—and how to make the perfect cup at home!

After the presentation, enjoy a coffee tasting, a selection of gluten-free pastries and the musical ambiance of wes rd wraggett on Jazz Guitar! Coffee beans will be available for purchase, packaged and in bulk, along with Miron glass jars for storing the beans in maximum freshness and shelf life.

Store shelves will be well stocked with freshly milled flours, All Purpose Flour, Pancake Mix and the GF spices. Whole gluten-free grains will also be available for purchase, along with organic fresh eggs, organic, single-forest Maple Syrup,  recyclable egg cartons, cook books & so much more.

  • Millstone Farm’s extensive line of organic flours  are stone-milled in a dedicated gluten-free facility.
  • Grains can be milled up to 3 times to ensure that the flour contains the entirety of the grain.
  • Gluten-free oats are milled in a separate mill in order to protect celiacs who cannot tolerate even pure oats.
  • Whole, unmilled grains are also available for purchase.
  • Organic spices, sourced from organic suppliers from around the world,  are milled to order for optimal aroma and taste, then stored in light-impenetrable, miron glass.
  • All-purpose and pancake mixes are created in house and are xanthan gum free.
  • Also at the store: organic fresh eggs, organic, single-forest maple syrup,  recyclable egg cartons, cook books & so much more.
  • Coming soon – an outdoor cob oven for rustic, gluten-free baking! Think cinnamon buns and pizza!

Millstone Organics Certificate of Appreciation wpMillstone Farms’ flours are milled to order. Phone or text 778-350-1455 or email millstonefarmer@gmail.com. Collect in person at the farm. 

Flours sold at the store on Thursday, Friday & Saturday are milled on Wednesdays.

Almond Flour • Amaranth • Arrowroot Starch • Baking Powder • Baking Soda • Brown Flax Flour • Brown Flax Meal • Brown Flax Seeds • Chickpea • Coconut Flakes • Coconut Flour •  Corn (tested to be gluten-free) • Cornstarch • Dried Organic Black Beans • Garfava • Vegan Chocolate Chips • Golden Flax Flour • Golden Flax Meal • Golden Flax Seed • Millet • Oat (pure from Avena) • Potato Starch • Psyllium Husk • Quinoa • Sorghum • Superfine Brown Rice • Sweet • White Rice • Tapioca Starch • Teff • White Rice • Xanthan Gum

  • TESTIMONIAL: “My friend and I went to the most interesting family farm yesterday afternoon.  It is Millstone Farm & Organics and they specialize in organic, gluten-free grains. One can order fresh ground flours and pick up when convenient. They also have the MOST amazing vanilla, vanilla beans, and powder, fresh organic eggs, lots of interesting articles in their little shop. They also have spices which can be fresh ground, essential oils, etc. Check them out if you live on the Island.”  Diane Jenson

Millstone Farm’s  herbs and vegetables, organic soaps & wool products are focused on healthy, sustainable, zero waste living and packaged in refillable & reusable containers.

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Carrying Retailers

May
5
Sun
10% Storewide Discount @ Urban Grocer
May 5 all-day

Urban Grocer Store 10% 4

10% Storewide Discount every Sunday

  • excludes eggs, milk, and advertised sales

Urban Grocer’s Gluten-Free Flyer!
Urban Grocer’s Complete Weekly Flyer – Friday to Thursdays
Subscribe to Urban Grocer’s news & receive a 10% off coupon!


Urban Grocer Map

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Urban Grocer! Your better every day grocer!

Reviving the grocery tradition at the Junction of Oak Bay Ave and Fort Street! The people behind Urban Grocer have been in the grocery business on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands for more than 50 years.

1625 Fort St (see map) • 778-265-0934
Open 7 Days a Week 7am to 10pm
www.urban-grocer.caFacebookInstagramTikTok
community@urban-grocer.ca


Urban Grocer Store 10% 1

  • 10% Seniors discount every Thursday *,** 

* excludes eggs, milk, and advertised sales
** must be 65 years+

Vegan, Vegetarian & Dairy Free Foods
Urban Grocer supports Island Brands – Look for the Island Good logo on product tags, signs, and in our weekly flyer!

Product requests! Always looking to stock shelves with the products we want! Contact garth@urban-grocer.ca


Urban Fare Join our Mailing List

Subscribe and receive 10% off!

Urban Grocer wants to hear from you!


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Urban Grocer Store Place 2

Urban Grocer Store 3

Urban Grocer Store 1

May
12
Sun
10% Storewide Discount @ Urban Grocer
May 12 all-day

Urban Grocer Store 10% 4

10% Storewide Discount every Sunday

  • excludes eggs, milk, and advertised sales

Urban Grocer’s Gluten-Free Flyer!
Urban Grocer’s Complete Weekly Flyer – Friday to Thursdays
Subscribe to Urban Grocer’s news & receive a 10% off coupon!


Urban Grocer Map

Click on image to see map

Urban Grocer! Your better every day grocer!

Reviving the grocery tradition at the Junction of Oak Bay Ave and Fort Street! The people behind Urban Grocer have been in the grocery business on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands for more than 50 years.

1625 Fort St (see map) • 778-265-0934
Open 7 Days a Week 7am to 10pm
www.urban-grocer.caFacebookInstagramTikTok
community@urban-grocer.ca


Urban Grocer Store 10% 1

  • 10% Seniors discount every Thursday *,** 

* excludes eggs, milk, and advertised sales
** must be 65 years+

Vegan, Vegetarian & Dairy Free Foods
Urban Grocer supports Island Brands – Look for the Island Good logo on product tags, signs, and in our weekly flyer!

Product requests! Always looking to stock shelves with the products we want! Contact garth@urban-grocer.ca


Urban Fare Join our Mailing List

Subscribe and receive 10% off!

Urban Grocer wants to hear from you!


Urban Grocer Store Front

Urban Grocer Store Place 2

Urban Grocer Store 3

Urban Grocer Store 1

May
19
Sun
10% Storewide Discount @ Urban Grocer
May 19 all-day

Urban Grocer Store 10% 4

10% Storewide Discount every Sunday

  • excludes eggs, milk, and advertised sales

Urban Grocer’s Gluten-Free Flyer!
Urban Grocer’s Complete Weekly Flyer – Friday to Thursdays
Subscribe to Urban Grocer’s news & receive a 10% off coupon!


Urban Grocer Map

Click on image to see map

Urban Grocer! Your better every day grocer!

Reviving the grocery tradition at the Junction of Oak Bay Ave and Fort Street! The people behind Urban Grocer have been in the grocery business on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands for more than 50 years.

1625 Fort St (see map) • 778-265-0934
Open 7 Days a Week 7am to 10pm
www.urban-grocer.caFacebookInstagramTikTok
community@urban-grocer.ca


Urban Grocer Store 10% 1

  • 10% Seniors discount every Thursday *,** 

* excludes eggs, milk, and advertised sales
** must be 65 years+

Vegan, Vegetarian & Dairy Free Foods
Urban Grocer supports Island Brands – Look for the Island Good logo on product tags, signs, and in our weekly flyer!

Product requests! Always looking to stock shelves with the products we want! Contact garth@urban-grocer.ca


Urban Fare Join our Mailing List

Subscribe and receive 10% off!

Urban Grocer wants to hear from you!


Urban Grocer Store Front

Urban Grocer Store Place 2

Urban Grocer Store 3

Urban Grocer Store 1

May
26
Sun
10% Storewide Discount @ Urban Grocer
May 26 all-day

Urban Grocer Store 10% 4

10% Storewide Discount every Sunday

  • excludes eggs, milk, and advertised sales

Urban Grocer’s Gluten-Free Flyer!
Urban Grocer’s Complete Weekly Flyer – Friday to Thursdays
Subscribe to Urban Grocer’s news & receive a 10% off coupon!


Urban Grocer Map

Click on image to see map

Urban Grocer! Your better every day grocer!

Reviving the grocery tradition at the Junction of Oak Bay Ave and Fort Street! The people behind Urban Grocer have been in the grocery business on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands for more than 50 years.

1625 Fort St (see map) • 778-265-0934
Open 7 Days a Week 7am to 10pm
www.urban-grocer.caFacebookInstagramTikTok
community@urban-grocer.ca


Urban Grocer Store 10% 1

  • 10% Seniors discount every Thursday *,** 

* excludes eggs, milk, and advertised sales
** must be 65 years+

Vegan, Vegetarian & Dairy Free Foods
Urban Grocer supports Island Brands – Look for the Island Good logo on product tags, signs, and in our weekly flyer!

Product requests! Always looking to stock shelves with the products we want! Contact garth@urban-grocer.ca


Urban Fare Join our Mailing List

Subscribe and receive 10% off!

Urban Grocer wants to hear from you!


Urban Grocer Store Front

Urban Grocer Store Place 2

Urban Grocer Store 3

Urban Grocer Store 1

Jun
2
Sun
10% Storewide Discount @ Urban Grocer
Jun 2 all-day

Urban Grocer Store 10% 4

10% Storewide Discount every Sunday

  • excludes eggs, milk, and advertised sales

Urban Grocer’s Gluten-Free Flyer!
Urban Grocer’s Complete Weekly Flyer – Friday to Thursdays
Subscribe to Urban Grocer’s news & receive a 10% off coupon!


Urban Grocer Map

Click on image to see map

Urban Grocer! Your better every day grocer!

Reviving the grocery tradition at the Junction of Oak Bay Ave and Fort Street! The people behind Urban Grocer have been in the grocery business on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands for more than 50 years.

1625 Fort St (see map) • 778-265-0934
Open 7 Days a Week 7am to 10pm
www.urban-grocer.caFacebookInstagramTikTok
community@urban-grocer.ca


Urban Grocer Store 10% 1

  • 10% Seniors discount every Thursday *,** 

* excludes eggs, milk, and advertised sales
** must be 65 years+

Vegan, Vegetarian & Dairy Free Foods
Urban Grocer supports Island Brands – Look for the Island Good logo on product tags, signs, and in our weekly flyer!

Product requests! Always looking to stock shelves with the products we want! Contact garth@urban-grocer.ca


Urban Fare Join our Mailing List

Subscribe and receive 10% off!

Urban Grocer wants to hear from you!


Urban Grocer Store Front

Urban Grocer Store Place 2

Urban Grocer Store 3

Urban Grocer Store 1