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
6
Sat
Rock Cod Cafe @ Cowichan Bay Annual Wooden Boat Festival
Jul 6 all-day

What do you get when a commercial fisherman owns a seafood restaurant? “Food that is fresh, makes you feel good and reminds you of home! The perfect place to warm your soul!”

Take advantage of Cowichan Bay’s 34th Annual Wooden Boat Festival – July 6th & 7th – to try Rock Cod Cafe – 1759 Cowichan Bay Rd (250) 746-1550

  • Free, family friendly festival attracts over 1,500 people to Cowichan Bay Village. Children’s boat building and fishing derby, a children’s RC boat pond, a People’s Choice Awards Salmon BBQ dinner on Saturday evening, a pancake breakfast on Sunday morning, marine demonstrations, a ‘Best of the Bay’ chowder contest, brown bag dinghy races, live entertainment and more. Check out the Silent Auction table! We are very happy to donate a Rock Cod gift card. Proceeds from the Silent Auction will go towards the programs and activities offered by the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre

Rock Cod Cafe saluted by Shaw TV and You Gotta Eat Here!

Watch Tourism Victoria’s lovely two minute Rock Cod Cafe Video!

It’s not just the food that gives Rock Cod Cafe its great reputation. Owner Jacob Hökanson commits, “If the ocean is going to look after me, it’s my obligation to look after the ocean.” Rock Cod Cafe is a proud participant in both the Ocean Wise Vancouver Aquarium Conservation Program and the Marine Stewardship Council. Look for menu notations that indicate that the catch is local, from the Island area and sustainable.

Rock Cod Cafe also commits to taking care of gluten-free and celiac diners. “Our waitstaff are pleased to walk you through Rock Cod’s comprehensive celiac-friendly offerings to customize your order according to your sensitivities. When we prepare celiac-friendly meals, we use clean, separate pans, separate flippers, a separate cutting board and employ good hand-washing techniques to minimize the risk of cross contamination.  Your health and enjoyment are important to us so we caution our diners that our deep fryer is used to cook wheat item. Please choose accordingly.”

Rock Cod is determined to make all their offerings the best that they can be from fish, veggies, chicken and beef! Give them a try – you’ll be hooked for life! Now serving Wow Factor Gluten-Free Desserts!

View Celiac-Friendly Menu • RockCodCafe.com • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram
View Regular Menu.
www.oceanwise.ca
www.msc.org

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Jul
7
Sun
Rock Cod Cafe @ Cowichan Bay Annual Wooden Boat Festival
Jul 7 all-day

What do you get when a commercial fisherman owns a seafood restaurant? “Food that is fresh, makes you feel good and reminds you of home! The perfect place to warm your soul!”

Take advantage of Cowichan Bay’s 34th Annual Wooden Boat Festival – July 6th & 7th – to try Rock Cod Cafe – 1759 Cowichan Bay Rd (250) 746-1550

  • Free, family friendly festival attracts over 1,500 people to Cowichan Bay Village. Children’s boat building and fishing derby, a children’s RC boat pond, a People’s Choice Awards Salmon BBQ dinner on Saturday evening, a pancake breakfast on Sunday morning, marine demonstrations, a ‘Best of the Bay’ chowder contest, brown bag dinghy races, live entertainment and more. Check out the Silent Auction table! We are very happy to donate a Rock Cod gift card. Proceeds from the Silent Auction will go towards the programs and activities offered by the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre

Rock Cod Cafe saluted by Shaw TV and You Gotta Eat Here!

Watch Tourism Victoria’s lovely two minute Rock Cod Cafe Video!

It’s not just the food that gives Rock Cod Cafe its great reputation. Owner Jacob Hökanson commits, “If the ocean is going to look after me, it’s my obligation to look after the ocean.” Rock Cod Cafe is a proud participant in both the Ocean Wise Vancouver Aquarium Conservation Program and the Marine Stewardship Council. Look for menu notations that indicate that the catch is local, from the Island area and sustainable.

Rock Cod Cafe also commits to taking care of gluten-free and celiac diners. “Our waitstaff are pleased to walk you through Rock Cod’s comprehensive celiac-friendly offerings to customize your order according to your sensitivities. When we prepare celiac-friendly meals, we use clean, separate pans, separate flippers, a separate cutting board and employ good hand-washing techniques to minimize the risk of cross contamination.  Your health and enjoyment are important to us so we caution our diners that our deep fryer is used to cook wheat item. Please choose accordingly.”

Rock Cod is determined to make all their offerings the best that they can be from fish, veggies, chicken and beef! Give them a try – you’ll be hooked for life! Now serving Wow Factor Gluten-Free Desserts!

View Celiac-Friendly Menu • RockCodCafe.com • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram
View Regular Menu.
www.oceanwise.ca
www.msc.org

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Sep
9
Sat
Back to School Sale @ Pomme Natural Market Nanaimo
Sep 9 all-day

🍎 Back to School Sales at both Pomme locations! Saturday, September 9th!

Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo!
6560 Metral Drive – 8:30am to 8pm – 7 days a week – 250-390-1955
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Pomme Natural Market in Coquitlam!
2755 Lougheed Highway – 8am to 10pm – 7 days a week – 604-475-2505
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🍎 Demos! Samples! Gift Basket Draws! 10% Off Store Wide! 🍎
Pomme Natural Markets Gluten Free Flyer

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Click here for Pomme’s Complete September Flyer

Our Vancouver Island location, Pomme Nanaimo, has been selected in Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City vote for six years running! We’re proud to offer Nanaimo and the surrounding region the most healthy and ethically sourced groceries, supplements and vitamins we can find. We’re constantly inspired by our local community, and we jump at every opportunity to work with our awesome Vancouver and Gulf Island growers and producers!

Pomme Natural Market has been voted voted Nanaimo’s Best Health Food Store in the
Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City!

Pomme strives to provide gluten-free shoppers with as many options — and as much support — as possible to help them make the best choices for their lives, sticking to  fundamental ethical and nutritional values when deciding what makes it to their shelves.  Never hesitate to ask for information or advice while you shop!

Pomme researches every company they work with. Starting off with some simple no’s: no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners are allowed in our markets, beyond that  a focus on local and Canadian vendors, the uniqueness of products, the quality of ingredients, and the ethics of the companies. They listen to customers’ recommendations — to make sure we’re getting the best of the best!

Pomme Natural Market in Coquitlam

Pomme PoCo is our first and biggest Pomme! We offer the Tri-Cities a huge selection of ethically selected, super healthy groceries, certified organic produce, and excellent vitamins and supplements—as well as a wide range of natural home and kitchenware! We have a natural deli packed full of fresh, ready-to-eat meals, snacks and treats. We use the same top quality, organic and grass fed ingredients you’ll find in our aisles for our made-in-house deli foods.

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