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!
Join Pepper’s Foods for Caroling in the Village – Sunday, December 1st from 5 to 7pm. Celebrate the start of holiday season with your favourite holiday treats, prizes and the annual Pepper’s Turkey Draw! The Mount Douglas Secondary Jazz Bands & Choir will be there!
Take advantage of this week’s flyer while you are there!
A bustling market at 3829 Cadboro Bay Road, steps away from the University of Victoria and one of the largest playgrounds in Victoria, shop at Pepper’s Foods for a picnic, a barbecue or the gluten-free foods you need to sustain you week in and week out! A long-time supporter of the Canadian Celiac Association’s Annual Picnic, Pepper’s Foods is the very ‘heart’ of Cadboro Bay!
• Sale on Gluten-Free Items
• Weekly Specials
• Gluten-Free Product List
• Deliveries to Your Door
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• 10% Student discount EVERY day!
• 10% Senior’s discount Tuesdays and Wednesdays
What’s New at Pepper’s Foods!
“Any time a local vendor or distributor approaches us with a local product, we’re all ears and open to carrying their product.”
- Scott Zaichkowsky, Assistant Grocery Manager
Gyro Park & Beach at Cadboro Bay
The legendary home of the “Cadborosaurus” sea serpent, Cadboro Bay is a partially protected bay with the kind of long, sandy beaches that make for sublime summer swimming, strolling and boating. The park has a replica of the Cadborosaurus creature, said to be a relative of the Loch Ness Monster. Caddy, as it is known, usually allows itself to be seen once or twice a year. Cadboro Bay’s beaches are well-equipped for family outings with picnic facilities, public washrooms and a children’s playground. Pack a snack from Pepper’s and enjoy!
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Meet MAiiZ Nixtamal and sample their fabulous gluten-free tortillas at Island Good Days!
- Country Grocer – Royal Oak on Sunday, June 26 from 11am to 3pm
- Country Grocer – Esquimalt on Friday, June 24 from 11am to 3pm
MAiiZ Nixtamal Tortillas are made from certified organic corn grown in Armstrong, BC and lab-tested to be gluten free.
Chef Israel Alvarez Molina’s technique, inspired in the traditional Mesoamerican Nixtamalization process is more than just authentic, providing taste and structure. MAiiZ Nixtamal Tortillas have flavour, aroma, texture and elasticity.
When eating a Nixtamal Taco you don’t just taste the corn, you taste the process.
• Maiiz.ca • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter • Contact • 778-433-1544
“I want to feel proud about the food I produce, and I want people to feel good about what they are eating!” Chef Israel Alvarez Molina
Testimonials
- “Se siente el sabor de Mexico! I can taste the flavour of Mexico” @gtcanni
- “I love how the tortillas held together perfectly without breaking or getting soggy.” @propitiouspig
Country Grocer is a family-owned and operated grocery chain with 7 stores in Victoria, Cobble Hill, Salt Spring Island, Lake Cowichan and Nanaimo. Look for gluten-free shelf labels throughout their stores to guide you to exceptional products, amazing pricing and in-store manager specials!
Country Grocer Royal Oak wins the 2020 Canadian Federation of Independent Grocer Award for Medium Surface Category (size)
Certificate of Appreciation from The Celiac Scene
🏄♂️. It’s Party Time in Cook Street Village and You’re Invited!🏄♂️. thecookstvillage.com/thevillageblockparty • Village Block Party Facebook • Instagram
Poke Fresh • 240 Cook Street • 250-380-0669 See map
- Poke originates from Hawaii, fusing fresh diced fish with rice, veggies and an array of delicious toppings. Prepared with high-quality, rich-tasting and fresh ingredients. Poke Fresh chefs are knowledgeable about gluten free and ready to create a handcrafted bowl that will send your taste buds on a vacation to paradise … or at least Hawaii. Come on down to Cook Street and customize a bowl unique to you! Learn more here …
- pokefresh.ca • Facebook • Instagram • Contact
- MENU – Always make your needs known to servers. The gluten status of ingredients may change, but staff is well informed.
- SAUCES – 100% Gluten-Free – Purchase Bottles to Go.
- NEW! Shaved Ice – Blood Orange • Lemon • Lime
- Now serving gluten-free Lonetree Cider & Calliope Sauvignon Blanc
- Delivery: Skip the Dishes • Doordash
- Poke Fresh Menu
- Poke Fresh Caters!
- Find Poke Fresh in Broadmead Village!
- Right next door to the iconic Lifestyle Markets, Big Wheel enjoys a solid reputation with gluten-free diners for their dedicated deep-fryer, yummy gluten-free buns and their careful protocol!
- Get the Big Wheel App! iPhone • Android
- Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
- Big Wheel Burger Menu
- View Big Wheel Burger’s Secret Menu – Tell No One!
- Gluten-Free Crispy Chicken! Believe it! Cooked in Big Wheel’s dedicated GF fryer. Order it on the Big Crunch Burger on a GF bun or add it to Big Wheel’s Shaker Salad to make it a meal!
- Oat-Sensitive Celiacs: Big Wheel Burger uses Bob’s Red Mill Pure Oats in their gluten-free Nashville and Black Bean & Yam plant-based burgers.
- Find Big Wheel Burger at Westside Mall • Gateway Village • Langford • Nanaimo
Taco Revolution 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck
Everything Taco Rev serves is gluten-free, handmade from scratch in house and served with a passion and dedication to deliciousness and authenticity. It is our mission to deliver the exact same taco you would find on a street in Mexico. Every taco we serve, from the Chorizo Vegetariano to the Fish Taco, to the Chicken Tinga are all pulled directly from Mexico’s taco culture. We have dared to bring those flavours north and share them with you. It is time to taste a taco as it was meant to be; it is time for a true north Taco Revolution!
Taco Revolution Website • Schedule • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
NEW! Taco Revolution 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck Now Delivers – through Door Dash & Feastify!
See bit.ly/DoorDashTaco See Feastify NEW! Toll-Free Number! Place an order at 1-833-TACO-REV (1-833-822-6738).
Lifestyle Markets • 343 Cook St • 250-381-5450 • See map
- Since 1995, Lifestyle Markets on offers the most comprehensive selection of gluten-free flours and baking ingredients in British Columbia. Their location in the heart of Cook Street Village may be smaller but there are still hundreds of amazing organic foods, supplements and natural body care. Order anything you like to be brought in! Learn more …
- LifestyleMarkets.com • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
- View Lifestyle Markets Gluten-Free Product List
- View Lifestyle Markets Gluten-Free Sales
- View the Complete Lifestyle Markets Flyer
- View Lifestyle Markets Complete Product List
- Read Lifestyle Markets’ Blog
- Visit the store on Video!
- Lifestyle Markets on Douglas • Lifestyle Select in Sidney
♂️. It’s Party Time in Cook Street Village and You’re Invited!♂️. thevillageblockparty.com • Village Block Party Facebook • Instagram
Poke Fresh • 240 Cook Street • 250-380-0669 See map
- Poke originates from Hawaii, fusing fresh diced fish with rice, veggies and an array of delicious toppings. Prepared with high-quality, rich-tasting and fresh ingredients. Poke Fresh chefs are knowledgeable about gluten free and ready to create a handcrafted bowl that will send your taste buds on a vacation to paradise … or at least Hawaii. Come on down to Cook Street and customize a bowl unique to you! Learn more here …
- pokefresh.ca • Facebook • Instagram • Contact
- MENU – Always make your needs known to servers. The gluten status of ingredients may change, but staff is well informed.
- SAUCES – 100% Gluten-Free – Purchase Bottles to Go.
- NEW! Shaved Ice – Blood Orange • Lemon • Lime
- Now serving gluten-free Lonetree Cider & Calliope Sauvignon Blanc
- Delivery: Skip the Dishes • Doordash
- Poke Fresh Menu
- Poke Fresh Caters!
- Find Poke Fresh in Broadmead Village!
- Right next door to the iconic Lifestyle Markets, Big Wheel enjoys a solid reputation with gluten-free diners for their dedicated deep-fryer, yummy gluten-free buns and their careful protocol!
- Get the Big Wheel App! iPhone • Android
- Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
- Big Wheel Burger Menu
- View Big Wheel Burger’s Secret Menu – Tell No One!
- Gluten-Free Crispy Chicken! Believe it! Cooked in Big Wheel’s dedicated GF fryer. Order it on the Big Crunch Burger on a GF bun or add it to Big Wheel’s Shaker Salad to make it a meal!
- Oat-Sensitive Celiacs: Big Wheel Burger uses Bob’s Red Mill Pure Oats in their gluten-free Nashville and Black Bean & Yam plant-based burgers.
- Find Big Wheel Burger at Westside Mall • Gateway Village • Langford • Nanaimo
CHURROS & MOR • 325 Cook St in the Food Court • 250-986-9455 • See map
- What are churros? Think Mexican donuts, only better! A crispy exterior with soft, chewy insides, Jorge uses gluten-free flour to make them. Deep-fried, then rolled in cinnamon and sugar, topped with your choice of strawberry, chocolate or caramel sauce. Ask for ‘Roses’ if you love (vegan) ice cream’
- churrosandmor.com • Instagram • Facebook • contact@churrosandmor.com 250-986-9455
- Mon & Thurs Noon – 7.00. Fri – Sat – Sun 10.00 – 20.00 Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Hours may vary by season.
- Now available via Uber Eats, DoorDash & SkiptheDishes!
- Created in a 100% gluten-free, vegan setting.
Lifestyle Markets • 343 Cook St • 250-381-5450 • See map
- Since 1995, Lifestyle Markets on offers the most comprehensive selection of gluten-free flours and baking ingredients in British Columbia. Their location in the heart of Cook Street Village may be smaller but there are still hundreds of amazing organic foods, supplements and natural body care. Order anything you like to be brought in! Learn more …
- LifestyleMarkets.com • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
- View Lifestyle Markets Gluten-Free Product List
- View Lifestyle Markets Gluten-Free Sales
- View the Complete Lifestyle Markets Flyer
- View Lifestyle Markets Complete Product List
- Read Lifestyle Markets’ Blog
- Visit the store on Video!
- Lifestyle Markets on Douglas • Lifestyle Select in Sidney
