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!

Jun
24
Fri
MAiiZ Tortillas @ Country Grocer Esquimalt - Island Good Days
Jun 24 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

MAiiZ Country Grocer 2Meet MAiiZ Nixtamal and sample their fabulous gluten-free tortillas at Island Good Days!

  • Country Grocer –  Esquimalt on Friday,  June 24 from 11am to 3pm
  • Country Grocer –  Royal Oak on Sunday,  June 26 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 • FacebookInstagramTwitterContact • 778-433-1544

Israel Alvarez Molina MAiiZ “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!

CFIG Award Country Grocer Royal Oak

Country Grocer Royal Oak wins the 2020 Canadian Federation of Independent Grocer Award for Medium Surface Category (size)

gluten free appreciation

Certificate of Appreciation from The Celiac Scene


Jun
26
Sun
MAiiZ Tortillas @ Country Grocer Royal Oak - Island Good Days
Jun 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

MAiiZ Country Grocer 2Meet 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 • FacebookInstagramTwitterContact • 778-433-1544

Israel Alvarez Molina MAiiZ “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!

CFIG Award Country Grocer Royal Oak

Country Grocer Royal Oak wins the 2020 Canadian Federation of Independent Grocer Award for Medium Surface Category (size)

gluten free appreciation

Certificate of Appreciation from The Celiac Scene


Jun
11
Sun
Poke Fresh • Lifestyle Markets • Big Wheel Burger • Taco Revolution @ Cook Street Block Party
Jun 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cook Street Village Block Party🏄‍♂️. It’s Party Time in Cook Street Village and You’re Invited!
🏄‍♂️. WHEN: Sunday, June 11 – 10am to 5pm
🏄‍♂️. WHERE: Cook Street Between Oscar & May SEE bit.ly/GFVictoriaCookFairfield
🏄‍♂️. WHO: All ages, licensed area, live music!
🏄‍♂️. CHECK OUT: Poke FreshBig Wheel BurgerLifestyle Markets • Taco Revolution
🏄‍♂️. thecookstvillage.com/thevillageblockparty •  Village Block Party FacebookInstagram


Poke Fresh Cook StreetPoke 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 …

Big Wheel CookBig Wheel Burger • 341 Cook Street • 250-381-0050 • See map
  • 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!
Delicious! Real! Food! Fast!

Taco Rev Food Truck DuncanTaco 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 WebsiteSchedule • InstagramFacebookTwitter

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 Cook StreetLifestyle Markets • 343 Cook St • 250-381-5450 • See map

Feb
2
Fri
MAiiZ Tortillas @ Thrifty Foods Sidney
Feb 2 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

MAiiZ Tortillas Thrifty FoodsFriday, February 2nd from 11am to 2pm

Sample MAiiZ Nixtamal Tortillas with Chef Israel’s Salsa Verde & local cheeses at Thrifty Foods in Sidney!

Also available at Admiral’s Walk • Belmont • Broadmead • Central Saanich • Cloverdale • Colwood • Fairfield • Hillside • James Bay • Quadra Saanich • Tuscany. More to follow!

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 • FacebookInstagramTwitterContact • 778-433-1544

Israel Alvarez Molina MAiiZ “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!

CFIG Award Country Grocer Royal Oak

Country Grocer Royal Oak wins the 2020 Canadian Federation of Independent Grocer Award for Medium Surface Category (size)

gluten free appreciation

Certificate of Appreciation from The Celiac Scene


Feb
6
Tue
MAiiZ Tortillas @ Thrifty Foods Belmont
Feb 6 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

MAiiZ TastingEnjoy a taste of MAiiZ Tortillas & Chef Israel’s Salsa Verde! Say hi to MAija! 

  • Tuesday, February 6 from 2 – 5pm. Thrifty Foods Belmont. Tortillas & Chef Israel’s Salsa Verde! 
  • Friday, February 9 from 11am to 2pm Thrifty Foods Sidney. Tortillas & Salsa Verde!
  • Also on Friday, February 9! 3 – 5pm at Root Cellar Mackenzie. Chips & Tortillas!

Also available at Thrifty Foods Admiral’s Walk • Belmont • Broadmead • Central Saanich • Cloverdale • Colwood • Fairfield • Hillside • James Bay • Quadra Saanich • Tuscany. More to follow!

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 • FacebookInstagramTwitterContact • 778-433-1544

Israel Alvarez Molina MAiiZ “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!

CFIG Award Country Grocer Royal Oak

Country Grocer Royal Oak wins the 2020 Canadian Federation of Independent Grocer Award for Medium Surface Category (size)

gluten free appreciation

Certificate of Appreciation from The Celiac Scene


Feb
9
Fri
MAiiZ Tortillas @ Thrifty Foods Sidney
Feb 9 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

MAiiZ TastingEnjoy a taste of MAiiZ Tortillas & Chef Israel’s Salsa Verde! Say hi to MAija! 

  • Friday, February 9 from 11am to 2pm Thrifty Foods Sidney. Tortillas & Salsa Verde!
  • Also on Friday, February 9! 3 – 5pm at Root Cellar Mackenzie. Chips & Tortillas!

Also available at Thrifty Foods Admiral’s Walk • Belmont • Broadmead • Central Saanich • Cloverdale • Colwood • Fairfield • Hillside • James Bay • Quadra Saanich • Tuscany. More to follow!

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 • FacebookInstagramTwitterContact • 778-433-1544

Israel Alvarez Molina MAiiZ “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!

CFIG Award Country Grocer Royal Oak

Country Grocer Royal Oak wins the 2020 Canadian Federation of Independent Grocer Award for Medium Surface Category (size)

gluten free appreciation

Certificate of Appreciation from The Celiac Scene


MAiiZ Tortillas @ Root Cellar
Feb 9 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

MAiiZ TastingEnjoy a taste of MAiiZ Tortillas & Chef Israel’s Salsa Verde! Say hi to MAija! 

  • Friday, February 9! 3 – 5pm at Root Cellar Mackenzie. Chips & Tortillas!
  • ALSO ON Friday, February 9 from 11am to 2pm Thrifty Foods Sidney. Tortillas & Salsa Verde!

Also available at Thrifty Foods Admiral’s Walk • Belmont • Broadmead • Central Saanich • Cloverdale • Colwood • Fairfield • Hillside • James Bay • Quadra Saanich • Tuscany. More to follow!

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 • FacebookInstagramTwitterContact • 778-433-1544

Israel Alvarez Molina MAiiZ “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!

CFIG Award Country Grocer Royal Oak

Country Grocer Royal Oak wins the 2020 Canadian Federation of Independent Grocer Award for Medium Surface Category (size)

gluten free appreciation

Certificate of Appreciation from The Celiac Scene