Mayne Island Community Chamber of Commerce

On this rainy Sunday we are excited to bring you our feature on Mayne Lights . What better way to light up a grey, rainy day than candles? They can be contacted at [email protected] and are a virtual business run from their workshop on Mayne Island. 1. What types of items do you carry? -We make hand crafted, sustainable clean burning coconut soy wax candles and beeswax food wraps.... 2. If you could buy yourself one (or two) things from your own shop to have for Christmas what would those items be, and why? -I would buy a large vintage jar candle in lavender cedarwood scent. I love the look of the vintage jars and the joy of finding them! The candle light is extra pretty through these beautiful jars. The lavender cedarwood scent is my personal favourite, and makes me think of Mayne Island. 3. Do you have something for sale that people might not know you have? We've started selling a few of our scents in sweet black metal tins, the perfect little gift or stocking stuffer! 4. Something interesting about yourself or your business. -I light a candle every morning when I get up, the light is soft and easy to wake up with. I usually have at least one burning in the house, if not a few. We're always testing something, a new scent, container, etc. 5. Anything else you would like to add? -Thank you for liking our candles and beeswax food wraps! We enjoy being part of the maker community on Mayne Island. Thanks Mayne Lights! #MayneIslandLiving #mayneisland #candles #smallbiz #shoplocal The Southern Gulf Islands

Happy Saturday! Our member business being featured today is Mayne Island Brewing Company . They are located at 490 Fernhill Rd and can be contacted via email at [email protected], or phoned 250-539-5011/250-526-0711. 1. What types of items do you carry? -We brew 14 styles of Bottle Conditioned Beer and sell in mixed 4 or 6 packs of 330 ml bottles or 750 ml bottles and loads of Hand Printed Branded Merchandise ... 2. If you could buy yourself one (or two) things from your own shop to have for the holidays what would those items be, and why? -For Christmas I would buy a 12 Days of Christmas 12 Pack of our Greatest Hits 12 x 500 ml bottles packaged in a box with a record image on front with Brewers liner notes in the box Because its in short supply and a great way to drink in the new year. 3. Do you have something for sale that people might not know you have? If yes, what? -Besides great locally brewed artisan craft beers we have loads of hand printed branded Hoodies, hats, toques and t-shirts for sale at reasonable prices 4. Something interesting about yourself or your business. -We have an Outdoor Tasting/Picnic Area open year around for Tastings-Covid Rules Apply-(some seating is under a sail for rainy days-you can bring a pack lunch or snack and tasting some great Beers on Tap) 5. Anything else you would like to add? We are celebrating Our fourth Anniversary (Dec10th) with a new Brew- A Barrel Aged Mayne-ich Lager - a 4 pack of these under the tree will make anyone your Beau under the mistletoe! Congratulations on your 4th Anniversary Mayne Island Brewing Company ! #MayneIslandLiving #MayneIsland #smallbatches #Brewery @The Southern Gulf Islands

On this fine Friday, we are featuring the Mayne Island Barber Shop. They are located at 725 Fernhill Rd. and can be contacted by calling 250-539-3378 or emailing [email protected]. 1. What types of items do you carry? -Barbershop: Men's haircuts, beard trims and shaves... 2. If you could buy yourself one (or two) things from your own shop to have for the holidays what would those items be, and why? -Gift Certificate for a haircut 3. Do you have something for sale that people might not know you have? If yes, what? -Shave cream made in Vancouver specifically for the Barbershop 4. Something interesting about yourself or your business. -Michael was born in London, England and has been cutting hair since he was 15 years of age. 5. Anything else you would like to add? -Merry Christmas! Thank you Mayne Island Barber Shop ! #MayneIslandLiving #MayneIsland #shoplocal #farmers The Southern Gulf Islands

Our next business to be featured is Meadowmist Farm, which is located at 380 Merryman Dr. The answers to our questions were provided by the extraordinary Joyce, owner of Meadowmist Farm. 1. What types of items do you carry? -Goatsmilk soap, sheepskins and woolen products, e.g. yarn, socks, duvets, pillows, cushions.... 2. If you could buy yourself one (or two) things from your own shop to have for the holidays what would those items be, and why? -Soap, for pleasure and cleanliness during this COVID crisis; yarn, to create something warm and useful during this time of lockdown; duvets, pillows, cushions, and sheepskins to cuddle up in for comfort. 3. Do you have something for sale that people might not know you have? If yes, what? -Compost for your garden 4. Something interesting about yourself or your business. - I have been enjoying being out of the city and showing visitors real farm life for many years. 5. Anything else you would like to add? -Be grateful for family, friends, and this beautiful place in which we live. Thanks Joyce! You can see Meadowmist's website here: https://meadowmistfarm.weebly.com/ and can contact her through: Email:[email protected] Tel: 250-539-3316 Cell: 250-539-0858 #MayneIslandLiving #MayneIsland #shoplocal #farmers The Southern Gulf Islands

We asked our members some questions to help you get to know them better, just in time for the holiday season. First up is Books On Mayne, which is located in the Fernhill Centre Mall at 574 Fernhill Rd. Answers were provided by the wonderful Gail Noonan, owner of the shop. 1. What types of items do you carry? -I primarily carry books that I like to think of as gently pre-read with a smattering of new books. I also have greeting cards, postcards, booksmarks and have recently... introduced CDs by local musicians. 2. If you could buy yourself one (or two) things from your own shop to have for the holidays what would those items be, and why? -I have already bought myself a couple of CDs and would like to buy a number of books that keep getting snapped up before I ever have a chance to read them. 3. Do you have something for sale that people might not know you have? If yes, what? -People might not be aware that I have postcards printed on a letterpress, CDs of local musicians or knitted pumpkins. Actually I am out of pumpkins but I do have knitted Christmas trees with freshwater pearl ornaments. 4. Something interesting about yourself or your business. -As a neophyte bookstore owner I have realized how important it is to listen to the people who come through the door. I have learned so much about the books on my shelves from people pointing to something they have read and telling me about it.They are my teachers. 5. Anything else you would like to add? -If the book you were dreaming of reading is not on my shelves I can track it down and order it for you even if you aren't quite sure of the title or author. Or maybe it wasn't a book you wanted at all but a knitted pumpkin. Thanks Gail! #MayneIsland #MayneIslandLiving #shoplocal #SGI The Southern Gulf Islands #bookstore

Another delicious restaurant option being offerred tonight on Mayne! Springwater Lodge #MayneIsland #Mayne The Southern Gulf Islands