Nice little organic grocery store and cafe. Always sinking facing. Love the acoustic music nights.read more

Great coffee. Great books: local, cooking, farming, and lots of fiction. Interesting health foods…read moretoo - bought a book and some sprouts to try at home.

This is a hidden gem. They had the products that I needed and were super friendly. Their…read morehomeopathy selection is limited but perfect for beginners. The gummy bears were also very delicious and the prices were very reasonable.

When you're filling up for gas across the street at the Chevron, browsing for snacks for the rest…read moreof the trip to Tofino/Bamfield/Nanaimo, instead of opting for the usual gas station fare, run across the street to the Alberni Health Market bulk section. They've got tons of nuts, dried fruit, wasabi peas, jujubes (yes the "healthy" ones) and at prices that we could not believe. I mean a huge bag of almonds for a few dollars! Once you get over that odd health food store aroma (what is that exactly) you can fill your little bags with a plethora of treats without worrying about it breaking the bank. A great alternative to a bag of doritos (not that there's anything wrong with that)

Lucky people who live near Cumberland, on Vancouver Island. I found myself in Cumberland, on a…read moreSunday, most stores closed, but this gem of a food store, more like an emporium, with a "natural" ethic, was open...if I lived in this area, I'd be a regular. About a 15 minute drive from Courtenay, and close to Royston, on the Old Island Highway. Cumberland has a very interesting history, was once a bustling coal town at turn of last century, & is in a most beautiful part of Vancouver Island...wilderness at your doorstep. Looking to drop back in time? Visit Cumberland...while there, pop into Seeds.

Love this place. It showcases local products from the area. My favorite thing to purchase:…read more Hornby Island energy balls. Just a lovely little shop with friendly, helpful staff.

Decent coffee here and a cool little store too. Waiting for the ferry, this'd be my choice…read more There's no indoor seating but outdoor seating is sheltered from the sun and the rain.