Save-On-Foods is usually my go-to place for grocery shopping. As long ago I discovered their online delivery in Edmonton when I was on crutches and real deep winter was moving in fast - dangerous for cane users but worse on crutches. Back then the price of delivery was very minimal. With how the prices have gone up for all things, I'm not surprised about delivery fees but I do feel after a certain dollar amount it should be waived. As such, I haven't done any online delivery orders while in the Cowichan Valley but when able to log onto the platform (that's tricky on older phones), I have used the pick-up option. I also use their platform to price check and search products before going shopping. Personally, I also shop in this store. Most times when driving up and down the island, as well as when I'm spending time in Duncan. Easy to spot from both directions on the highway, however you do need to keep your attention sharp in the parking lot. As a driver and pedestrian - being there is a lot of people always coming and going from the grocery and the other businesses and restaurants. Store itself is kept up nicely and the few staff (on floor and cashiers) I had the pleasure to chat with seem knowledgable and truly kind to any customer. Disabled or not. One stock guy awhile ago even spent over 5 min looking for a specailty fruit drink (I was looking for the Karma drinks and yes it is carried here but not the one flavour I was looking for and not available individually to try the new ones to me either) and that effort was greatly appreciated by me. Especially as I wasn't able to do a lot of bending that day/didn't think to check the boxed drinks for that option I was looking for. I do find it odd that not once at this store (when I'm packing the groceries or the cashier is doing so), that no offer for carry out assistence is provided. Most times I would ask but as they already look so short on cashiers up front, I don't feel right asking for help on the slower mobility days. Always good selection of food options but price-wise, like most big groceries, you really need to know what you're shopping for before you get there. Or you could really end up leaving with two shopping bags with a total that should be for four. It's worth keeping tabs on their deals and ability to gain points. I got a turkey that was mostly paid by points this year and in past years (if I move fast enough for deals during black friday weekend), that same size of turkey is completely free. Layout wise is fairly similar to most Save-On-Foods. This is a good thing and a bad thing for those that struggle with moblity. You'll be able to find what you're looking for but if you are short on energy, walking distance is an issue or you can't be in a bigger store for a long period of time (maybe migraine sensitivity from music or light hits), this will be a big store for you. So often I go here when I'm with my friend who pushes the cart for our bigger shops or I know my energy that day is going to sustain my needs to take breaks while walking the long rows like most major stores have. I really do wish Save-On-Foods everywhere would have a few more end-cap fridge/freezer spots thoughtout the store for the many that do struggle with distances to walk and carry items (as not everyone can push an unfamilar shopping cart without hurting themselves). Parking here is not a problem. It is a giant parking lot, with some handicap spots. However, those few spots do fill up very fast. So I find it odd not more are available when you compare the number of stalls and the size of the parking lot, speed of traffic coming off the main highway and how busy this place can be (as it is right on a major intersection of Duncan just before driving into downtown and many other bigger stores and restaurants are all connected to this network of parking lot space layouts). So friends do look twice, three times if it's a foggy day, before going from your parking space over to the side of the grocery store and vice versa. Over all a decent store to stop for regular groceries and usually get home with a new item to try (be it crackers, cheese, ice cream or whatever has caught my attention and isn't too costly to try out). read more

This save on is located walking distance from Superstore. They sure have some competition. The store is quite big and the isles are nice and wide. The store is very well stocked. It's clean and bright inside. read more

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Save-On foods Duncan offers excellent quality in all areas of produce, the staff are friendly and helpful, especially Jason who once helped me as I was in excrutiating pain from legs blasted by a land mine while I struggled to shop with a push cart as the only conveyance offered. Because the single worn-out piece of junk was being used - or was out of order again. Several times this thing ran out of juice and I had to halt my shopping . I spoke to Geoff, the manager who, while attentive, seemed to have no understanding that batteries have a life-span and must be replaced every few years. Last week I used the cart and found a broken wheel which jolted my sore back. Other local stores have between 4 - 8 of these carts, all operational. On behalf of the other disabled I will pursue my complaints. I will not be shopping there until I can rely on a shopping experience that is not painful or frustrating. read more