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It's time for another introduction to an amazing b

It's time for another introduction to an amazing business in @downtowncourtenay!

The team at @islaconsignment have been in their space for a few years and their newly renovated shop is beautiful and chic. We asked the owner, Grace, a few questions about Isla:

1. What inspired you to start your business?

Back in the Summer of 2021 I was keen for a new career challenge. I wanted something that would contribute to the community while promoting sustainability. I have always been interested in clothing and, in particular, sustainable fashion, so opening my own consignment store was an opportunity for a career that aligned with my values.

2. What brought you to Downtown Courtenay?

Initially, I ran my store from my home in Cumberland. As interest grew, I added a social media account and began hosting and attending clothing pop-ups. After two years I decided to explore retail space opportunities and downtown Courtenay was my first choice. The popularity of clothing consignment exploded at this time and I saw an opportunity to open a store focusing on affordable fashion and slow fashion brands.

3. What makes your business unique?

My vision when opening Isla was to elevate consignment in a way that feels like you're shopping at a high end boutique. Our space is bright, inviting, well organized and peaceful, plus it always smells great! We prioritize natural fabrics such as linen and wool and always keep those in stock. In fact, you can find a whole rack dedicated to slow fashion brands at affordable prices.

Visit Isla Consignment frequently to find your next favourite piece as our turnover rate is high and new items are added daily. We are always accepting new consignors and our appointments are open throughout the week. You can book online at www.islaconsignment.com

Island Taste Trail returns to Courtenay until Nove

Island Taste Trail returns to Courtenay until November 10.

This exciting, multi-community event highlights the best of Vancouver Island’s food scene by encouraging eateries to create delicious pairings featuring local ingredients and/or local beverages. Participating restaurants, cafés and bakeries are pairing dishes either with a Vancouver Island beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) or offering a food pairing like soup and sandwich featuring a local product.

Connect with other food lovers across the island by checking out participating businesses in Downtown Courtenay.

Fall is the season of comfort food and cozy gatherings with friends, where warm, hearty dishes and local flavours bring people together to celebrate the richness of the season. Head out and support local businesses today!

https://islandtastetrail.ca/courtenay-comox/

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Huge shout out to @courtenaybosleys who are provid

Huge shout out to @courtenaybosleys who are providing some ter-ruff-ic prizes for the Halloween Dog Parade!! (Prizes not as shown - this is just a picture from their instagram!) They will be on site with some giveaways as well, we can't wait to have them join us in @downtowncourtenay.

They are also celebrating their 8th anniversary on October 19th, so check out their store from 11am to 4pm to help celebrate!

We are very excited to announce that Emily from @e

We are very excited to announce that Emily from @embark.photo will be at the Halloween Dog Parade in @downtowncourtenay on October 26th! As you and your furry friends gather preparing for the walk, Emily will be snapping pictures to capture the magic and fun. She is also donating a prize so make sure to come down and take part!

More information at www.downtowncourtenay.com

A Big Wheelcome to our newest member in the DCBIA

A Big Wheelcome to our newest member in the DCBIA : Big Wheel Burger!

This past weekend was the launch of @downtowncourtenay's newest eatery, and we are very excited to see that the community showed up Big Time to support.

We talked with the team at Big Wheel Burger to get to know them better.

1. What inspired your to start your business?

We started Big Wheel Burger as we saw a need to do Fast Food better and change the stigma that fast food can't be good food.

2. What brought you to Downtown Courtenay?

During college I came to work in Courtenay and have many friends here, also, one of our partners grew up in Courtenay. Comox Valley is the perfect community for our business and we are very excited to finally have our store open.

3. What can customers find with you that they won't find anywhere else?

Our product is unique in many ways. While American Cheesburgers have been around for decades, we are proud to use grass fed hormone free beef for our smash burgers and local ingredients whenever possible. We are Canada's first Carbon Neutral Restaurant changing the stigma that fast food brings garbage to the community. We also have a Community Foundation that has generated over $700,000.00 since 2020 for community non-profits where our stores are located. We want the communities we serve to be better off for having us here

I can't say enough how lucky we are to have this amazing business in our community, and even more so to have them in our beautiful Downtown. Come to Big Wheel Burger today!!

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This Howloween we are putting together a special e

This Howloween we are putting together a special event for our canine companions in @downtowncourtenay! On October 26th, bring your furry friend in their most ghoulish, cutest, or outrageous outfits to parade along the sidewalks downtown.

A suggested route will begin at the Pet Treat Bakery, located in the Beaufort Association parking lot, 495 6th Street. Meet up with our Marmot Mascot and volunteers to learn the route, and make your way past the amazing businesses found downtown. Various locations will have special items for your puppers, and prizes for best costume will be offered as well!

The walk starts at 12:00 pm on Oct 26th, be there or be scared!

One of the many delights of @downtowncourtenay is

One of the many delights of @downtowncourtenay is the abundance of dining options. One of the latest additions to your choices is @taco_bandido79 found at 463A 5th Street 😄

Taco Bandido was operating before joining us downtown as a food truck, and they bring that vibe to their restaurant for you to enjoy. We asked a few questions to get to know them better:

1. What inspired you to start your business?

The love for Mexican culture and food. The passion of cooking. The insanity to start a business!

2. What brought you to downtown Courtenay?

We saw the opportunity to lease on 5th Street which is one of Courtenay's best locations for business.

3. What can customers find with you that they won't find anywhere else?

Customers can come experience traditional Mexican food as they would in Mexico, particularly the street food. We also try to maintain a casual food truck vibe that sets us apart from most restaurants.

We at the DCBIA can say from experience that the food offered at @taco_bandido79 is exceptional, but there is no better way to know than trying it yourself!

Ready for some creative fun?! Meet someone new, gr

Ready for some creative fun?! Meet someone new, grab a pen, and get drawing—no peeking, and no lifting your pen!
Kelly Broza is bringing @drawtogethercomoxvalley to Pulse on the Plaza this Friday and we can't wait! 🥳✏️🤩
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Warmly welcome the fall season with your friends, family, and neighbours in the heart of Courtenay for the last 'Pulse on the Plaza' event of 2024, happening on September 27th, at the corner of Duncan and 6th Avenue in Courtenay. Expect live musical performances, interactive storytelling, artmaking, and some mouth-watering food in collaboration with @lushvalleyfood!

Nourishing stew will be provided by @farmerskitchen.foodtruck for $10 a plate, all proceeds going back to support Lush Valley and their mission to bring food security to the Comox Valley!

This super (soup-er😄) idea is inspired by the children's book Stone Soup! While enjoying the meal, you can also experience the story coming to life through a Stone Soup storybook slideshow on the Gallery's Plaza screen, reminding us all that we are stronger together!

Join us for an old-fashioned community square dance on Duncan Ave with the Western Family String Band and Ocean Waves! Don't know how to do it? No worries! There is no experience needed; all dances will be taught on the spot to live music and everyone is welcome.
The event will include a performance by Fanfare, with his one-of-a-kind solo act! Fanfare, masterfully loops guitar, violin, soulful vocals, and beatbox rhythms to ignite the stage.
As always, family-focused artmaking opportunities are offered at @comoxvalleyartgallery's Make Art Station featuring screen printing expert Andy MacDougall of Wachiay Studio. September’s Pulse will additionally include a fall-themed collaborative community artmaking project inspired by Andy Goldsworthy.

For the safety of everyone, including our furry friends, please leave your dogs at home. @elevatethearts @downtowncourtenay

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Warmly welcome the fall season with your friends,

Warmly welcome the fall season with your friends, family, and neighbours in the heart of Courtenay for the last 'Pulse on the Plaza' event of 2024, happening on September 27th, at the corner of Duncan Avenue and 6th Street in Courtenay. Expect live musical performances, interactive storytelling, artmaking, and some mouth-watering food in collaboration with Lush Valley.

Join us for an old-fashioned community square dance on Duncan Ave with the Western Family String Band! Don't know how to do it? No worries! There is no experience needed, all dances are taught on the spot to live music and everyone is welcome.

The event will include a performance by Fanfare, with his one-of-a-kind solo act! Fanfare, masterfully loops guitar, violin, soulful vocals, and beatbox rhythms to ignite the stage.

And - as a symbolic “close” to a summer of community and connection, everyone is welcome to nourish body and soul during a meal and storytelling experience that brings to life the lessons learned in the children’s book, Stone Soup, reminding us that we are stronger together. Nourishing veggie stew provided by Lush Valley for $10 a plate, all proceeds going back to support Lush Valley and their mission to bring food security to the Comox Valley.

As always, family-focused artmaking opportunities are offered at CVAG's Make Art Station featuring screen printing expert Andy MacDougall of Wachiay Studio and Kelly Broza's participatory artmaking station "Draw Together Strangers." September’s Pulse will additionally include a fall-themed collaborative community artmaking project inspired by Andy Goldsworthy.

This event is produced by @comoxvalleyarts , @comoxvalleyartgallery, @elevatethearts, and @downtowncourtenay, with amazing support from our collaborator @lushvalleyfood

Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of music, art, and community! Stay in the loop for updates and learn more about Pulse on the Plaza here.

For the safety of everyone, including our furry friends, please leave your dogs at home.

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