We Are Local

We Are Local. You’re Gonna Love It. Supporting local businesses makes you feel quick-witted, clever and charming but the very best part about supporting local businesses is discovering the people and communities that make a city unique. ♥ Visit our website for listings of unique and independently-owned businesses within Canada's many lively communities. Have fun exploring the local!

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Stop by @camplifecoffee for a little shopping and a coffee for the drive home from whistler. #wearelocal #whistler #coffee (at Camp Lifestyle + Coffee Co.)

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Felling a tree at 16th and Cambie. #Vancouver #lumberjack #howcanadian

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Starts tomorrow! #Repost @wingsandhorns ・・・ the annual #wingsandhorns factory sale takes place this weekend in vancouver. 10am - 7pm 99 e. 4th ave

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Nice work #lampladies! #Repost @lampladies ・・・ Pick up your copy of the Globe and Mail this morning! #theglobeandmail #inprint #welovelamp #lightingdesign #design #designcompetition #industrialdesign #light #lampdesign #iyl #iyl2015 #lighting #productdesign #lightingdesigner #artanddesign #emergingdesigner #designstudent #designlover #welovelamp #vancouverdesign #vancouverevent photo repost from @promoteratheart

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Congratulations on 20 years! 🍾🎉💇🏽 #Repost @stormsalon : We are 20 years old this month!! To celebrate, we are offering 20% off all retail for the whole month. That's right, it's a great opportunity to stock up or pick up holiday gifts. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU, to all that have supported us over the years. We wouldn't be here without you all. XO #stormsalon (at Storm Salon)

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If I could I would brunch everyday. @slickityjim #wearelocal #slickityjims #mainstreetyvr #brunch (at Slickity Jim's Chat 'N Chew!)

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Please keep these thing in mind when heading out to do your holiday shopping. #wearelocal

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It's that time of year again! Get there early! #wearelocal #Repost @lutboutique ・・・ This weekend! Friday, Saturday and Sunday! (at Lüt Boutique)

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Leka is 4! To celebrate they are offering 10% OFF  all leka wear for the month of November. Yes, everything they make in shop is 10% OFF all month — that means all women clothing, girls clothing and headbands, and undies! #victoriabc #lekashop #lekaclothing #fortstreet #madeinbc #wearelocal (at Leka Clothing)

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Be sure to check out the fresh, modern #reigningchamp space in #kitsilano for quality Canadian-made goods. #wearelocal #Repost @reigningchamp : ・・・ Now Open | Reigning Champ Vancouver | 2119 West 4th Avenue Vancouver Canada | #ReigningChamp #MadeInCanada | Photo: Andrew Latreille

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Happy Monday everyone! #youlookmarvelous #westend #neighbourhood #community #vancouverisawesome #happymonday #wearelocal

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Mellow Mondays de Mayo — yoga, tacos & tequila! Si por favor! 🌵🌵🌵 #Repost @thepleasantshop ・・・ Hola amigos! *NEW* evening #yoga series by @mgbadassana at the shop starting Monday, May 11th and running for four weeks! Mellow Mondays de Mayo will combine rejuvenating hatha-flow w/ mellow yin, chased by a visit to @elcaminos for 10% off delicioso #latinamerican #cuisine...and 1/2 price margs! For more info and to register, email [email protected] #yogaeverydamnday #vancouveryoga #supportcommunity #supportlocal #yogaandtequila #itsallaboutbalance #mellowmondaysdemayo #badassana #vancouverfitness #eastvan #mountpleasant #community

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This promises to be a great pop-up event! #victoria #wearelocal #shoplocal #Repost @pigeonholehomestore 
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Please join us Saturday, May 9th for a Mother's Day Pop-Up shop featuring @korinnevader beautiful collection.

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We are looking forward to attending this tonight! #Repost @muchlittleshop 
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It's our VIP night next Wednesday May 6th! Come for an evening of sips, in-store specials, shopping new arrivals, and meeting some notable local designers. Kara Yoo + Modern Fort will be there - partial proceeds of their collaboration will support significant moms in our community. Also, The Candid Confectioner with her amazing caramels; and Hanna Wheale from Hanna Dorothy, beautiful and sustainably made clothing. It's gonna be a great evening. Visit our website and sign up for our newsletter to keep on top off future events and promos! 🎉😍@karayoojewelry @themodernfort @thecandidconfectioner @hannadorothy #wearelocal #shoplocal #supportlocal #mountpleasant #wearelocal (at Much & Little)

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Didn't make it today? Then be sure to go tomorrow! Visit all the amazing local vendors at #GotCraft #wearelocal #supportlocal #eastvan #craftshow #madeinbc

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Didn't make it today? Then be sure to go tomorrow! #GotCraft #wearelocal #supportlocal #eastvan #craftshow #madeinbc

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Great turn out at today's rally to save the skatepark at #mountpleasantpark from being torn down! Wonderful to see community members of all ages showing their support. Official Parks Board meeting is on Monday April 27 at 7pm — 2099 Beach Avenue. Hope to see you there! #community #mountpleasant #neighbourhood #keepkidsactive #skatedonthate (at Mount Pleasant Park)