The Blue Orchard

10/11/2026

We’re closing at 4pm today to celebrate Thanksgiving, because even shopkeepers need time to peel potatoes, negotiate oven space and claim they’ve “just got room” for dessert.

Pop into our shop on Willow Street, Chemainus, before 4pm for a browse and any last-minute gifts. Then we’re handing over customer service to the turkey!

Happy Thanksgiving from both of us. We’re thankful for your support, your visits and the lovely community we’re part of. Wishing you good company, delicious food and hopefully someone else volunteering to do the washing-up!

10/10/2026

Buying presents for the family can be tricky. There’s the person who has everything, the friend who says “don’t get me anything” and the relative whose hobbies seem to change every fortnight. Come and have a browse at our shop on Willow Street, Chemainus. We’ve a lovely selection of presents for family and friends, plus something special for the person doing all the shopping. Yes, you. You’ve been very good this year. Mostly.

We’re open from 10am to 5pm every day, so pop in and see what catches your eye. You might arrive looking for a gift for someone else and leave with a little something for yourself. We promise to be very understanding.

10/09/2026

A little Scottish warmth has arrived in Chemainus! Discover our new blankets, knee blankets, scarves and bags, all made with genuine Scottish tartan from Scotland itself. Perfect for keeping cosy, looking stylish or convincing yourself you need just one more bag. Pop in and see us on Willow Street, next door to the Owls Nest Café. We’re open daily from 10am to 5pm.

09/30/2026

Christmas is only 87 days away, which means there’s still plenty of time to be organised… or 86 days to put it off.

We’re already excited about the festive break, but first we’ve got plenty of wonderful things in store for that special person in your life. Yes, you can count yourself in that list too. We won’t tell.

Find us on Willow Street, Chemainus, open every day from 10am to 5pm. Come along for a browse, a laugh and a little Christmas inspiration. We’d love to see you.

09/17/2026

It’s suspiciously quiet in town today, so come in for a chat about British culture, our charming little eccentricities, and the indisputable fact that British chocolate is better than anything you can buy here. Debate is welcome, although naturally, you’ll be wrong. Find us on Willow St, Chemainus, BC. Opposite Serious Coffee. Open 10am to 5pm everyday

09/05/2026

There’s something for everyone in the shop today, including plenty of things you never knew you needed until you saw them!

Come in, meet us, have a laugh and explore our fascinating store. You’ll find us on Willow Street in Chemainus, BC, open every day from 10 am to 5 pm.

08/23/2026

There’s something for everyone at our store, whether you’re looking for a favourite treat or fancy discovering something completely new. Come in, have a browse, have a laugh, and see what tempts your tastebuds.

You’ll find us on Willow Street in Chemainus, right next to the Owl’s Nest Café. Pop in and see what you’ve been missing!

06/26/2026

Let’s put our best step forward this summer!

🌻LET'S GET CHEMAINUS READY!

We're heading into one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year, with many family friendly community events just around the corner. Over the next few weeks, we'll be welcoming THOUSANDS of visitors to our community!

As we prepare to showcase everything that makes Chemainus special, we're asking residents, business owners, and property owners to help us put our best foot forward this summer.💪

Take a few extra minutes to spruce up storefronts, tidy gardens and yards, refresh signage, pick up litter, and add a little extra curb appeal wherever you can. Every effort - big or small - helps create a welcoming and vibrant community for visitors and residents alike.

🌿 Sweep sidewalks and entrances
🌿 Pull a few weeds
🌿 Pick up litter
🌿 Water flowers and planters
🌿 Clean windows
🌿 Freshen up storefronts and displays

Together, let's show off the pride, charm, and beauty that make Chemainus such a remarkable place to live, work, and visit this summer! ☀️

Our municipal crews work hard year-round to keep Chemainus beautiful, but they can't be everywhere at once. Our community spirit is something we take great pride in. Please help your neighbor, do your part, and lets work together as a team!

We've got plenty of lively community events, expected to bring in many visitors coming up soon!

📅 SummerFest – June 28, 10am–3pm, Waterwheel Square
🚗 SummerFest Auto Show – June 28, 10am–3pm, Willow Street
🍁Canada Day Celebration – July 1, 11am–3pm, Waterwheel Park
🛍️ The Giant Street Market – July 4, 9am–3pm, Willow Street
🎵 Chemainus Blues Festival – July 4, music starts at 2pm, Waterwheel Park

Thank you for helping Chemainus shine!

04/24/2026

Do you have unwanted ‘stuff’ in and around your home? The solution is to load it into the trunk (boot) of your car and sell it alongside others at the Bootsale at Waterwheel Park on May 9th and 23rd. Check space availability first by emailing [email protected]

+District Chamber of Commerce

04/11/2026

VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE - We try to meet the needs of everyone. We have a complete area of Vegan sweets plus some Gluten Free biscuits. Come see what else we have 🙂 open Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm