Chemainus Chamber of Commerce

Giant Street Market will be July 6, 2013

Chamber Staff — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:20:11 +0000

This year the Chemainus Giant Street Market will be Saturday, July 6.The market is an annual event looked for by shoppers from all over the Island, and even some from the lower mainland. Four blocks of Willow Street are closed to traffic, and vendors set out their wares for the hundreds of people who come for the warm and exciting atmosphere as much as the unique shopping experience.

Bargain hunters come for sale items from local merchants and “yard sale” booths.

Others come searching amongst the antiques and collectables for that fabulous find that’s worth many times the asking price.Thise who appreciate fine arts and crafts can buy from the artists and artisans, and take home an experience along with that perfect new addition to their home, or an unusual gift for a loved one.

The number of vendors has increased each of the last two years, and the prime spots go fast. The application forms for the market are now available, and vendors are strongly urged to reserve their spot as soon as possible. As a general rule, vendors from 2012 will be able to keep the location they had last year, although preference is given to business owners if they want the spot directly in front of their store. Since businesses move around, sometimes we must relocate another vendor. In this case we do our best to find a spot as close as possible to the original.

Wednesday Market Vendor Registration Underway

Chamber Staff — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:05:16 +0000

The Chamber is now accepting applications from vendors wishing a spot in this summer’s Wednesday Market. The theme continues to be “Make It, Bake It, or Grow it!”. Vendors must be from Vancouver Island or one of the Gulf Islands to qualify, and their products must be hand made or locally grown. Preference is given to farm produce and value-added food products such as preserves, baking, or herb or soup mixes.

In past years, the market has run 15 weeks, from the first Wednesday of June until the middle of September. In response to demand from the vendors, the 2013 season will begin on the last Wednesday in May and run for 18 weeks to the end of September. We have also adjusted the hours of operation to begin at 10 am and end at 4:00 pm instead of the previous 11 am – 4:30 pm.

During the 2012 season we tried adding a few more booths in the treed area of the park adjacent to the traditional market location in the parking lot. This allowed us to bring in a few more unique vendors to increase the diversity of products available. This year we will continue wit this in the busy summer months, when many enjoy being able to shop in the cooler area under the trees.

Interested vendors may download the market rules and application form here. The form should be returned as soon as possible so the Chamber can confirm the list of accepted vendors. If preferred, payment may be deferred as late as April, with a payment deadline of April 26 for season vendors.

To return the form you may:

Mail to: Chemainus & District Chamber of Commerce, Box 575, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K0
Fax to: 250-246-3251
E-mail to: chamber [at] chemainus [dot] bc [dot] ca
Or bring it to the Visitor Centre in Chemainus at 9796 Willow Street.

Our Visitor Centre

Chamber Staff — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 23:29:24 +0000

Come and see us!

The Chamber is located at 9796 Willow Street in Chemainus. We share premises with the Chemainus Visitor Centre, which serves tens of thousands of people every year from close to home or from the far reaches of the globe.

Chemainus Wednesday Market

Chamber Staff — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:51:40 +0000

Chemainus Wednesday Market

Every Wednesday from June through early September, Waterwheel Park is home to farmers and craftspeople selling their unique products. Seasonal produce, baking, preserves, arts and crafts and more!

A Chamber of Commerce project

Crofton

Chamber Staff — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:57:34 +0000

Crofton

The town of Crofton is on the southern end of the Chemainus Valley, and is viewed here from a departing Saltspring Island ferry.

Jeanne Ross photo

Chemainus Village Square under Construction

Chamber Staff — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 08:56:32 +0000

Chemainus Village Square

Under construction at Chemainus Road and Oak Street, this will house 49th Parallel Grocery, a private liquor store, Island Savings Credit Union, a new drug store and more.

Chemainus Sawmill

Chamber Staff — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 23:00:24 +0000

Operated by Western Forest Products, the Chemainus mill is designed to extract high value and recovery , running three shifts, and employing 160 people. It produces a wide variety of products for markets in Japan, Australia, Belgium, and North America.

photo courtesy Western Forest Products

Thetis and Penelakut Island Ferry

Chamber Staff — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 18:07:31 +0000

This ferry links Thetis Island and Penelekut Island, home of the Penelakut First Nation, to Chemainus.

Jeanne Ross photo

Giant Street Market in July

Chamber Staff — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 03:31:10 +0000

Chemainus Giant Street Market in July

Join us for this amazing annual Chamber event July 6, 2013. Over 120 booths sell crafts, antiques, food of all kinds and more!

Contact the Chamber for space rentals and more information by e-mail or phone 250-246-3944.

Catalyst Paper, Crofton

Chamber Staff — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 01:44:21 +0000

The Catalyst Paper mill in Crofton is an integrated paper and pulp manufacturing division with three paper machines and two pulp machines. Major products include newsprint, directory paper and kraft pulp, which is used to manufacture printing, writing and tissue papers.

Photo courtesy of Catalyst Paper