Island Parent Fall 2023
Vancouver Island’s Parenting Resource for 35 Years: Out & About in Nature: Rain or Shine • The Cool of Volunteering at School • Lessons from a Little Kid • Setting Kids Up for Success at School • Be Gentle with Yourself • Tweens & Teens
Vancouver Island’s Parenting Resource for 35 Years: Out & About in Nature: Rain or Shine • The Cool of Volunteering at School • Lessons from a Little Kid • Setting Kids Up for Success at School • Be Gentle with Yourself • Tweens & Teens
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Family<br />
Favourites<br />
The Family Favourites results are in!<br />
Who has the best products, services<br />
and experiences? We asked and<br />
you answered. Developed to recognize<br />
quality family retailers and service<br />
providers in our community. Our<br />
readers were invited to vote online<br />
at islandparent.ca for their family<br />
favourites in 37 categories. The<br />
response was phenomenal. Thank<br />
you to everyone who voted and sent<br />
us such wonderful feedback. We have<br />
tallied your votes—here are your<br />
<strong>2023</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Parent</strong> Family Favourites!<br />
Favourite<br />
Food Service<br />
FOOD TRUCK<br />
Winner: Songhees Food Truck<br />
Runners Up: Taco Justice, Deadbeetz Burgers<br />
ICE CREAM SHOP<br />
Winner: Beacon Drive-In<br />
Runners Up: Parachute Ice Cream, Cold Comfort<br />
HAMBURGERS<br />
Winner: Bin 4<br />
Runners Up: Red Robin, Big Wheel Burger<br />
PIZZA<br />
Winner: Pizzeria Prima Strada<br />
Runners Up: Famoso, Oregano’s<br />
VEGAN<br />
Winner: Green Cuisine<br />
Runners Up: Be Love, Rebar<br />
ETHNIC<br />
Winner: Foo Asian Street Food<br />
Runners Up: Sizzling Tandoor, Bao<br />
FAMILY DINING<br />
Winner: Romeo’s<br />
Runners Up: Frankie’s Modern Diner, The Old Spaghetti<br />
Factory<br />
FOOD PREP SERVICE<br />
Winner: Fresh Prep<br />
Runners Up: Wolf Meal Prep, Local Urban Bites<br />
Favourite Retail<br />
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING<br />
Winner: Once upon a child<br />
Runners Up: Children’s Place, Carter’s<br />
BABY<br />
Winner: TJ’s<br />
Runners Up: Huckleberry, Momease<br />
TOYS<br />
Winner: Mastermind<br />
Runners Up: Kaboodles, The Red Balloon Toy Shop<br />
CONSIGNMENT<br />
Winner: Once upon a child<br />
Runners Up: A to Z Kids, Sailor Jack<br />
GROCERY<br />
Winner: Thrifty Foods<br />
Runners Up: Red Barn Market, Country Grocers<br />
HEALTH & ORGANIC<br />
Winner: Lifestyle Markets<br />
Runners Up: Healthy Essentials, Whole Foods<br />
FARMERS MARKET<br />
Winner: Peninsula Market<br />
Runners Up: Moss Street Market, Esquimalt Market<br />
BOOKS<br />
Winner: Bolen Books<br />
Runners Up: Russell Books, Marmalade Books<br />
PHARMACY<br />
Winner: Heart Pharmacy<br />
Runners Up: Cridge Pharmacy, Shoppers (Royal Oak)<br />
PET STORE<br />
Winner: Bosleys<br />
Runners Up: a pet’s life, Healthy Spot<br />
BIKE SHOP<br />
Winner: Oak Bay Bike Shop<br />
Runners Up: Westshore Bicycles, Fuka Cycles<br />
CAR DEALERSHIP<br />
Winner: Wheaton Chevrolet Victoria<br />
Runners Up: Galaxy Motors, Howie’s Car Corral<br />
Favourite<br />
Personal Service<br />
OPTOMETRIST<br />
Winner: Optimization<br />
Runners Up: Cordova Bay Optometry, Cadboro Bay<br />
Optometry<br />
ORTHODONTICS<br />
Winner: Oceans Edge Nanaimo<br />
Runners Up: Shoreline, Dr. Kirk Bartlett<br />
DENTIST<br />
Winner: Sun River Dental<br />
Runners Up: Westshore Dental, Colwood Dental<br />
PHYSIOTHERAPIST<br />
Winner: Tall Tree<br />
Runners Up: Arbutus, Shelbourne<br />
Favourite<br />
Children , s...<br />
PRESCHOOL/CHILDCARE<br />
Winner: Lexies Little Bears<br />
Runners Up: Thriving Roots, Arts Calibre<br />
ARTS OR THEATRE PROGRAM<br />
Winner: Stages Dance<br />
Runners Up: Theatre SKAM, Ballet Victoria<br />
BIRTHDAY PARTY LOCATION<br />
Winner: Ponies & Pipsqueaks<br />
Runners Up: The Boulders Climbing Gym,<br />
Victoria Gymnastics<br />
SUMMER CAMP<br />
Winner: UVic Vikes<br />
Runners Up: Victoria Gymnastics,<br />
Nanaimo Gymnastics<br />
OVERNIGHT CAMP<br />
Winner: Camp Qwanoes<br />
Runners Up: Camp Imadene, Camp Narnia<br />
SPORTS PROGRAM<br />
Winner: Trident – Pacific FC<br />
Runners Up: Canada’s Best Karate,<br />
Nanaimo Gymnastics<br />
RECREATION CENTRE<br />
Winner: Saanich Commonwealth Place<br />
Runners Up: Westshore Parks & Recreation,<br />
Oak Bay Recreation<br />
Favourite<br />
Outing<br />
LIVE SPORTING EVENT<br />
Winner: Harbour Cats<br />
Runners Up: Pacific FC, Victoria Royals<br />
PLAYGROUND<br />
Winner: Cook Street<br />
Runners Up: Courthouse, Beacon Hill<br />
BEACH<br />
Winner: Wittys Lagoon<br />
Runners Up: Arbutus Cove, Spiral Beach<br />
PARK<br />
Winner: Beacon Hill Park<br />
Runners Up: Fisherman’s Wharf Park,<br />
Holland Point Park<br />
ATTRACTION<br />
Winner: WildPlay<br />
Runners Up: Butterfly Gardens, Bug Zoo<br />
FAMILY GETAWAY<br />
Winner: Tigh Na Mara<br />
Runners Up: Manning Park,<br />
Harrison Hot Springs<br />
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