Meet Our Local Makers
Great gifts start with real people.
When you want to show someone you are truly thinking of them, sending a box filled with small, delicious treasures from independent local makers means so much more.
We spend our time exploring coastal kitchens, back-country roads, and town workshops across Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We look for farmers, foragers, and artisans who take their time and care deeply about quality.
When you send a Fat Squirrel gift, you are sharing a real taste of the West Coast, introducing someone to a new local favourite, and supporting independent family businesses right here in our community.
Here are a few of the dedicated makers behind our gift collections.
Wallace Craft Chocolate
Victoria, BC
Wallace Craft Chocolate treats chocolate making as a proper art form. Working in small batches right here in Victoria, they transform ethically sourced cacao beans into exceptionally smooth, rich chocolate bars. It is pure, everyday luxury, made with patience and remarkable ingredients.
Website: https://wallacechocolate.com/
Fredrich's Honey
Cedar, BC
Fredrich’s Honey is a second-generation family apiary producing pure, raw honey from hives nestled in local fields. From traditional wildflower honey to their cosy cinnamon creamed honey, a jar from Fredrich's turns a quiet morning cup of tea into something special.
Website: https://www.fredrichshoney.com/
Mrs. Jones Jams
Cowichan Valley, BC
Mrs. Jones Jams crafts vibrant preserves and savoury spreads using traditional open-pot methods and honest, regional ingredients. Made in the Cowichan Valley, every jar captures the peak flavour of the harvest without artificial shortcuts or extra nonsense.
Website: https://www.mrsjonesjams.com/
Saltwest Naturals
Sooke, BC
Harvested directly from the cold waters of the Pacific in Sooke, Saltwest handcrafts clean, mineral-rich sea salts. A sprinkle of their crisp salt flakes or subtle smoked blends can turn simple everyday veggies or dinner dishes into something extraordinary.
Website: https://www.saltwest.ca/
Forest for Dinner
Port Alberni, BC
Forest for Dinner brings the wild, rich flavours of the West Coast straight to your pantry. Working out of Port Alberni, their team of professional foragers sustainably harvests wild mushrooms, berries, and wilderness botanicals for a true taste of our regional forests.
Website: https://forestfordinner.ca/
The Truffle Farm
Parksville, BC
As one of Vancouver Island’s premier truffle orchards, The Truffle Farm produces rare, deeply aromatic delicacies right in Parksville. Their truffle-infused honeys add rich, earthy flavour to any weekend cheese board or local tasting spread.
Website: https://thetrufflefarm.ca/
Send a Little Taste of Vancouver Island
Whether you are celebrating a birthday, saying a heartfelt thank you, welcoming someone to a new home, or looking for corporate client gifts that feel personal instead of generic, we make it effortless to share these local stories.
- Every gift is carefully curated in Victoria, BC.
- We ship directly to recipients anywhere in Canada.
- Add a custom note at checkout for a personal touch.