Country Grocery Ladysmith

Family-Owned Market

Country Grocer is a family-owned grocery chain that has served the Vancouver Island community since its first store opened in Nanaimo in 1984. With over 11 locations stretching from Victoria to Lake Cowichan and Salt Spring Island, the heart of this independent chain continues to be community-minded, staff-driven, and genuinely stocked with premium grocery essentials sourced from local makers and producers.

1020 1st Ave

Ladysmith

V9G 1A5

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Country Grocer takes local sourcing seriously, and you can see that commitment in the portraits of the farmers, fishermen, and producers on display throughout the store. Along with a wide selection of grocery essentials, you'll find seasonal fruits and vegetables grown within BC, and wild-caught Pacific fish and shellfish. The in-house bakery turns out fresh baguettes, raisin bread, jumbo croissants, and scratch muffins daily. The deli's rotating selection of ready-to-eat options includes sushi rolls, Greek salad, beet and zucchini spiral noodles, and hummus, all perfect for lunches or easy dinners.

Country Grocer publishes a weekly flyer with genuinely good deals across every department. The app makes it easy to browse and build a shopping list in advance for pick-up. Most locations are open 7am–10pm, seven days a week, which is clutch for late arrivals or early ferry-day departures. The chain has a strong BC supplier program, so it's the perfect place to discover local and island-made products.

Country Grocer is the go-to for vacation rental cooking on Vancouver Island, full stop. Pick up single-serve freshly baked rolls and buns for grilling night without committing to a full package. Gluten-free travelers will want to head straight to the dedicated gluten-free baked goods case, stocked with products from Jane's Micro Gluten Bakery, a local Salt Spring Island favorite. Grab the pre-sliced bread that just needs a quick bake, and the pizza dough pack that makes two pizzas. The full-service meat and seafood counter has locally caught fresh salmon, shrimp, and crab, available in custom cuts to order.

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In-Store
Prepared Foods

Salad & Hot Bar

Bakery

Deli

Floral

Sushi & Poke
Artisan Cheese

Vegetables

Artisan Bread

Eggs

Asian Foods

Wine

Butcher Shop

Coffee & Tea

Dairy

Deli

Fruits

Frozen Foods

Pantry Essentials

International Foods

Meat & Poultry

Prepared Foods

Seafood Market

Beer
Gluten-Free

Grass-Fed

Fair Trade

Keto

Kosher

Organic

Pescatarian

Plant-Based

Vegan

Vegetarian