Posted by Wanda

There is something for everyone in Chemainus, from a Professional Theatre to an amazingly over the top Candy and Ice Cream shop and so much more between!  In this series of postings we’ll show you just a few of the many interesting places for tourists to check out.

Tourism Chemainus has created a webpage “Enjoy Chemainus” filled with information on where to go and what to do in Chemainus and area. Many of the links in this posting will take you to this page.

Hansel and Gretel’s Candy Company

A tiny little store on Willow avenue, you can’t miss it because of it’s storybook appearance and the candy cane decoration around the store windows. Jim and I always stop by this store when we are in town as Jim loves the Double Salt liquorice and it’s here he finds a pretty good selection (this liquorice it’s an acquired taste which I have yet to acquire). I however, enjoy the friendly staff, the amazing decor and how most of their candy is pre-packaged and ready for gift giving. One of the best selling products in the store is a fruit flavoured chewy candy which we always buy for gifts to take back to the family (these candies are so good they sometimes don’t make it to the intended receiver!). The staff indicated that we are not alone in our love of this candy, the store literally sells tons during a single year!

The Hansel and Gretel Candy Co. is a locally run family business, the owners are so very friendly and easy to get to know. They live and work in the community and exemplify local business at it’s finest! The family also runs a Bed and Breakfast in town along with owning two additional shops in the downtown area, all three are a delight to shop in!