What's Good YYJ, Port Renfrew, BC (2026)

11/05/2023

~ c h i l l • o u t ~ G I V E A W A Y

What’s Good: We’ve partnered up with some incredible, local small businesses who are want to help you stay warm & well this winter!!! Come on a journey with us this week to dive more into each amazing business, what they offer, & how they can level up your winter routine.

x2 CBD bath bombs & bath melts & a room spray
moon.connections 30 minute tarot reading
house Cozy Winter Linen Weighted & Heatable Body Pilo (to be picked up in store in November) & your very own Hack Your Nervous System Card Deck

$50 gift card

60 minute ~kick starter~ consultation

bath milk & salts, coconut scented tin candle & peppermint lip balm
sea.botanicals winter skincare set equip with FLORA day cream + toning mist & Elixir Facial Serum

1-on-1 Nutritional Consult & Winter Wellness Guide

x1 meal bundle package which includes x3 meals with local delivery!

30% off gift certificate for any service & stickers

custom festive floral arrangement

Want to explore these amazing businesses, products & opportunities for yourself?!

To enter to win, participants must:
1. like & save the post on our the What’s Good YYJ page
2. Follow all participating businesses
3. Comment their favourite wellness business or buddy
4. Extra x3 entries for those who share to their stories & tag & the business they are most excited to explore from this giveaway ✨

The nitty gritty:
• contest is open from Sunday, November 5th & closes Saturday, November 11th at 8pm. Winner announced Sunday, November 12th.
• Winner must be a Vancouver island resident and must be able to pick up in Victoria, BC.
• You do not have to be 18+ to win but some services will require you to be 18+ or accompanied by a legal guardian.
• This giveaway is not associated with Instagram, META, or any other third party affiliate.

09/03/2023

What’s Good? Summer G I V E A W A Y S //

See how we styled our new outfits from Sarah Grace Boutique ~located in Port Renfrew~

We loved learning about this island treasure so much we partnered up to give away a $100 gift card so a lucky local can explore this special experience too ✨

Need a new wardrobe? Some new stylish things? Perhaps something wildly cute for the west coast?! Then this is the stop for you!

If you want to check out this rad mobile boutique out for yourself, here’s how to enter to win:

1. Like & save this post
2. Follow sarahgrace & whatsgoodyyj
3. Tag your shopping buddy in the comments!

This giveaway will end on September 4th, 2023 at 6pm with the winner announced the next day. Can’t wait to shop? Use the discount code “whatsgood20” online or in person to receive 20% off your order!!! (discount valid until end of giveaway on September 4th, 2023).

This giveaway is not associated with Instagram or any other third party organization. Must be a Vancouver Island resident to win the giveaway.

08/12/2023

Summer isn’t over yet & we aren’t ready to be done with it either!! If you’ve got a fun community event, gathering, party, pop-up, market, sale, or just a special-type-of-happening that you want all the local folkx to know about ~ sign it up on our Community Calendar!

📍 www.whatsgoodyyj.com/community-calendar

We love knowing what’s good in town and so do the locals

07/26/2023

Welcome to Nested Heart Counselling //

What’s Good: Nested Heart Counselling is a safe & healing space dedicated to serving q***r & s*x positive communities. This inclusive team is passionate about enabling quality counselling relationships where clients can be themselves without judgement while at the same time creating a supportive space that celebrates unconventional identities. The services provided here aim to break through barriers that have excluded many communities from proper access to healing spaces for so long thru providing resources & emotional support that improves clients' lives. The founder ~Cora~ compares finding the right counsellor to dating + believes it is a worthy journey to discover & that Nested Heart Counselling is here to make easier for you 🤍

Interested in exploring more of these services along with other local businesses?! Be sure to enter their giveaway celebrating 10 years of business ~ open TODAY & closing on August 8th, you could win over $700 worth of local goodies!!! Enter on Nested Heart Counselling’s page ✨

Where in the hood: find them on their Instagram page

See ya there!

***rowned ***roperated

06/18/2023

Welcome to Sterling Home Co. //

What’s Good: Sterling Home Co. creates luxury non-toxic, vegan, cruelty-free, Phthalate-free & Paraben-free candles, reed diffusers, wax melts, + bath products. The crafty creator ~Sterling~ hand-makes everything in small batches & is dedicated towards donating a portion of all proceeds to help animals in need 🐾🤍 Not only can you feel great about using these locally & thoughtfully made goodies ~ but, they also are absolutely fabulous!!! Some of our new favourites include:

• Vanilla Bourbon Candle (in a tin makes for a great travel candle if you’ve got places to be & people to see!)
• eco-friendly car diffuser means good smell & good vibes with no crummy chemicals or waste!
• bath milk makes for a creamy, dreamy relaxation time

Where in the Hood: find them on their Instagram page

See ya there!

06/15/2023

📸 Capture Your Best Self! Join us for Headshot Sessions NEXT WEEK ✨

Are you ready to make an unforgettable first impression? It's time to update your professional image with a stunning headshot 💼✨ Step into either dusk’s golden hour or Victoria’s gorgeous morning light for a quick 15 minute photoshoot that will leave you with some freakin’ fabulous photos. Bring a prop with you if you’d like for a fun headshot too!

When?
📅 Friday, June 23rd: 5 - 9pm
📅 Saturday, June 24th: 7:30 - 11:30am

Where?
📍Capitol Park ~ 525 Superior Street. Located directly behind the Parliament building.

How Much?
💲$100 (with partial trade options available)

The Return?
✅7 edited high resolution photographs ~ x4 in colour, x3 in black & white with a 5 day turn around time.

Book your headshot in today ~ link in our bio 📸🤍

06/13/2023

~ What’s Good Summer Series ~

There’s nothing like Vancouver Island during summertime. Everything is gorgeous & lush, the ocean is so wild & blue, the sun is warm & inviting, & weddings + love are in the air!

We had the best time helping to capture this special day & the love that went into these local flowers.

Small businesses can make your special day intimate, meaningful, & local which sounds like a win, win, win!

This lovely bride & floral designer .flowers created her very own wedding bouquet from local flower grower & local flower shop

06/03/2023

Welcome to Mara Jade //

What’s Good: ~Angie~ the founder of , believes that our fine hair deserves to feel ~FAT~ Angie has over 20 years of experience in the salon industry & has collaborated with many product brands before finally creating her own line. Inspired by natural ingredients, as well as a natural feel, many of her even double in use! We are in love with how flippin’ fat feeling these products have made our hair feel & how easily we incorporated them into our daily hair routine!! A must have on our shelves now 🧡

This Biz is ~Staying Sustainable~ by:
• all packaging used in has been rescued from going to the landfill!
• they also offer bulk 4L jugs for refilleries, stores, or salons
• all products are vegan & never tested on animals (only wild friends)

Where in the Hood: find them on their Instagram page

See ya there!

04/23/2023

Welcome to Sparrow Printmaking //

What’s Good: Sparrow Printmaking creates original linocut prints by hand in her home studio. Each design is printed onto various materials ~ including gorgeous papers, stationary & apparel! Jennifer ~the creator’s~ designs are inspired by nature & her urban garden. We absolutely cherish how has brought a bit of the outdoors ~indoors~ for us

Eco Fact!! All materials used are recyclable & produced with non-toxic inks.

Where in the Hood: find them on their Instagram page

See ya there!

04/09/2023

Welcome to Full Sink Pottery //

What’s Good: Full Sink Pottery creates whimsical, hand-painted porcelain pottery that is both functional & one-of-a-kind. This small business is a collaboration between 2 creative minds ~ one potter + one illustrator! The illustrator ~Eliska~ wanted to create art that people could enjoy on a daily basis, as well as pieces that told a story. All pieces are fully usable & food safe, and can even be put in the dishwasher + microwave!!

Story Time: a large part of Eliska’s inspiration comes from dishware her dad got her as a child. There would be little pictures at the bottom of each one & she would have to eat her whole meal to uncover the story below!

Deal of the Day ✅ use the discount code Whatsgood15 to save 15% on your next purchase from ~ valid until Tuesday, April 11th, 2023!

Where in the Hood: find them on their Instagram page

See ya there!

03/31/2023

QBC presents ~ The Winemaker's Dinner with Clos du Soleil Winery from beautiful Keremeos. Through traditional winemaking techniques; Age-worthy, elegant, and eminently drinkable. QBC’s menu is a delicious showcase of the West Coast with local ingredients. The Cafe pulled off an entire 6 course meal to pair with Clos du Soleil Winery collection. And can we just say how blown away we are with amazing tasting menu.

Catch all of you up there this summer, You can’t miss this view and amazing flavours.

03/26/2023

Welcome to Sonora Bar & Grill //

What’s Good: Sonora Mexican Fusion Grill is a restaurant that offers authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern-Victoria twist... & now they also have a new brunch menu! Prioritizing freshness and creativity in their dishes, we saw this in each beautiful new morning creation we tried 🌮🌞

Where in the Hood: find them on their Instagram page

See ya there!

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