Empowering Business
The CVWBN Marketplace returns to Crown Isle Resort on November 7, 2026,
in partnership with the PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise. Just in time for the holiday shopping season,
this year's event opens its doors to members of WeBC and the Oceanside Women's Business Network, bringing an even wider mix of women-led businesses together in one place.
The Marketplace showcases products, services, and expertise of women entrepreneurs from the Comox Valley and beyond.
Visitors can expect an afternoon of discovery and connection, with everything from health and wellness to creative design, business services, and unique holiday gifts.
Join our draw at the event to win every hour!
The 2026 CVWBN Marketplace is Almost Here
Get a head start on holiday shopping and meet the women behind local businesses across the Comox Valley.
The 2026 CVWBN Marketplace brings together makers, artists, wellness practitioners and service providers for one afternoon at Crown Isle Resort
Event details
Saturday, November 7
1:00 to 5:00 PM
Crown Isle Resort, Courtenay
Admission: Free, Open to everyone!
What you’ll find
Handmade gifts, art and home goods
Local wellness, beauty and lifestyle brands
Services and expertise from women who run businesses on Vancouver Island
A chance to connect with the community behind the network.
TABLE SALES HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR 2026
2026 Marketplace Vendors & Partners
Event Partner
Media Sponsors
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As You Like It Catering
As You Like It Catering supplies the local region with gourmet food using local, all natural foods.
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Broken Squirrel Wellness
Clinical health and wellness services for brain health
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Courtenay Appliances
The North Island's premier kitchen appliance, laundry & specialty appliance store.
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Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community
Crown Isle is a Canadian-owned full service resort and your destination for any event.
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CV Transition Society
Providing safety, support and care for women, children and families affected by violence, offering a lifeline in moments of crisis.
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Deanna’s Aroma Reiki Healing
Aromatherapy and Reiki services and Hydrosol distilling workshops
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Deanna Johnson Photo Coach
Organize and digitize to preserve, share and celebrate your memories
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Debbie Kennell
Glass Artist
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Design Therapy
Quality, affordable indoor & outdoor furniture and unique home decor
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Elder Awareness Training
Helping seniors stay financially safe and secure using practical, tech-savvy tools.
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Empurpled Wares
Garden sculptures from up-cycled fibres.
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Flow Digital
Helping businesses get their internal systems and customer experience working together, so things flow.
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Glowworm AI
AI Support and Consulting
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Home Instead
In-home senior care services
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Hot Chocolates & Cakebread
Hand-made chocolates, artisan breads and custom order cakes
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Island Glow Mobile Dental Hygiene
Mobile dental hygiene care brought to your home, workplace or care facility.
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Laraine Ashpole Workplace Dispute Resolution
Mediation & Training
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McDonald's Comox Valley
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
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Monty Clay
Handmade pottery
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Ocean View Aesthetics
Skin, eyebrow and lash aesthetic services
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PARO
Not-for-profit social enterprise supporting women entrepreneurs
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Practical Spiritualism Co
Coaching and mindfulness services for spiritual empowerment
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Purple Crow Designs
Unique one-of-a-kind wire woven and bead woven jewellery
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Sereia Day Spa
A boutique spa that provides professional, customized spa treatments.
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Sundrift Social
Social media marketing
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Sustainable Success
Energy and capacity management workshops and programs.
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WeBC
Supporting women business owners in BC as they start, lead and grow businesses.
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Yvonne Winkler Coaching & Consulting
Sanctuary for the Soulful Return.
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Zinzino
Omega-3 and wellness supplements
Vendor Information
Find all the information you need to
prepare for Marketplace 2026.
