Gathering Place Trading

Gathering Place Trading We’re a family business based in Campbell River, BC. We direct source the best organic spices & more! BC local business! Vancouver Island family owned.

We sell organic & fair trade spices, vanilla, artisan sea salt, & teas. Shop online and in stores. We source only the finest hand-harvested products. We connect face-to-face with other family farms around the world so we can deliver their bounty to you. Gather 'round beautiful products from a world of family farms at www.gatheringplacetrading.com

These grilled halloumi and veggie skewers are one of our favourite summer grilling recipes ☀️Golden halloumi, colourful ...
06/06/2026

These grilled halloumi and veggie skewers are one of our favourite summer grilling recipes ☀️

Golden halloumi, colourful vegetables, bright lemon, and smoky spices grilled until perfectly charred and full of flavour. Simple, vibrant, and made for slow summer evenings shared outside with family and friends.

Finished with a sprinkle of our thoughtfully sourced spices, they’re an easy way to bring bold summer flavour to the table 🌿

Find the full recipe through the link in bio 💛

We’d love to hear from you 🌿If you’ve enjoyed our teas, spices, herbs, or salts, we’d be so grateful if you left us a 5 ...
06/04/2026

We’d love to hear from you 🌿

If you’ve enjoyed our teas, spices, herbs, or salts, we’d be so grateful if you left us a 5 star Google review. Your kind words truly help support our small family-run Canadian business and help more people discover thoughtfully sourced products for their kitchens.

As a thank you, anyone who leaves a review and lets us know will receive a 10% discount code valid for 10 days 💛

Leave your review here:
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Long evenings, smoky grills, and meals shared outside with family and friends 🌿Summer cooking season is here, and we’re ...
06/02/2026

Long evenings, smoky grills, and meals shared outside with family and friends 🌿
Summer cooking season is here, and we’re celebrating the spices we reach for all season long. Smoky paprika, bold pepper, warming garlic, and flavourful blends made for grilling, roasting, and gathering around the table.

Sourced from farmers we’ve known and trusted for years, hand blended and carefully packed here on Vancouver Island, these are the flavours that make summer meals feel extra good.

Enjoy 15% OFF select spices for grilling and summer cooking throughout June ✨ Shop through the link in bio.

From May 30 to June 5, here in Campbell River, we are celebrating Go by Bike Week! A lot of us at Gathering Place choose...
05/30/2026

From May 30 to June 5, here in Campbell River, we are celebrating Go by Bike Week!

A lot of us at Gathering Place choose to bike or scooter to work when we can, and it’s become one of the simple ways we try to lower our impact while enjoying a little more fresh air and connection to the community.

We really believe small everyday choices can add up over time. That’s also why we offer CO₂ credits to team members who bike to work as a small thank you for choosing a lower-impact way to get around. The fun part? Those credits can be used to “buy” spices, herbs, teas, and salt!

There’s something special about slowing down a little and moving through town by bike. You notice the seasons changing, get outside before the workday starts, and feel a bit more connected to the place you live.

Happy Go by Bike Week 💛🚲

We’re often asked about allergens and ingredient quality in our spices 🌿At Gathering Place Trading, we take allergen han...
05/28/2026

We’re often asked about allergens and ingredient quality in our spices 🌿

At Gathering Place Trading, we take allergen handling and food safety seriously. Our products are carefully processed and packaged in our facility in Campbell River, BC, using strict allergen protocols.

We believe in keeping food simple and transparent:
• No fillers
• No additives
• No preservatives
• Non-irradiated spices

We also conduct routine testing and work closely with our suppliers to support high quality and food safety standards.

A small number of products carry precautionary “may contain” statements related to shared harvesting or processing environments outside our facility.

We know ingredient transparency matters deeply to many families, and we’re always happy to answer questions about specific products 💛

05/26/2026

Clove Whole and Clove Powder are ON SALE until May 31

Just one more week to enjoy 15% off our whole cloves and clove powder. 💛
Deep, aromatic, and gently sweet, it’s beautiful in baking, curries, and teas!

Ours comes from Sri Lanka, where it’s grown in diverse spice gardens togetehr with nutmeg, pepper, and coconut. We source it through a family-run company that works closely with small-scale farmers and values long-term relationships, just like we do.

If you’ve been meaning to stock up, now’s a good time!✨ Link in bio.

Mindful eating invites us to slow down and reconnect with the simple experience of nourishing ourselves. The flavours, t...
05/23/2026

Mindful eating invites us to slow down and reconnect with the simple experience of nourishing ourselves. The flavours, the warmth of a shared meal, the aroma of herbs and spices, and the quiet moments in between all become part of the experience.

In a world that moves quickly, there is something grounding about preparing and enjoying food slowly. Small daily rituals like these can gently bring us back to ourselves, our familiers, our communities, and the Earth that nourishes us 💛

At Gathering Place, this way of living is deeply connected to how we source and share our products. From thoughtfully grown herbs and spices to long-standing relationships with farmers and family-run producers, we believe food carries stories, care, and connection.

All of our products are hand-packed right here in Campbell River, on Vancouver Island 💛Behind every bag of tea, spice, h...
05/21/2026

All of our products are hand-packed right here in Campbell River, on Vancouver Island 💛

Behind every bag of tea, spice, herb, or salt is a small team of real people carefully packing, sealing, and labeling each package before it heads out into the world. Some days begin with rooibos tea and finish with clove. Other days, the processing room is filled with the bright colours of rainbow pepper and rows of freshly packed herbs.

On busy days, our small but mighty team packs 2000 to 3000 product packages. From Campbell River to kitchens across Canada - and sometimes even small villages in places like Sweden - every package carries a little piece of our story with it.

As a family-run Canadian company, we've always believed that food should feel personal. Thoughtfully sourced ingredients, packed with intention, by people who genuinely care about what ends up in your kitchen.

Thank you for supporting our team, our farmers, and the slower, more thoughtful way of doing things 🌿

There’s something grounding about eating with the seasons.Fresh foods harvested in their own time often taste better, no...
05/18/2026

There’s something grounding about eating with the seasons.

Fresh foods harvested in their own time often taste better, nourish us differently, and reconnect us to the rhythms of the Earth.

Seasonal eating also supports farmers working closely with the land and helps build a food system rooted more deeply in community, care, and meaningful sourcing.

At Gathering Place, we believe food carries the story of the people and places behind it. From sourcing directly from farmers to supporting Canadian-grown ingredients whenever possible, this connection to the land is at the heart of everything we do.

And sometimes, it’s the simple things, fresh vegetables, herbs, spices, and shared meals, that bring us back to what matters most 💛

We’re so happy to share that our new website is now live! 💛 Same products, enhanced user experience. It’s something we’v...
05/16/2026

We’re so happy to share that our new website is now live! 💛 Same products, enhanced user experience.

It’s something we’ve been quietly working on for quite some time. As Gathering Place continues to grow, we wanted to create a space that feels more aligned with who we are as a family-run business rooted in care, connection, and thoughtful sourcing.

Our new website is designed to feel warmer, easier to navigate, and more informative, with expanded product descriptions, an improved search experience, an updated store locator, and more stories from the farmers and communities connected to our products.

Thank you for continuing to support our small BC family company and the many hands behind everything we do. We’re so grateful to have you here and would love for you to explore the new space 💛 Check it out now: gatheringplacetrading.com!

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1495 Baikie Road
Campbell River, BC
V9W4G9

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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