Having grown up watching Cowichan Valley’s homespun wine and food culture evolve, Tim Turyk’s ears perked up when he heard about a small vineyard and winery that was for sale in the fall of 2009. One look at the spectacular property and early 1900s farmhouse, and Tim knew he’d found something special.

Since 1936, The Victoria Foundation has stood for making our communities stronger, by connecting visionary donors with causes that truly matter. Island Savings takes community investment seriously, so we are thrilled to be a valued financial partner of the Victoria Foundation.

Nestled on Vancouver Island's breathtaking Saanich Peninsula, this waterfront boutique hotel offers not only ocean views and a bustling waterfront community, but also environmental stewardship, through their state-of-the-art geothermal ocean powered heating system.Read more

Being local is at the core of everything Portofino Bakery does, from where the wheat they use is grown to how they distribute their delicious bread across the islands. This passion for locally sourced artisan baked goods has helped the company take on the latest expansion of their facilities and Island Savings was with them every step of the way.

Level Ground Trading started as a small family-run operation, but when their plant couldn't keep up with the large demand for their products, they knew they needed to expand. With the help of Island Savings' financial advisors, the Level Ground team were able to finance a brand new facility to support their growing business.