Artsami / @artsami.w

Asami Watanabe is a Japanese illustrator who works out of Nanaimo. She enjoys creating surreal still lifes, whimsical characters, and fancy flora. We carry a selection of her colourful illustrations and stickers in our shop.

A.Woodworker / @a.woodworker

Adrian Symons crafts pieces for a variety of applications. Most visible is his work around the Station. He’s crafted all of our woodwork at White Rabbit, The General & Black Rabbit. We also carry a small selection of his work in The General store space.

B Noble / @bnoble_woodworking

Robert Noble started crafting wood for the joy of it and that’s made clear by the stock of gorgeous wood-turned pens, bowls and one-off pieces we carry in the shop.

Clawhammer Mints

Proudly Canadian mints from Toronto, made with organic cane sugar and high quality natural flavours.

Cultured Kombucha / @cultured_kombucha

Handcrafted organic kombucha brewed in Rock Bay, Victoria, BC. Good for your tastebuds and for your gut! Available as a grab and go option in the General fridge.

Ease Natural Remedy / @ease_natural_remedy

Kanako McKaskie is the owner & creator of Ease, a small-batch and handcrafted skincare line. Her minimal packaging and simple ingredients makes for a calming experience with each use. We carry a small sampling of her main product line.

Emerald & Ginger / @emeraldandginger

Britt Frost is the owner and maker behind Emerald & Ginger, a handmade eco-friendly company specialising in felt garlands. We carry a seasonal collection of her garlands in the shop.

Helix Art Therapy / @helixarttherapy

Amélie Blanchard is a local art therapist, creator, potter and overall cool human. She can often be found in the area running art workshops or just sipping a coffee next door at White Rabbit. We currently carry a collection of her pottery.

Island Pine Creations / @islandpinecreations

Miranda Beck is a Métis artist from Yellowknife who lives and works on the Island. She creates beautiful beaded earrings as well as other beaded work. We are so pleased to host seasonal collections from her in our shop.

Island Woodwork / @islandwoodwork

Hans and Zoya Lehrke are the father & daughter duo behind this sweet, island-based business. We currently host a few of their crib boards in the space.

Jesse Miller Studio / @Jesse.hm

Jesse Miller is a photographer and digital marketer who works out of Victoria. His atmospheric work has graced the walls next door for a show and we’re now pleased to offer his prints framed + unframed at The General.

Kat Holmes / @electrickatrina

Local tattoo artist, ½ of Wisterium, and an accomplished lino print maker. We carry a small selection of her lino work, and a good chunk of our staff wear her ink on their skin.

Kwulasultun / @kwulasultun

Eliot White-Hill is a traditional Coast Salish artist who comes from the Snuneyumxw. We currently carry a selection of his stickers, and some prints that move faster off the shelves than we can keep them.

Nesta Morgan / @nesta.morgan

Nesta Morgan is a potter and ceramicist who creates handcrafted pieces in Nanaimo. We carry a selection of her seasonal work as well as a series of plates. Nesta also teaches her craft in downtown Nanaimo.

Reclothe / @reclothe.me

Helen is located in the Old City Quarter and is known around town for taking old clothes and making them into something wonderful and new! We carry a small selection of her reusable wine bags.

Sapsucker / @sipsapsucker

Water from trees! Sapsucker is plant-based, made in Ontario, certified organic, with no artificial sugar. Sapsucker is tapped in Canada from a sustainable source. Available in the General store fridge as a grab and go option!

Sebastian Abboud / @sebastianabboud

Sebastian is a local designer & illustrator who works out of Nanaimo. His iconic style can be seen on electrical boxes as well as street banners around town!

Sydney Warnes / @bird_witch

Sydney is a tattoo artist & illustrator who works out of Victoria. Her adorable stickers and prints can be found on our shelves all year long and add a whole lot of sweetness to the space.

The Hollowbird / @thehollowbird

Amber Fiegen is a local artist who creates work centred around creatures native to BC and the great outdoors. We carry a selection of stickers, prints, wood pins and pottery

UFF Screenprinting / @uffserigrafia

Uff is a screen printing studio and design collective with over 18 years of experience based out of Nanaimo. It is owned & operated by Mauro Dalla Costa, we carry a small selection of their print work but you can also visit the studio and shop at 499 Wallace St above the Vault Café.

Vancouver Island Sea Salt / @vanislesalt

Sea salt harvested on Vancouver Island in the Comox / Campbell River area. Produced responsibly and with respect for the environment and their carbon footprint. Completely natural with over 40 trace minerals found in the Pacific. We currently cary their travel tins + will be restocking their specialty salt soon.

Vivian Sofia Designs / @viviansofiadesigns

Vivian Sofia is a Nanoose Bay based artist who offers not only gorgeous prints and pottery but art instruction as well! Her bright and colourful work is recommended to brighten any room in your home.

White Sea Gallery / @whiteseagalleryart

Mara is an accomplished painter. We once held a show for her at White Rabbit and e’re still hearing about it from our customers a year later. She offers pet portraits, original work and much more. We carry a selection of greeting cards.

Wild Life Illustration Co. / @wild.life.illustration.co

Wild Life is created by Kayoko Kawano. A designer living in Tofino, a small surf town on the ruggedly beautiful coast of Vancouver Island. We carry a selection of her cards, stickers, magnets and more at The General

Wisterium / @wisteriums & @electrickatrina

Sara Holmes & Kat Holmes are sisters and creatives both working out of Nanaimo. Previously known as fox & koi, their offerings have grown with them in the last five years. Sara can be found behind the counter at The General, while Kat is just around the corner at The Electric Umbrella. We carry a selection of enamel pins, stickers & prints.

Xálish Medicines / @among_the_wildflowerss

Dr. Jacqui Wilkins, ND is a local mixed Indigenous {Yakama, Irish, & Eastern European} Plant Medicine person and Naturopathic Doctor. We carry a small selection of her adaptogenic mixes & tinctures, and serve ‘Fountain of Youth’ at White Rabbit Coffee Co.
*currently out of stock of adoptegnics at the general