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How We Work

A simple, locally focused way to discover Vancouver Island and connect with the businesses that serve it.

For visitors and residents

  1. 1. Discover — browse by community, category, or curated Top 10 / Top 12 lists.
  2. 2. Compare — read reviewed member profiles and curated picks.
  3. 3. Connect — request a quote and a small number of relevant businesses respond.

For business owners

  1. 1. Apply — start an application and tell us about your business.
  2. 2. Get reviewed — we check for local relevance and category fit.
  3. 3. Choose your tier — Community Member, Club Partner, Island Authority, Regional Authority, or Exclusive Authority.
See how to apply for founding membership →

What "reviewed" means

Reviewed is a platform check, not a regulatory check. Read the full explanation on the Reviewed, Explained page.