Country Grocer

Things were nicely placed and always good customer service. Only thing prices on some of the things were high. Good local store!

From the moment I stepped in, the welcoming atmosphere and organized layout immediately caught my attention. The wide variety of fresh produce, high-quality meats, and well-stocked shelves made my shopping experience not just convenient but also enjoyable.
The staff members were not only friendly but also knowledgeable, readily assisting me with any inquiries. The cleanliness and orderliness of the store showcased a dedication to maintaining a pleasant shopping environment. The exceptional service, product variety, and overall positive ambiance make it a standout choice in the community. I wholeheartedly recommend this store to anyone seeking a top-notch grocery shopping experience.

My shopping experience with country grocer was exciting an friendly an I love my grocery store everyone's friendly an helpful when I can't find a certain item

Great local grocery store with very friendly staff, had everything I came for and some was on sale. Best everyday price on Greenies for my dog.

Medium size grocery store. There is an old John Deere tractor on display over the vegetables

Great selection of produce & local kombucha, friendly & knowledgeable staff. Wonderful to be able to support local!

I paid very close attention to pricing at the 49th before crossing over to CG due to the fact that I find CG to be overly priced to begin with. Not surprised that most items, unless on sale, have increased in prices substantially. Stopped in today and the sales were very limited but what was shocking was the price of watermelon, $14.99! When I got home I checked every grocery store online between Duncan and Nanaimo and CG is the highest priced.

Ladysmith and Chemainus are small communities with little in the way of competition. Ladysmith has Save On Foods whereas Chemainus only has CG. For people who are unable to travel to Duncan or Nanaimo for more reasonably priced groceries, those on fixed or low income are restricted to CG and their almost criminal pricing.

So disappointed in CG. Bread and bun sections, nothing is fresh. Every package I checked was hard and stiff. Found that it is baked in Chase River store but unfortunately by the time it gets here is isn't fresh! Also meat department is really gouging, I bought packages of breaded pork cutlets last week and a few more this week, (comparable in weight) to last weeks. Last weeks cost $2.81 and 2.99. This week 4.99 and 4.75. That is a ridiculous amount to add n a few short days. I will be shopping elsewhere.: (.

Not sure why everyone is complaining about the switch over- We happen to love it, as we hated the 49th store & would never shop there as it was way overpriced and had low quality items.
CG is the opposite, they also have great deals! Shop the flyers!

Would love an "ugly" produce section for lower prices & maybe the option to have unwrapped produce would be awesome- But that's an every store change I wish would happen not just here.
Please ignore all the old people complaining. The newer/younger generations loves having country grocer!
Happy we don't have to drive to nanaimo or cobble hill now for CG!

Prices have gone up. Didn't have 3 different things i was looking for. Bakery section had a lot of empty shelves. Will be shopping out of town going forward.

Bought a few items at 50% off at till, they were never taken off at till and unfortunately didn't check till we got home. Very pricey, good quality produce.

This store uses lots of plastic in their produce labeling and packaging. They should show a more ethical behaviour. Plastics use should be reduced not increased.

Unfortunately the fruit in the produce section is often left on shelves and sold while actively mouldy.
Now that they are turning into a Country Grocer, the most affordable products have dissapeared and are being replaced by more expensive alternatives.
Staff are always lovely. Would love to see a self checkout so I can go at my own pace.

I used to work here as a cashier. It wasn’t the worst job I’ve had but it wasn’t the greatest either. I was appalled by all the things supervisors can get away with doing and even more so with upper management for not seeing what was going on right under their noses. There was a lot of bullying going on mainly the older girls picking on the “new/ younger” girls. Ageism, and other things like that I had seen and still nothing was done about it. The 49th parallel is a greed machine.

-severely disappointed, I was so excited to work there because it was my first real job. Thank you to the few good employees that made it worth while.

We found some very good value purchases at this grocery store in Ladysmith.we also enjoyed a coffee in the 49th Parallel Cafe.

Although not actually on the 49th parallel, they have a fairly unparalleled grocery selection

It is a very small grocery store that is good for the odd item you are missing. I really like that their meat department has local whole chicken from the Cowichan Valley.

Excellent service.very good service in the health Supplement section. Answering all questions

Some of the cashiers are so rude and snooty. Do they think they are models on a runway in France? Come back down to earth, your a cashier not a rock star. Food is great though as well as the rest of the staff