Over 2,000 readers voted for their favourite Campbell River businesses in the third annual Campbell River Mirror’s Readers’ Choice promotion.
The winners will be presented with their awards at an awards and networking event on June 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Maritime Heritage Centre.
The nominees are out and here are the finalists for the various categories:
Best New Business - Less than 2 years
Beachfire Brew & Nosh House
JK’s local Meat Cave
The island Grind
Best Community Minded Business
Associated Tire
Boston Pizza
Marine Harvest
Best Non Profit Or Service Group
CR BCSPCA
Grass Roots Kind Hearts
Habitat for Humanity
Best Childcare Centre
Christian Life Children’s
Forest Circle Child Care
Kidz Connection
Best Children’s Entertainment
Bounce-a-Rama Rentals
CR Animal Parties
Imagination unlimited
Best Adventure Tour Company
CR Whale Watching Tours
Destiny River Adventures
Eagle Eye Adventures
Best Golf Course
Saratoga Beach Golf
Sequoia Springs (CR Golf & Country Club)
Storey Creek Golf
Best for Fishing and Tackle
Canadian Tire
River Sportsman
Tyee Marine & Fishing
Best Fishing Charter
A Rippingales Fishing
Fishing Storie Charters
Peniuk’s Sport Fishing
Best Second Hand Store
CR Hospital Auxiliary
Pier Street Trading Post
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Best Pet Store
Bosley’s by Pet Valu
Dogwood Pet Mart
Woofy’s Pet Supplies
Best Pet Clinic
CR Veterinary Hospital
Coastland Veterinary
Merecroft Veterinary
Best Pet Services
CR Veterinary Hospital Pet Grooming
Hound’s Hangout
Posh Paws
Best Shoe Store
Intersport
Quest Shoes
Spinners Sports
Best Bike Shop
Pedal Your World
Swicked Cycles Ltd.
Spokes Bike Shop
Best Sporting Goods
Canadian Tire
Intersport
River Sportsman
Best Computer Store
London Drugs
Odyssey Computers
Pier Street Computers
Best Bookstore
Coho Books
Mom’s Book Bin
Willow Point Used Books
Best Men’s Clothing Store
Boardwalk
Jim’s Clothes Closet
Mark’s Workwearhouse
Best Women’s Clothing Store
Bootlegger/Rickis
Georgie’s Fashion
Ragdolz
Best Hobby Store
Adventure Hobby Crafts
Fabric Land
Needle & Arts Centre
Best Jewellery Store
Mystic Earth
Preston Jewellers
Thong’s Jewellery
Best Dental Service
Beyond Beautiful Smiles
Dr. Finn
Fresh Dental
Best Optical/Eyewear
CR Optometry
FYidoctors
Iris
Best hair salon
Chameleon Hair Lounge
Eden Street Salon
Industry Hair & Body Care
Best Spa
Eden Street Spa
Industry Spa
Merle Norman Day Spa
Best Health and Wellness Shop
Healthyway Foods
London Drugs
Shoppers Drug Mart - WP
Best for Yoga
Bikram Yoga
Flow Yoga Studio
Ocean Mountain Yoga
Best Gym/Fitness Studio
Anytime Fitness
Club Fitness
Sportsplex
Best Dance Organization
CR Dance Xtreme
Solstice Dance Studio
Urban Dance
Best Martial Arts Centre
CR Judo Club
CR Shito-Ryu
Pure Martial Arts
Best Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites
Dolphins Resort
Painter’s Lodge /April Point
Best Travel Agency
Island Fever Travel
The Travel Place
Vision Travel
Best Burger
A&W
Quay West
Royal Coachman
Best Pizza
Acropolis Kuizina
Panago
White Tower
Best Ethnic Food
Acropolis Kuizina
Baan Thai
Baba Gannouj
Best Pub or Lounge
Beachfire Brewing & Nosh House
Riptide Marine Pub
Royal Coachman
Best Coffee/Tea Shop
Foggduckers Coffee
Stonehouse Teas
The Island Grind
Best Chinese Food Restaurant
Best Wok
Sea Wok
Quality Foods
Best Dessert
Daves’ Bakery
Dolphins Resort
Dairy Queen
Best Sushi
Miki’s Sesame Sushi
Sushi Mong
Wasabiya Japanese Sushi
Best Fish & Chips|Seafood
Crabby Bob’s Seafood
Dick’s Fish and Chips
Dockside Fish & Chips
Best Bakery
Dave’s Bakery
Steiners Bakery
Thrifty Foods Bakery
Best Grocery Store
Quality Foods
Save On Foods
Thrifty Foods
Best Local Winemaker/U-Brew
Home Brew Factory & Wine Boutique
Willow Point Wines
Wine With Us
Best Car dealership
BIll Howich Chrysler
Steve Marshall Ford
Tyee Chevrolet Ltd.
Best Automotive Service
Associated Tire
Ok Tire Service Centre
Steve Marshall Ford
Best Hardware Store
Canadian Tire
Home Hardware
Home Depot
Best Realtor
Deanna Collins
Stephen Grant
Joanne Millar
Best Property Management
OJ Property MGMT
RE/MAX Check Realty
Royal LePage Advance
Best Moving & Storage
2 Burley Men Moving
CR Movers
U-Haul
Best Mortgage Broker
Jill Cook
Katie Cronin
Paul Stapley
Best Financial Advisor
Glen Clark
H&R Block
Sonia Edwards
Best Plumbing & Heating
Ed Rosse Plumbing
Van Isle Plumb/Heating
Willow Point Plumbing & Heating
Best Recycling
ABC Recycling
Island Return It
North Island Bottle Depot
& Recycling
Best for Gardening Supplies
CR Garden Centre
Home hardware
Willows Garden Centre
Best Flooring Store
Bob’s Flooring Canada
CR Floors
Westcan Carpet One
Best Landscaping
Above and Beyond Tree Servic
DJ’s Lawn and Garden
Ladybug Landscaping
Best Electrical Contractors
Houle Electric
Mr. Electric/Apple Electric
Artisan Electric
Best Kitchen/Bath
Gourmet Essentials
Home Hardware
Your Kitchen Depot
Best Furniture Store
Dodds Furniture
Island Home Furniture
Merit Home Furniture
Best Photographer
Eiko Jones
Erin Wallis
Blue Tree photography