Stories

Below you'll find stories of sustainable living, nature, and culture and society in the Capital Region. These stories are place-based stories, linked to a location that will remind you of what's possible when individuals and groups come together to build culturally, socially, and ecologically sustainable communities. Do you have a story to tell? Stories may be historical, educational, or informative accounts linked to a location in the region. Submit a story to us for review!

Featured story

Nicolette stands proudly in front of her store
Told by: Nicolette van Zoolingen in collaboration with Farhiya Mohamed and Mekyah Vieira, UVIC Students
As you enter The Wooden Shoe Deli, you are immediately transported to the Netherlands. Smells of fresh licorice and pastries fill the air. Wooden clogs seem to dance on the walls, alongside the colourful tulips, ceramic houses, and assortment of imported cheeses. Despite its small space, nothing is missing. For many Dutch customers, it brings a sense of home and nostalgia.
 
“It’s people coming together", says Nicolette, the store’s co-owner, smiling. “It’s a feeling. The same feeling about where you grew up, [whether] it was in the Netherlands or it was here, it’s about passing on the same traditions”.
 
Location: The Wooden Shoe