VIU culinary students working in the kitchen

Our products and services

Support student success

Join us on our Nanaimo campus to support student success while enjoying affordable products and services. 

Through hands-on experiential learning, students build their skills and prepare for their careers. From affordable vehicle repairs to pedicures and holiday baking, every product and service provides students with valuable real-world experience while serving our local community.

Products and services vary throughout the year and are offered based on program curriculum needs.

Student Hair Salon

Enjoy affordable salon services and professional products while you help students practice their craft.

Book a hair appointment

Student Spa Clinic

Sit back and relax with a spa treatment using professional-grade products.

Book an esthetics appointment
an auto student fixes a car engine

Student Auto Shop

Students from the Automotive Service Technician program work on customers’ vehicles as part of their program. 

Book an appointment

Professional baking

Čamas Chocolate

Enjoyable on its own and when used in recipes, this chocolate retains its flavourful personality.

Place your chocolate order

Student Holiday Baking

Our baking students make thousands of pieces of holiday baking every December. Orders are available seasonally. 

Order holiday baking

Discovery Room Restaurant

The Discovery Room is VIU’s full-service fine dining learning restaurant run in collaboration between our Culinary and Hospitality Management students. 

Make a reservation