Just Like Mom's

Just Like Mom's is a charming artisan bakery in Union Bay, near Courtenay on Vancouver Island, celebrated locally as a destination worth a detour. The menu spans a wide range of homemade baked goods — sourdough and whole-grain breads, savoury meat pies, cream pies, tarts, muffins, and cinnamon buns — alongside a rotating selection of homemade soups and fresh jams. It has built a following among both locals and travellers drawn in by its from-scratch, comfort-food ethos.