Craving a taste of home? Good news! The lower mainland is dotted with specialty South African stores, brimming with all your beloved treats and snacks.

Whether you’re longing for a familiar flavor or exploring new tastes, our interactive map and list view will guide you to the perfect spot.

Plus, check out the videos for a sneak peek into each store’s unique offerings. Get ready to embark on a delicious journey to find your South African favorites right here in Vancouver!

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Out of Africa Trading

Out of Africa Trading in Richmond, Vancouver, specializes in importing fine South African products. They offer a variety of items, including groceries, condiments, snacks, sweets, sauces, spices, health & beauty products, household items, and meats. Some of their featured products include Mrs. Balls Chutney, Nestle Peppermint Crisp, C & B Tangy Mayonnaise, Ouma Rusks, Bakers Tennis Biscuits, Freshpak Rooibos Teabags, KOO Guava Halves, Alette’s Rusks, and Freddy Hirsch Doy Packs. The store operates Monday to Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM, and on Saturdays from 11 AM to 5 PM, but is closed on Sundays and holidays.

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Serengeti Trading Langley

The South African cultural mix of Dutch, British, Malay, Indian and local has produced distinctive tastes. The cornucopia of food that is produced in the country’s wetter coastal regions was also where the mix of cultures was most diverse. This diversity is now available in Canada. Serengeti Trading and its subsidiary SA Sausages, our family business, has since 1996 allowed expatriates across Canada to continue enjoying the tastes and flavours of sunny South Africa. S.A. Sausages manufactures high quality meat products, such as Boerewors, Biltong, Droëwors and many more. We also offer imported products that meet our standard of excellence in taste, quality and goodness. We are proud to be part of the South African community. Visit our store, say hello, and share in our community network. We support our fellow South Africans, sharing our traditions and great tastes, and we hope you will introduce them to Canadians as well.

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Africa Trading

Africa Trading, located in Port Moody, Vancouver, is a small store run by Jamie, the owner, who is known for his friendly approach. The store specializes in South African products, with a focus on Biltong & Droewors made in-house. They supply these products to various breweries and also sell them online under the Aikona Biltong brand. Despite its smaller size compared to other South African stores in Vancouver, Africa Trading offers essential items for those seeking South African goods

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African Breese Kitsilano

African Breese in Kitsilano, Vancouver, is a family-owned specialty food store operated by the Breese family. They offer a wide range of products, including South African meats like boerewors, biltong, droewors, and chili bites made with South African spices. In addition to meats, they carry groceries, biscuits, rusks, baking items, canned fruits and vegetables, sweets, chocolates, and more. The store is known for its diverse selection of South African, British, Irish, Australian, and local specialty foods. It’s located at 3654 West 4th Ave in Vancouver, and operates seven days a week with normal hours from 11 am to 4 pm. For more information, you can visit their website

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African Breese North Vancouver

African Breese Imports in North Vancouver is a family-owned and operated specialty food store. It offers a range of products, including meats like biltong, groceries, biscuits, rusks, baking items, canned fruit and vegetables, sweets, chocolates, dried fruit, cereal, porridge, crackers, chips, fizzy drinks, tea, coffee, condiments, chutney, sauces, spices, spreads, jams, stock, and gravy. They also feature Australian and New Zealand products. The store, which is located at 1054 Marine Drive in North Vancouver, B.C., is open seven days a week with varying hours: Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm. They are committed to providing a variety of South African foods and products, maintaining their Southern African heritage while embracing global flavors.

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The South African Shop

In today’s connected world, the essence of South Africa is never far for those in British Columbia and Canada, all thanks to The South African Shop, a unique online venture by Callie and Belinda Van Graan. More than just a store, it’s a cultural link, bringing the rich and beloved flavors of South Africa right to the doorsteps of its expatriate community. Originating from Callie and Belinda’s own experiences, chronicled in their YouTube series “Moving to Vancouver – Our Journey of Discovery,” The South African Shop is about more than just business. It’s a lifeline of cultural connection, keeping alive the spirit of South Africa through its authentic tastes and aromas. The product range is a veritable feast for any South African palate, offering traditional items like biltong and rusks. Each product is more than just a food item; it’s a slice of heritage, wrapped in nostalgia and tradition. The

Read More »

Africa Trading

Africa Trading, located in Port Moody, Vancouver, is a small store run by Jamie, the owner, who is known for his friendly approach. The store specializes in South African products, with a focus on Biltong & Droewors made in-house. They supply these products to various breweries and also sell them online under the Aikona Biltong brand. Despite its smaller size compared to other South African stores in Vancouver, Africa Trading offers essential items for those seeking South African goods

Read More »

Out of Africa Trading

Out of Africa Trading in Richmond, Vancouver, specializes in importing fine South African products. They offer a variety of items, including groceries, condiments, snacks, sweets, sauces, spices, health & beauty products, household items, and meats. Some of their featured products include Mrs. Balls Chutney, Nestle Peppermint Crisp, C & B Tangy Mayonnaise, Ouma Rusks, Bakers Tennis Biscuits, Freshpak Rooibos Teabags, KOO Guava Halves, Alette’s Rusks, and Freddy Hirsch Doy Packs. The store operates Monday to Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM, and on Saturdays from 11 AM to 5 PM, but is closed on Sundays and holidays.

Read More »

African Breese North Vancouver

African Breese Imports in North Vancouver is a family-owned and operated specialty food store. It offers a range of products, including meats like biltong, groceries, biscuits, rusks, baking items, canned fruit and vegetables, sweets, chocolates, dried fruit, cereal, porridge, crackers, chips, fizzy drinks, tea, coffee, condiments, chutney, sauces, spices, spreads, jams, stock, and gravy. They also feature Australian and New Zealand products. The store, which is located at 1054 Marine Drive in North Vancouver, B.C., is open seven days a week with varying hours: Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm. They are committed to providing a variety of South African foods and products, maintaining their Southern African heritage while embracing global flavors.

Read More »

African Breese Kitsilano

African Breese in Kitsilano, Vancouver, is a family-owned specialty food store operated by the Breese family. They offer a wide range of products, including South African meats like boerewors, biltong, droewors, and chili bites made with South African spices. In addition to meats, they carry groceries, biscuits, rusks, baking items, canned fruits and vegetables, sweets, chocolates, and more. The store is known for its diverse selection of South African, British, Irish, Australian, and local specialty foods. It’s located at 3654 West 4th Ave in Vancouver, and operates seven days a week with normal hours from 11 am to 4 pm. For more information, you can visit their website

Read More »

Serengeti Trading Langley

The South African cultural mix of Dutch, British, Malay, Indian and local has produced distinctive tastes. The cornucopia of food that is produced in the country’s wetter coastal regions was also where the mix of cultures was most diverse. This diversity is now available in Canada. Serengeti Trading and its subsidiary SA Sausages, our family business, has since 1996 allowed expatriates across Canada to continue enjoying the tastes and flavours of sunny South Africa. S.A. Sausages manufactures high quality meat products, such as Boerewors, Biltong, Droëwors and many more. We also offer imported products that meet our standard of excellence in taste, quality and goodness. We are proud to be part of the South African community. Visit our store, say hello, and share in our community network. We support our fellow South Africans, sharing our traditions and great tastes, and we hope you will introduce them to Canadians as well.

Read More »

The South African Shop

In today’s connected world, the essence of South Africa is never far for those in British Columbia and Canada, all thanks to The South African Shop, a unique online venture by Callie and Belinda Van Graan. More than just a store, it’s a cultural link, bringing the rich and beloved flavors of South Africa right to the doorsteps of its expatriate community. Originating from Callie and Belinda’s own experiences, chronicled in their YouTube series “Moving to Vancouver – Our Journey of Discovery,” The South African Shop is about more than just business. It’s a lifeline of cultural connection, keeping alive the spirit of South Africa through its authentic tastes and aromas. The product range is a veritable feast for any South African palate, offering traditional items like biltong and rusks. Each product is more than just a food item; it’s a slice of heritage, wrapped in nostalgia and tradition. The

Read More »

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