JOHN HENRY’S
General Store
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There’s been a General Store in Garden Bay on Pool Road since the 1940’s. Originally called Lloyd’s, it’s been John Henry’s for many, many years.
We’re proud of the store’s unique charm, patronized by locals and visitors. Our goal is to provide the range of goods one might find in a historic general store, including the provisions boaters, resort guests, and all others visiting Pender Harbour need.
The store is known for its distinctive product selections – our extensive beer, wine & spirits selection (we think the best north of Sechelt), varied gift and housewares assortment, regular and specialty groceries, greeting cards (including a wide selection by local artists) and much more.
John Henry’s maintains food preparation facilities inside the store. Year-round the Café prepares baked goods and soups (available during store hours). Café staff also prepare a selection of frozen entrées available for purchase. The Café’s Summer program depends on staffing and may be subject to change each year.
The General Store is known for its distinctive product selections – our extensive beer, wine & spirits selection (we think the best north of Sechelt), varied gift and housewares assortment, regular and specialty groceries, greeting cards (including a wide selection by local artists) and much more.
John Henry’s maintains food preparation facilities inside the store. Year-round the Café prepares baked goods and soups (available during store hours). Café staff also prepare a selection of frozen entrées available for purchase. The Café’s Summer program depends on staffing and may be subject to change each year.
Store Hours
Winter 2024 Hours:
10am to 5pm – Closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays
Double scoop icecream with a view!
Insider Tip
John Henry’s General Store is well known for its big scoop ice cream cones. Enjoy single or double scoops on cake or waffle cones. Choose from 12 regular flavours, including at least one without dairy.
Questions?
What’s in Store?
Something for everyone:
• Fully stocked liquor store – beer (domestic, craft & international features), wine & spirits – special orders welcome (please allow up to 2 weeks for stock to arrive)
• Dairy (including milk, cheese, eggs)
• Basic groceries – coffee, tea, jam & peanut butter, pasta & sauce, spices, baking basics, a limited selection of fresh product (summer), frozen items, including frozen in-house prepared foods to take away;
• Sweet & salty snacks & drinks;
• Specialty foods, mostly locally produced (BC), including condiments, cooking sauces, chocolate bars, spice blends
• Personal & household care products
• Basic & giftable housewares
• Greeting cards
• Gifts – for kids and adults
• Propane filled from 5 to 100 lbs
• Ice – block and party ice
Other Store Details
• On-site come & go parking (no overnight parking, except by prior special arrangement)
• Pets are not permitted in the store
• Attached – Garden Bay Canada Post Office (open Monday through Saturday) Hours: Mon to Fri, 8:30am – 5:00pm; Sat 9:00am – 1:00pm. Offers PO Boxes, parcel pick-ups, shipments, stamps – everything you need.