South Island Saskatoons

09/12/2026

We're experimenting with our syrup recipe!

We are testing out a new syrup recipe that is more akin to a grenadine than the previous.

We are doing this for a couple of reasons.

1) As an amateur bartender I wanted a syrup that could be used in cocktails.

2)The supplier of one of the ingredients for the old syrup has stopped making it.

3) We have had some comments on the longevity of the syrup and this will hopefully help its shelf life.

Things you should notice.

The new syrup will be sweeter- there is a lot more sugar, this should help preserve it.

It will be runnier, think more the consistency of medium maple syrup rather than a thick corn syrup.

It will be clearer, without the modified starch thickening it the colour will be brighter and clearer.

We are open to feedback! If you want to come try the new syrup visit us at the farm store. We are looking to improve.

In the photo the old syrup recipe is on the left and the new recipe is on the right.

Come try it out!

09/06/2026

09/03/2026

This weekend we'll be at the Saanich fair! We hope to see you there! We're looking forward to a busy weekend of fun and beginning to celebrate fall as the seasons shift. Fall🍂🍁

Unfortunately for our regulars this means we will not be at either the Duncan or Cedar markets this weekend, but we'll see you all again on the 11th and the 12th!

Come visit us in the market section of the fairground for fresh baked treats and frozen take home berries and pies 🥧 😋!

08/03/2026

Market Monday Deal!📣

Bags of scones and bags of tarts are 2 for $18!

Get them while supplies last!

07/26/2026

Introducing Market Mondays!

These flash sales will occur on Monday if we have overbaked after the Cedar market. They will be unique every time and only available occasionally.

Duo to the rain in Cedar today for our first ever market Monday we will have:

Cinnamon Buns!! - 3$ each - These crowd favourites are usually market only and sold out everytime. Get them for nostalgic price of old.

Bags of scones - Buy 2 get three (3 for $24)! These freeze great so stock up for those future rainy days you just need a little something!

Tarts! - Buy one get one half off (2 for $18) Get 24 of our golden delicious tarts and share with the whole family, friends and extended acquaintances!

See you tomorrow ar 1245 Fisher road! Prices while quantities last.

07/24/2026

We wanted to take a moment to share our gratitude and appreciation for Sharon and Monty. For the past month, they have been preparing us for taking over the reigns. They have spent endless hours showing us the ropes. Teaching us how to use the machinery, how to do the accounting and ordering, showing us the recipes and flow in the kitchen, and many other small ins and outs to help keep the farm running. They have gifted us so much of their time and energy, and done everything in their power to ensure that we start off on the best possible foot to ensure that we succeed and keep the berries and baked goods flowing. We will be eternally grateful for all they have given and shared. So much more than we could ever have asked and more than I can state here, they have blessed us with. The farm will always be imbued with the love and legacy they have poured into it for the past 13 years and we look forward to seeing them again soon. Enjoy visiting with your family and all that the years ahead have to offer you Sharon and Monty!

07/19/2026

Let's talk about change!

We know that many of you have been supporting South Island Saskatoons for a long time and have seen many changes over the years of your support.

Change is one of the inevitablilities of life, and today, we had to make the change that no customer enjoys. We had to raise our prices.

The economic realities that we are all too familiar with these days meant that the margins Sharon and Monty were operating with were too small for us to carry our mortgage. In order to keep the farm, and continue the legacy of this magical property we have to face the books to see what is realistic for us monetarily. We know that the bump may be jarring, but we hope that you will continue to support us and the farm in the future. We have raised prices to a point which we hope will hold for several years so that you can come to expect the same stability that Sharon and Monty gave. This being said, in the short term, we may be adjusting things as we make mistakes and learn from them.

A mistake we like to apologize for was mispricing our bags of scones today. We were expecting to fit 4 to a bag for $15, but then we only got three, this mistep was poorly communicated through ourselves due to the late night/early morning nature of the prep, and it led to the bags being overvalued. Tomorrow at Cedar, the price on the bags of scones will be adjusted.

Overall, we hope to keep the changes to a minimum for now, but as we grow with the business, undoubtedly we will have ideas and changes we want to implement. We hope these changes will be for the betterment of the customer experience. Ultimately, you are the center of our business. If you are not happy then we aren't either! So we will want your input on any changes we are thinking of making, especially if it has to do with a recipe. Please continue to follow the page where we will occasionally have customer polls, or for information on blind taste-tests happening in our store. By doing this, we hope to maintain transparency with you, and invite you into the process to have your say! We are also open to receiving feedback in person at the store or farmer's market if you would like to come talk to us.

Thank you all for your continued support at the market and in store today, as well as your grace and patience with our current and future growing pains as we learn the ropes!

We hope to see you soon,

The South Island Saskatoon Sailor family.

07/15/2026

Hello Friends and Neighbours!
Allow us to introduce ourselves as the new (not quite yet) owners of South Island Saskatoons. We are the Sailor family, two brothers Graeme (on the left with the hat) and Tim (on the right) along with our partners Casey (Graeme's wife on the left) and Moyra (Tim's fiancé on the right) and Jude! (Graeme and Casey's son). We bought the farm as a way of bringing our family together and creating a life on the land, giving back to the earth and community. We feel very blessed to have landed here, it is a magical place. We are committed to continuing to offer high quality saskatoon berries and baked goods, and are so grateful to the loyal customers and friends of the farm. Thank you for welcoming us in for those of you we have already met in person. We look forward to meeting the rest of you soon! We'll continue to share updates with you as we continue learning and growing in our roles as farmers and share news about the farm so stay posted!

07/12/2026

Fresh Saskatoons available at the Cedar Farmer’s Market for the last time today! They will be available at the farm, at 1245 Fisher Road in Cobble Hill, until Tuesday or Wednesday!

Frozen berries will be available year round!

07/12/2026

Last day for upick, Sunday, July 12!