Old City Cheese & Market

Old City Cheese & Market A food lovers paradise. Vancouver Island's #1 cheese shop and gourmet food store. Nanaimo's first pour over coffee bar, serving Cognito Coffee.

Fresh sandwiches and baked goods daily!

New to the Market We’re very excited to introduce a little Japanese goodness to the shelves at Old City Cheese & Market!...
08/14/2026

New to the Market

We’re very excited to introduce a little Japanese goodness to the shelves at Old City Cheese & Market!

Organic Traditional Miso — handcrafted in small batches right here in Nanaimo using organic Canadian soy, organic rice, Himalayan pink salt and traditional koji culture. Aged for a minimum of 12 months, this is the real deal — rich, savoury and packed with that deep umami flavour we love. 🇯🇵

Miso is so much more than soup! Stir it into sauces and dressings, add it to marinades, whisk it into butter, or use a little to give vegetables, noodles, broths and pretty much anything savoury an extra layer of flavour.

And coming in a couple of weeks… 👀

Organic Shio Koji — a Japanese fermented seasoning with serious umami power. We’ll have it as soon as it arrives!

Come grab a jar of miso and get your fermentation game on. 🍜

Be sure to check out Sounds of Summer tailgate party. Ticket details in the link.
08/14/2026

Be sure to check out Sounds of Summer tailgate party. Ticket details in the link.

QUICHE, QUICHE, HOORAY!We’ve got two delicious house-made quiches in our freezer, ready to go whenever you need an easy,...
08/13/2026

QUICHE, QUICHE, HOORAY!

We’ve got two delicious house-made quiches in our freezer, ready to go whenever you need an easy, delicious meal.

Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper & Corn
Creamy, savoury and packed with sweet roasted peppers and corn.

Heritage Ham, Cheddar & Caramelized Onion
A classic savoury combination of rich heritage ham, sharp cheddar and sweet caramelized onions.

Sold individually from our freezer — perfect for an easy lunch, dinner, brunch or last-minute “what are we eating?” solution.

08/13/2026

What’s this? Quebec sheep’s milk yogurt has just landed Old City Cheese & Market

08/03/2026

So lucky to live here! ☀️

Meet Milhafre:Sometimes the best cheeses come from places you’ve never thought to look.Made on Terceira Island in Portug...
07/25/2026

Meet Milhafre:

Sometimes the best cheeses come from places you’ve never thought to look.

Made on Terceira Island in Portugal’s Azores, Milhafre is a traditional cow’s milk cheese that reflects the lush volcanic pastures and generations of island cheesemaking. Formerly known as Castelhinos, this semi-soft beauty is smooth, buttery, and wonderfully approachable.

Expect a delicate creaminess with subtle savoury notes and a clean, lingering finish that keeps you coming back for “just one more slice.”

If you’re looking to explore beyond the familiar, Milhafre is a delicious place to start.

Come discover a little taste of the Azores. 🇵🇹🧀

🇮🇹 Today’s Cheese Feature: La TurSome cheeses are good. Others are unforgettable.From the rolling hills of Piedmont, Ita...
07/25/2026

🇮🇹 Today’s Cheese Feature: La Tur

Some cheeses are good. Others are unforgettable.

From the rolling hills of Piedmont, Italy, La Tur is a luxurious soft-ripened cheese crafted from an uncommon blend of cow’s, goat’s, and sheep’s milk. Each milk brings something special—the buttery richness of cow’s milk, the bright tang of goat’s milk, and the delicate sweetness and depth of sheep’s milk.

The result is an impossibly creamy cheese with notes of fresh butter, cultured cream, and warm bread dough, balanced by a gentle acidity and a silky, lingering finish.

A true expression of the Alta Langa cheesemaking tradition, La Tur is equally at home on a cheeseboard or enjoyed with a spoon and a crusty baguette.

Trust us… this is one you’ll be thinking about long after the last bite. 🇮🇹🧀

🍺🧀 Friday Night Feature: Drunk MonkMeet the monk who’s had one too many…Hailing from Belgium, Drunk Monk is a washed-rin...
07/24/2026

🍺🧀 Friday Night Feature: Drunk Monk

Meet the monk who’s had one too many…

Hailing from Belgium, Drunk Monk is a washed-rind cow’s milk cheese that’s lovingly bathed in beer as it matures. The result? An irresistibly fudgy texture, aromas of fresh bread and yeast, and a gentle Cascade hop bitterness near the rind that melts into a rich, sweet cream finish.

Bold enough for washed-rind enthusiasts, yet surprisingly approachable for the cheese-curious.

Pair it with a Belgian ale, your favourite craft beer, or a crisp cider, and let Friday night begin. 🍻

Who’s bringing the crackers?

We’ve just unpacked 10 incredible new artisan cheeses from France, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, and Austria—each with its o...
07/24/2026

We’ve just unpacked 10 incredible new artisan cheeses from France, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, and Austria—each with its own story, tradition, and unforgettable flavour.

From silky triple creams and rustic farmhouse goat cheeses to bold alpine classics, there’s something new waiting to become your next favourite.

Come explore the new arrivals, ask for a taste, and let us help you discover something extraordinary.

See you at the cheese counter!

Address

426 Fitzwilliam Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R3B1

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+12507540100

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