McLennan's Island Meat and Seafood

McLennan's Island Meat and Seafood Cook Street Village Local Butcher and Seafood Store We are proud to be a member of the fantastic Cook Street Village Community, and look forward to serving you.

Our aim is to bring the Cook Street Village Community and the surrounding area the freshest and best quality local meat and seafood, each and everyday.

08/21/2026

The tools have changed. The craft hasn’t.

Butchers have been part of communities for thousands of years, and by the Middle Ages, butchers were forming guilds and passing their knowledge and skills from one generation to the next.

Today, a good butcher still does much more than simply sell meat. It is about knowing the cuts, understanding where the meat comes from, knowing the farmers behind it, and helping customers choose exactly what they need.

Lloyd has been learning and practising that craft since he was 13.

Some traditions are worth keeping.

Come in, ask questions and get to know The BUTCHER on Cook Street.

McLennan’s Island Meat & Seafood
Open daily | 10 AM – 7 PM

08/20/2026

Why is filet so tender?

Filet comes from the tenderloin, a muscle that does very little work. That is what gives it its famously delicate texture and exceptional tenderness.

It is lean, elegant and does not need much to make it special. A little seasoning, a hot pan or grill, and let the quality of the meat do the rest.

And quality matters to us. The meats we choose are raised without antibiotics and with no added hormones, because we believe knowing how your food is raised is just as important as knowing how to cook it.

Sometimes simple really is the luxury.

Have questions about a cut or where our meat comes from? Come in and chat with Lloyd.

The Butcher on Cook Street
McLennan’s Island Meat & Seafood
Open daily | 10 AM – 7 PM

08/19/2026

You know Lloyd makes amazing bone broth, but are you getting everything you can out of it?

Bone broth is a nourishing source of protein and collagen-derived amino acids, and there are so many easy ways to use it.

Make soup. Cook your rice in it. Make gravy. Add it to sauces. Braise meat. Or simply heat it up and sip it.

Our favourite tip? Freeze it in an ice cube tray so you always have individual portions ready to add to whatever you are cooking.

And because Lloyd makes ours without garlic or onion, it is pet-friendly too. 🐾

One bone broth. So many possibilities.

Just another one of the things we make in-house at The BUTCHER on Cook Street.

McLennan’s Island Meat & Seafood
Open daily | 10 AM – 7 PM

08/18/2026

Do you know how your chicken is chilled? 🍗

Most chicken is water-chilled, meaning the birds are immersed together in cold-water tanks that may contain things like chlorine. During the process, chicken can retain 8–12% water.

Air-chilled chicken is different. It is chilled using cold air, so there is no added water from the chilling process. That means better texture, crispier skin and more natural chicken flavour.

At The BUTCHER on Cook Street, our chickens are air-chilled.

Because we'd rather give you more chicken, less water.

Have questions? Come in and ask Lloyd.

McLennan's Island Meat & Seafood
Open daily | 10 AM – 7 PM

08/17/2026

An introduction... or maybe a reintroduction.

We are The Butcher on Cook Street, your neighbourhood butcher in the heart of Cook Street Village.

Behind the counter is Lloyd, better known as “The MEATDOGG.” He has been cutting meat since he was 13 and believes strongly that food is medicine and no farmers means no food. That is why knowing his farmers, understanding where the meat comes from, and offering quality products matters so much to him.

Whether you have been coming to see us for years or have just discovered us, come in, ask questions, tell us what you are cooking, and get to know your butcher.

We are The Butcher on Cook Street. Come say hello.

McLennan’s Island Meat & Seafood
Open daily | 10 AM – 7 PM

08/16/2026

Day of the Dog is on Dallas Road today! 🐾

With so many dogs expected in the neighbourhood, this seems like a good time to remind you that we have something for them too.

We make our own dog food right here at the butcher shop.

🥩 All meat. No fillers.

We also carry dog treats for when they deserve something extra.

If you have a dog and have not checked out what we have for them, come in and take a look.

The Butcher on Cook Street
McLennan's Island Meat & Seafood
Open daily | 10 AM – 7 PM

08/15/2026

What makes Wagyu so special? 🥩

It is all about that incredible marbling. The fine ribbons of fat throughout the beef create the tenderness, richness and buttery flavour Wagyu is famous for.

And we have two ways to experience it:

🇯🇵 Japanese A5 Wagyu
Exceptionally marbled, intensely rich and truly something special.

🇦🇺 Australian Wagyu
Beautifully marbled, tender and full of big beef flavour.

Never tried Wagyu? Come by and chat with Lloyd about which one is right for you.

Or better yet... try both.

The Butcher on Cook Street
McLennan's Island Meat & Seafood
Open daily | 10 AM – 7 PM

08/14/2026

It is 4:30 AM. Do you know where your butcher is?

Lloyd is already at the shop.

Long before the doors open, he is hard at work making sure the case is stocked, the meat is fresh, and everything is ready for the day ahead.

It is the part of being a butcher most people never see.

Fresh does not just happen. It starts early. Really early.

Come see what Lloyd has ready for you today.

The Butcher on Cook Street
McLennan's Island Meat & Seafood
Open daily | 10 AM – 7 PM

08/14/2026

What goes into your meat matters, but so does how it was raised.

At The Butcher on Cook Street, we carefully choose the meat that goes into our case. Our standards include no added hormones and meat raised without antibiotics.

For us, it is about knowing where our food comes from, supporting responsible farming practices, and working with farmers and suppliers we trust.

We believe you should be able to ask questions about the food you are feeding your family.

Want to know more? Come in and ask Lloyd.

The Butcher on Cook Street
McLennan's Island Meat & Seafood
Open daily | 10 AM – 7 PM

08/12/2026

Sometimes you feel like beef. Sometimes you feel like chicken.

And sometimes you just want something different.

How about turkey tonight?

We have turkey tenders, turkey burgers, and ground turkey ready to give dinner a little change-up.

Grill it, season it, turn it into burgers, tacos, meatballs, or whatever you are craving tonight.

Come see what we've got.

The Butcher on Cook Street
McLennan's Island Meat & Seafood
Open daily | 10 AM – 7 PM

Address

307 Cook Street
Victoria, BC
V8V3X5

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

Telephone

+12503823331

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