The GYST Volume II

The GYST Volume II

Invest in (y)our planet. This season, we're looking at what the future holds under earth day's theme of 'investing in our planet'. We continually strive to disrupt old ways of doing business in a ...

slow fashionThe GYST Volume I

The GYST Volume I

Slow fashion is our (only) future. In the first issue of the gyst, we dive deep into topics pertaining to the planet, sustainability, slow fashion, what we’re getting up to in our factory and stor...

chai latteSomeone holding Whistler Cafe's housemade chai made into a latte

Whistler Cafe's Homemade Chai Mix

 This festive recipe has been an ecologyst Whistler Cafe staple for more than four years, backed by the handful of regulars who come in specifically to enjoy this cozy cuppa. As one of the only caf...

Paul Walde stands in an old growth forest

The Awi'nakola Project: Q&A With Paul Walde

This profile and Q&A is a continuation of our series on the Awi’nakola: Tree of Life project. Paul Walde is an interdisciplinary artist and professor at the University of Victoria. Often using ...

Dr. Suzanne Simard measures the soil health of an old growth forest

The Awi'nakola Project: Q&A with Suzanne Simard

This profile and Q&A is a continuation of our series on the Awi’nakola: Tree of Life project.  Dr. Suzanne Simard is a world-renowned forest ecologist, professor of forest ecology at the Univer...

floristLeft: a hand holding up a bunch of mushrooms; Right: a bouquet of orange flowers

Leah Gibson: Living Seasonally and Sourcing Locally

Leah Gibson is an Ottawa-based floral designer whose penchant for nature and its role in people’s lives is deeply rooted. Nature’s tones and textures come through in her floral arrangements, her st...