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.

08/15/2026

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

08/11/2026

One chicken. More than one meal. 🍗

Pick up one of our local, air-chilled whole chickens and roast it for dinner tonight. Then save those bones.

Simmer them into a rich homemade stock, add your leftover chicken and favourite vegetables, and tomorrow's dinner becomes a delicious homemade chicken soup.

And remember, our chickens are air-chilled, not water-chilled, so you are buying chicken, not added water.

Roast tonight. Soup tomorrow. Nothing wasted.

Stop by and grab yours.

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

08/11/2026

Quality starts long before it reaches our counter.

At The Butcher on Cook Street, we care about where our meat comes from, how the animals are raised, and what ultimately ends up on your plate.

That is why the meat we choose is raised without added hormones or antibiotics.

Because we believe food is medicine, and knowing what you are eating matters.

Have questions about our meat or the farms it comes from? Stop by and chat with Lloyd. He is always happy to tell you more.

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

08/09/2026

Summer nights were made for hot dogs on the BBQ. 🌭

Keep it simple, pile on your favourite toppings, and do not forget Lloyd’s own sauerkraut for the finishing touch.

Easy to make. Easy to love. Exactly what a summer dinner should be.

Stop by and grab what you need for the grill tonight.

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

08/08/2026

Saturday at the butcher. 🥩

Tomahawks. Ribeyes. House-made sausages. Oh my!

If you are still wondering what is going on the grill tonight, come take a look at what we have in the case. Lloyd and the team are ready to help you find something delicious.

Come see us. Dinner starts here.

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

08/06/2026

What a week. 😅

Long weekend, the Snowbirds, back to work... and somehow there is still one more day to go.

So why make dinner complicated?

Stop by and grab some of our marinated chicken. The flavours are always changing, so see what looks good, cook it up, add a simple side salad and...

Dinner. Done.

Sometimes easy is exactly what you need.

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

08/05/2026

What makes a striploin so special?

That beautiful fat cap is one of the reasons. As it cooks, it renders into the steak, adding incredible flavour while helping keep every bite juicy.

If you love a steak with bold, classic beef flavour and a satisfying bite, a striploin is hard to beat.

Stop by and let Lloyd help you pick out the perfect one for tonight's grill.

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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