bUSINESSES & SERVICES

A collection of Black-owned businesses and Black service providers within the community of Vancouver and the wider area of British Columbia.


Collectives, Creatives & Artists

  • Laurelle Armet Photography & Design

    I am a Vancouver-based graphic designer and photographer. My passion is to inspire and create designs that add a positive impact to the world. I specialize in brand & identity, marketing, print & digital design. Let’s make something beautiful together!

  • Afro Hub Community

    Empowering the Canadian black community by providing resources on entrepreneurship, personal development and financial education.

  • Yadira Stubbs Design

    I am a Vancouver Freelance Graphic Designer specializing in Graphic Design, Web Development, Brand Consultation, and Marketing.

  • Melanin Rising

    I'm Naomi. I'm a multi-disciplinary artist, educator, activist, facilitator and one who envisions a better world for all of us. I believe in the sacredness and divinity of art and artistic expression... our creativity is what makes us human. Our humanity will heal us.

  • Arabellsoft Inc

    Web Developer/Business Services/Science and Technology. We design and develop web and mobile applications that are useful and easy to use.

  • Samantha Wood-Gaines

    Illustrator/artist located in Vancouver. Alot of my illustrations are surrounding Black voices, Black bodies and Black Joy. I am also in the long process of interviewing 100 Black individuals and their experiences as a Black person in society. It will be an illustrated storybook style and I'm excited to make it educational (possibly allowed as a source in schools). Any and all support as an independent artist would be much appreciated.

  • Afro Van Connect

    Black Spaces are authentic African Descent Youth community designed gathering brave spaces in Vancouver, which are uniting people and organizations across Canada and the world, to contribute to liberating education. They are established to create opportunities for youth of African Descent to access equipment, education, training, networks and opportunities, empowering them to creatively and economically flourish; building on their unique gifts and perspective from their heritage and diaspora cultural experiences.

  • Odihi

    Odihi meaning "the essence of greatness" founded by Efe Fruci is a Black-led not-for-profit with a mission to educate, equips, and empower Black girls (10-17) years old and women (18-25) years old through coaching, workshops, and mentorship programs. We exist to support more Black girls and women into positions of leadership, power, and be in rooms where decisions are being made.

    To register for our Fearless Girls Group (10-17) and our Empowered Women's Group (18-25) please visit our website to register.

  • Karibou Handcrafted Soaps

    We are a small-scale, independent, Vancouver-based duo passionate about creating unique handmade soap bars and body care products using natural, locally-sourced ingredients. Our focus is on keeping it safe and simple, crafting each item with just the basic ingredients needed for a clean, healthy product that is not only gentle and nourishing on the skin, but also long-lasting and pure. The word Karibu means "welcome" in Swahili, the native language in Kenya, where founders Ken Okondo and Jemeli Sang were born and raised before moving to Canada less than a decade ago.

  • Lead Designs

    Lead Designs is a stationery boutique specializing in Semi and Custom Designs as well as Curated Artisan Gifts for all your life’s best moments. Launched in 2016, we create bold and color rich designs that are reminiscent of the sights and sounds of Africa.

    Although we love working on all types of events, we take particular pride in creating for traditional weddings. Lead Designs has handled weddings all over the world, from Canada to France, to Cote D’Ivore, to Ghana and even all the way to Australia.

  • Missy D

    Missy D is a Vancouver-based Hip/Hop,Rap & Soul Artist.

  • Sade Awele

    Award winning Nigerian-Canadian singer, songwriter, performing & recording artist, and creative based in Vancouver BC.

  • Vancouver Tech Journal

    Science and Technology/Author

  • Branding With Sarah

    Content Creator. I help you increase your visibility and get sales through blogging.

  • Black Business Association Of BC

    Non-Profit Business/Supply Chain/Web Developer/Business Services/Science and Technology

  • Khimia Designs

    We offer African print inspired accessories & apparel. We make fashion easy by letting the bold & vibrant prints on our collections do the talking. Founded by Victoire, originating from the Republic of Congo & Gabon. Khimia Designs was started to spread the beauty of African print patterns across the globe. The word khimia (keem-yah) means peace in her indigenous language called Lingala.

  • Kurent Designs

    Founded by Joy Unaegbu. My vision is inspired by where I’m from and the places I’ve traveled. Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, relocating to Australia in 2014, my passion and work reflects my connectedness to past and present homes. Some designs are influenced by African culture, as a homage to my Nigerian roots.

  • Savanna Simplified

    founded by Towela Tembo. Savanna Simplified is a wellness brand promoting organic African products. Savanna Simplified sells scented candles, and is planning on launching an organic skincare line. Savanna Simplified's scented candles are meant to express the individuality of people's desires and specific scent preferences, corresponding with the company's motto - 'It's Personal'.

    The skincare line includes products such as body butters, face creams, and body oils. The skincare products are made from African essential oils and are ethically sourced.

  • 3Hnovation Inc.

    We are focused on managing operational and cybersecurity risks through awareness training, maturity assessment and deployment of innovative technology. We support business corporations, individuals and community organizations of any size to Prepare & Protect their operations from cyber-attacks, Respond to security incidents from an attack and optimize business performance through Digital Innovation and Corporate Branding.

  • Colour The Trails Advocacy Inc

    Community Advocacy/Outdoor Sports/Photographers/Sports and RecreationTravel and Transportation

  • BTB Audio

    DJ & Musician

  • Burst Creative

    Marketing Agency & Web Development

  • Chanel Viner Photography

    Creative & Photographer

  • Chantal Gibson

    Artist

  • CL Web Developers

    Web Designer/Developer

  • Desirée Dawson

    Desirée Dawson emerges as an exceptional force in the world of music, holding esteemed honors beyond her roles as a recording artist, songwriter and producer. Through her artistry, she kindles a seamless connection between listeners and their inner selves, as well as the people and land around them.

  • Devi Arts Collective

    Jewelry. Devi Arts Collective is a women-led jewelry brand born out of the inner-desire and willful purpose to connect with people. We create accessories that when worn, are an expression of the bold, the confidant, and the vibrant qualities in our truest selves.

  • DNA Romance

    DNA Romance is an online dating site that forecasts romantic chemistry between people using DNA markers that play a role in human attraction. In addition, we estimate personality compatibility using psychology and allow you to evaluate physical attraction based on your matches' photographs and biographical details.

  • Jimpinu

    JIMPINU is a Nigerian commercial photographer based in Vancouver, BC whose creativity is expressed through the form of photography. Specializing in portrait, fashion editorial and lifestyle photography, she brings a keen sense of creativity and professionalism to every shoot. Available for freelance and commercial projects both in studio and on location.

  • Ethos Lab

    Ethós Lab is an afterschool innovation academy for youth Grades 5 to 12 to come to discover, explore, and grow through S.T.E.A.M and culture-based experiences.

  • eL MAR Consulting

    Data Analyst/ScientistHealth

  • Ethos Myth Design Inc

    Vancouver-based fine crafted Jewellery & Goldsmith

  • GCSPAP Research Society

    Data Analyst/ScientistNon-Profit BusinessHealth

  • Dawn Pemberton

    Musician

  • Higher Function

    Creative/Film & Production/RadioVideographers

  • I Trust Vibes

    Adornments, apparel & more

  • Ian Cromwell

    Artist

  • Iron Balloon Productions

    Advertising/Videographers/Business Services/Film & Production/Radio

  • Janessa St Pierre

    Content Creators/Film & Production/Radio

  • Jenn Jackson

    Content Creator

  • Junie Désil

    Artist/Author

  • Just Natoya

    Content creator, artist and visual storyteller

  • Kara Designs

    Web Developer

  • Loud Mouth Brown Girl

    Content Creators

  • Love Tree Photography

    Photographers/Videographer

  • Seed Science Ltd

    Supply Chain/Science and Technology

  • Superior Homes

    Carpentry/Contractors/Home Décor/Trades

  • Tectonic Architecture

    Engineer/Architect

  • The Whinery

    Content Creator

  • U & I Talk Show

    Content Creator/Emcee

Consulting & Finance

  • Easy Consulting Studio

    Easy Consulting Studio is a public relations and communications consulting agency that specializes in making it easy for brands and companies to tell stories.

  • Bakau Consulting

    Bakau Consulting is a full-service equity, inclusion and anti-racism consulting company based in Canada, with a global, intersectional approach.

  • The Coaching Element

    Career & Confidence Coaching, Business Services & Education

  • BlackChat Vancouver

    BlackChat Vancouver began as a series of social salons originating in 2016. It is an intergenerational project dedicating its work to healing and connecting the Black communities in the lower mainland through three streams of programing; BlackChat the Podcast, BlackChat - The Gathering of the Melanated, and BlackAttack - Community Arts & Cultural Field trips.

  • Premium Events And Design

    The inception of Premium Events & Design, known then as Premium Events, started off solely as an event planning company and later expanded into a multi-service boutique. When the idea was birthed, the founder, Mariama Barrie had no business knowledge, limited experience in event planning and zero start-up funding. Despite having minimal resources, Mariama was not discouraged, but motivated to pursue her new found passion.

  • Ascendi-Capital Inc

    Financial Services

  • Wellesley Insurance Agency

    Insurance & Business Services

  • Alaphia Financial Wellness

    Financial Services

  • Backdrop Consulting

    Consultants

  • Bespoke Lending Solutions

    Financial Services

  • Cicely Belle Blain

    Consultant, Business Services, Author, Activism

  • Controller4Hire

    Accountant & Consulting Services

  • Easy Consulting Studio PR And Digital Strategy

    Consulting & IT Services

  • Elevate Inclusion Strategies

    Consultants

  • Evermark Trademarks

    Consultants & Business Services

  • Frontline Public Relations

    Consultants & Business Services

  • GovAdmin Consulting

    Accountants, Consultants & Business Services

  • Happy Law Notary Public

    Lawyers & Notary

  • Hello Success

    Consultants, Web Developers & Business Services

  • Innovate Vancouver

    Business Services

  • Janet McLeish Consulting

    Consultant & Artist

  • Kaiso Careers

    Business Services & Counselling

  • MDS Consulting

    Business Services

  • Mercov Accountants

    Accountants, Consultants & Business Services

  • My Future Capital

    Financial & Business Services

  • Njeri Watkins Consulting

    Business Services, Consulting & IT Services

  • One Love Consulting

    Business Services

  • Porcia Blake Financial

    Financial Services & Insurance

  • SendOutCards

    Business Services

Hair & Beauty

  • Texturesbysarah

    TexturesbySarah is a luxury and lifestyle hair brand. We provide the most luxurious hair extensions with the best quality for all human hair textures. Each texture is an embodiment of elegance to complete your effortless look.

  • Dulce Beauty, Gastown

    Natalie Palamino is a licensed aesthetician and lash technician and just opened Dulce in March 2020. The goal was to create a space for all WOC to come and get services that were inclusive and designed for them. I currently offer lash extensions and waxing (Brazilian specifically) and plan to grow and add skin treatments very soon.

  • Tat’s Haus

    Tat’s Haus is a private Gastown Beauty studio where the beauty enthusiast can get pretty and creative! Offering customized manicure and lash extension services, with late evening hours

  • Du Monde Hair

    We at DuMonde believe that Customer Service Satisfaction comes first and look forward to the opportunity of earning your business. Through many years of excellent services, we've seen many changes, but one thing remains the same — Our desire for excellence. We're versatile, professional and attentive to details, with an eye to exceeding expectations. — we mean it!

  • Yasser K

    Afrocentric Jewelry

  • Moujam Beauty Salon

    Beauty Salon

  • Ezabel Amanuell

    Hairstylist

  • Heavenly Lox

    Heavenly Lox

    Hair

  • Makosha Hampton

    Glueless Wig Maker

  • Ezes Egharevb

    Hair & Beauty World

  • Nayeed Toriola

    Wig Stylist

  • Bella M

    Hair

  • Afro Hair Studio

    Hair Studio

  • Norma Patten

    Hair & Makeup

  • Melonie Williams

    Hair Stylist

  • The Hair Bar

    Hair stylist

  • Crwnd Hair

    Hairstylist

  • Hair Anthropology

    Favour Amadi - Hair Stylist

  • Ayak Tiordit

    Hair

  • Her Royal Hair Extension

    Hair

  • Jaye McLeod

    Hairstylist

  • Tevin Goodridge Barber

    Barber

  • Opal Bilodeau

    Hair Stylist

  • Gods Gift Coiffure

    Hairstylist

  • Ice Kol Kut

    Barber

  • Island Vibez Hair Studio

    Hair Studio

  • Natural Queenz Hair Studio

    Hair Studio

  • Sarko Beauty

    Hair Store

  • Ammerose Hair Salon

    Hair Salon

  • Draes Hair Studio

    Hair Studio

  • Empress Hair Salon

    Salon

  • Alara Hair Solutions

    Hair Store

  • Abantu

    Hair Store

  • All Class Beauty Hair Extensions

    Hair Store

  • Chy Hair Collections

    100% Organic Hand Made Fresh And Refrigerated Hair Growth Products!

  • Fortitude Beard Inc

    Beard Care Essentials

  • Axis Professional Hair Care

    Hair Salon

  • Boombox Barbershop

    Barber

  • Juniors Barber Shop

    Barbershop & School

  • Fleurich Creations

    Horticulture, Beauty & Retail

  • Grace | Vancouver Nano Brows

    Beauty

  • Imosé Glam

    Make-Up Artist

  • Comfy Girls with Curls

    Kaya: Natural Hair & Lifestyle

  • Royals Beauty Supply

    Supply & Salon

  • Slayed By MK

    Hairstylist

  • New List Item

    Brows/Beauty

Fitness & Health

  • Healthy with Kelsey

    Kelsey is a BCRPA Certified Personal Trainer, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Emotional Eating Recovery Coach working in the health and wellness industry in the lower mainland since 2011. I am deeply passionate about helping people re-connect to their bodies through movement therapies, make peace with food and step into their personal power so they can live whole-hearted and fulfilling lives.

  • Fleksyon

    Fleksyon is a mobile Athletic Therapy clinic that offer at-home treatment and active rehabilitations for treating musculoskeletal (muscles,bone, and joints) injuries. Katia is a certified athletic therapist with many experiences on the field with athlete or in clinical setting with the general population. She can offer treatment for elite athlete and also any person who want to come back safely and pain-free to an active lifestyle.

  • Breathing Space Bodywork

    Breathing Space Bodywork is a single-room oasis located on the edge of Gastown. In business since 2010, I provide therapeutic bodywork treatments designed to integrate body and mind. You can expect your session to be deep and effective and also, incredibly relaxing. I offer a variety of full-body treatments ranging from relaxation, tension relief, and hot stone, to pre-natal and post-partum. All of the treatments include aromatherapy and hot towel foot wraps at no extra charge.

  • Thrive Dental Care

    Come in for a comprehensive dental exam, call (604-620-4660), or just to meet us in our beautiful office at Lougheed Plaza located on 9600 Cameron Street, conveniently situated across from the Burnaby Public Library, between the Lougheed skytrain station and new Como Lake station. You’ll be treated in a friendly, caring and welcoming atmosphere that puts your mind at ease!

  • Embrace Menstruation

    founded by Tanya Bryant.

    Offers sustainable period products for new and seasoned menstruators.

  • Akeemo Therapy

    Wellness

  • Coast Performance Rehabilitation

    Health & Wellness

  • Mind Movement Mobility

    Personal Trainer

  • Duriell Bernard

    Physician/Physiotherapist

  • Great Light Healing Ministries

    Wellness

  • Health Capades

    Health Coach

  • Koboko Fitness

    Personal Online Trainer

  • Loco Beat

    Fitness/Health

  • Mike Murray

    Massage Therapy

Therapy & Coaching

  • Efe Fruci-Career Counselling

    Efe Fruci is a confidence coach, helping women become confident, self-motivated, fearless, and empowered. Teaching women how to smash limiting beliefs (imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, negative self-talk, and fear of failure) so they can thrive forward confidently.

  • Kendra Coupland Spiritual Wellness Coach

    Kendra Coupland is a sādhaka, meditation coach and multi-disciplinary artist living and working on unceded Coast Salish territory, the traditional lands of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, səl̓ílwətaɬ, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm and Stó:lō people. Experiencing the world as a queer woman of colour, and survivor of childhood sexual assault Kendra brings a compassionate trauma-informed and intersectional framework to her practice. She is constantly striving to create safer spaces for folks who experience marginalization and systemic violence, to practice self-liberation within the yogic community.

  • Dark Lake Tarot

    DarkLake Tarot is run by Lindsay- a Bahamian-born Tarot Reader and Star-Gazer currently operation on the unceded lands of the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsliel-Watuth Nations. The Purpose of Dark Lake Tarot is to provide Confidence and Clarity though intuitive Tarot and Astrology Services, with the ultimate goal of empowering clients to rediscover the divine on your own terms.

  • Suad Mohammed

    Peak Resilience Counselling

  • Theresa Thomas

    In-Power Counselling and Services

  • Esther Ofori

    H For Today Counselling

  • Ruth Patta

    Dignity Counselling

  • R. Christina Fenton

    R. Christina Fenton Counselling

  • Nadine Tilma

    Live on Point Counselling

  • Mind in Body Integrated Counselling Services

    Mercedes Baines - Counselling

  • Maedean Yvonne Myers

    Your Story Evolved Counselling and Consulting

  • Tricia-Kay Williams

    Meta Counselling

  • Makita Wiggins

    Counselling

  • Ruth Unaegbu

    Ruth Unaegbu Counselling & Coaching

  • Saira Sabzaali

    Dragonfly Wellness Center

  • Lois Jones

    Counseller & Creative Art Therapist

  • Mandala Counselling & Consulting Services

    Mandala Counselling & Consulting Services

  • Sacha Medine

    BA, MEd, Registered Clinical Counsellor #12633

  • Bernard Pipra

    Registered Clinical Counsellor

  • Geoff Ayi-Bonte

    New History Consulting Inc

  • BKP Counselling

    Counselling & Wellness

  • Blue Haven Counselling And Consulting Inc

    Counselling And Consulting

  • Engage Counseling

    Counselling & Wellness

  • Evolving Story Counselling And Consulting

    Counselling & Wellness

  • Lead To Change

    Counselling & Physiotherapist

  • Let’s Talk Move On

    Counselling & Massage Therapy

  • Solinga Wellness Counselling & Reiki

    Counselling & Wellness

Restaurants & Food

  • Kula Foods

    My journey began in Kenya where sharing food with our community was an important part of every day. I migrated to Toronto as a young teenager where I was introduced to West African, Caribbean, and middle Eastern cuisine and culture. After moving to Vancouver I was inspired to create something unique that is reflective of my experiences by connecting people to their food and community.

  • Shecooksandshebakes

    I’m located in downtown Port Coquitlam. So far I’ve been selling cookies, brownies, Pavlova, scones and Apple Galette. I plan to add to/refine this list. The business started out over the last few months with the intention of learning a new skill during time off from my regular job. I started by learning various skills, recipes, baking techniques and taste testing on my family and friends.

  • Abyssinia Restaurant

    Ethiopian Restaurant

  • New List Item

    Berhan Grains is a supplier of only the finest teff grain and flour sourced exclusively from Africa.

  • Addis Cafe

    Ethiopian Restaurant

  • Axum

    Ethiopian Restaurant

  • BARA Caribbean Cuisine

    Caribbean Restaurant

  • Brianne Gabrielle Cakes

    Cake

  • Calabash Bistro

    Caribbean Bistro

  • Caribbean Market

    Caribbean Market

  • Caribbean Village Cafe

    Caribbean Cafe

  • D Roti Shak

    Roti

  • Di Reggae Cafe

    Jamaican Restaurant

  • Elbo Jamaican Patties

    Jamaican Food

  • Faded Living

    Cooking Classes

  • Farafena

    African Food Store

  • Food Blog Squad By The Blenderist

    Food Blog

  • Food On The Table

    Pre-made Meals

  • Gojo Café

    Ethiopian Cafe

  • Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant

    Ethiopian Restaurant

  • House Of Boateng Café

    Brunch & Catering

  • Juke Fried Chicken

    Fried Chicken

  • Kilimanjaro Snack House

    Snack House

  • Lulu's Apron

    Catering

  • Maisha Tea

    Tea

  • Mount Tolmie Market

    Convenience Store

  • Mumgry

    Food

  • Northpaw Brew Co.

    Northpaw Brew Co is a craft brewery located on the north side of Port Coquitlam, BC in the beautiful new neighbourhood of Fremont village.

  • PG’s Jamaican Restaurant

    Jamaican Restaurant

  • Ramen Danbo – Kerrisdale

    Ramen

  • Salt + Sear Catering

    Catering

  • Taps & Tacos

    Globally-Inspired Restaurant

  • The Loft Lounge

    Caribbean Restaurant

  • Tommie's Jerk

    Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos

Other Services

  • Dragonfly Junk Removal

    Cleaners

  • Diamond Janitorial Services

    Cleaners

  • Go 2 Girl Cleaning

    Cleaners

  • Lynfords Plumbing

    Plumbing & Repair Services

  • Fastnet Security Systems Ltd

    Security