On Bowen Island there
is a tiny secret, and when I mean tiny - it really is.
It's the worlds
smallest candy shop - so says the owner.
I can't believe I have
been to Bowen several times and missed this gem. With kids in tow of a sunny
boating day it took them only a few minutes to find the shop when we exited the
marina for main street.
The shop is about the
size of a storage closet and has room inside for no more than 2 people at a
time - thus creating a lineup (brilliant). When you enter the shop you
don't feel crowded or rushed - the shop owner immediately enguage you with a
warm welcome. Of course you can find all your favorite candies along with some
rare treasures and nostalgic finds.
Best of all was the
the nostalgic theme song music playing from a small speaker. The shop owner
plays a game with you that if you can guess the name of the theme song while
you are in the store he will give you 3 salt water taffy candies. The theme
songs ranged from Happy Days to Magnum PI, Love Boat and Ali Mcbeal. There is a
joke in there somewhere that only adults could ever guess the theme songs due
to the nostalgic nature.
An excellent marketing
and customer service tactic to enguage customers young and old. I'm happy to
say I guessed Ali Mcbeal and received my 3 candies.
Cheers
Calvin
