Better Acres Ice Cream

1019 Government St Victoria BC V8W1X6

“Farmers understand that good things take time. They don’t cut corners, so neither do we.” This heartfelt quote embodies the spirit of this charming ice cream shop, where every visit feels like stepping into a rustic European farmhouse.

For Lori Joyce, owner of Better Acres Ice Cream, her upbringing on a sustainable farm in Victoria was more than a childhood—it was an education. The lessons she learned on the farm about patience, hard work, and respect for fresh, simple ingredients shaped her connection to food and inspired her approach to ice cream.

Determined to create something better for her two boys, Lori combines her farm-grown values with her passion for food to make small-batch ice cream that’s as fresh and wholesome as it gets. Made nearby in the countryside with fresh BC cream and a clean ingredient list, Better Acres Ice Cream is a taste of how ice cream used to be—pure, natural, and gluten-free. It’s the perfect way to bring a little country charm to the city.

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