Kelowna’s ethical butcher for responsibly raised meat.
We partner with local BC farmers to provide humanely raised, whole-animal meats. We use every part of the animal for better quality, less waste, and a healthier planet.
What you’ll find at Carnist
Our selection changes with the seasons and the farms we work with, but you’ll always find responsibly raised, whole-animal meats prepared with care.
Premium everyday cuts
Grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork, and seasonal lamb — the steaks, chops, roasts, and ground meats you cook with most, raised ethically and butchered fresh.
House-made specialties
Small-batch sausages, snacks, broths, and unique cuts made in-house using the whole animal — full of flavor, with nothing wasted.
Nose-to-tail offerings
Bones for broth, organ meats, and lesser-known cuts that honor the entire animal and bring incredible nutrition and value to your kitchen.
Availability varies based on local farms and seasonality. Ask our team what’s fresh in the shop.
Ethical meat makes a measurable difference
From how animals are raised to how every cut is used, our approach delivers better quality, less waste, and a stronger local food system.
Real benefits of whole-animal, locally sourced butchery.
Local sourcing
100%
From trusted BC farms focused on humane, sustainable farming.
Hormones & antibiotics
0%
Naturally raised animals without shortcuts or artificial growth.
Partner quality
100%
All farms meet high ethical, sustainability, and quality standards.
Whole-animal use
100%
Every part is thoughtfully used to reduce waste & maximize quality.
Regenerative farming, done with purpose
Regenerative farming focuses on improving the land while raising animals — not just maintaining it. Our partner farms use pasture-based practices like rotational grazing that restore soil health, support biodiversity, and create healthier ecosystems over time.
We believe in full transparency
We’re open about where our meat comes from, how it’s raised, and how pricing works. We pay our farmers a fair price that reflects ethical practices, quality care, and sustainable farming. If you’d ever like to learn more about sourcing, costs, or our partnerships, just ask. We’re always happy to chat.
Meet the local farmers behind every cut we offer
We work directly with small, ethical farms across British Columbia who raise animals with care, respect, and sustainable practices - no middlemen, no shortcuts.
Black Yak Cattle
Jamie and his family run Black Yak Cattle Farms and pride themselves on caring for their animals and caring for the land. More efficient at absorbing nutrients than traditional beef breeds, Yak are the ideal livestock animal to raise solely on grass and forages. Their Tibetan Yaks are herd raised and free range on pasture to ensure their health in mind and body. Sustainable farming practices and a holistic approach to animal husbandry allows their stock to lead as natural a life as possible, free from GMO grains, antibiotics, growth hormones, inoculations and stress. From their pasture to your plate is a process that takes up to three years and results in quality you can taste in every bite.
Location:
Grindrod, British Columbia
Type of farm:
Beef
Reverent Acres
Reverent Acres is about the respect and care of our family, customers’, and animals’ health. Our water buffalo are grass fed and finished, and have wide open spaces to graze from; and our family’s attention. We raise quality buffalo meat and lamb all free from antibiotics, and hormones for locals, butchers, and restaurants in British Columbia from the heart of Salmon Arm.
Location:
Salmon Arm, British Columbia
Type of farm:
Water buffalo
Answers to your frequently asked questions
Here are some quick answers to common questions about our meat, sourcing, and practices.
Have a different question?
Can’t find what you’re looking for in our FAQs? Our team is always happy to help.
Where does your meat come from?
All of our meat comes from trusted local BC farms that raise animals humanely using sustainable, pasture-based practices.
What does “ethical meat” mean?
For us, it means animals are raised with care, given space to live naturally, and never treated with added hormones or routine antibiotics.
Do you use the whole animal?
Yes. We practice whole-animal butchery, meaning every part is thoughtfully used to reduce waste and honor the animal.
Is your meat grass-fed and pasture-raised?
Most of our beef and lamb are grass-fed and pasture-raised, and we work closely with farmers to ensure high animal welfare standards across all meats.
Why is ethical meat sometimes more expensive?
Ethical farming focuses on animal welfare, sustainability, and quality over mass production, which results in better meat but higher production costs.
Do you use hormones or antibiotics?
No added hormones and no routine antibiotics are used in the animals we source, unless medically necessary for animal health.
Does your selection change?
Yes. Our offerings vary based on the seasons and the farms we work with, ensuring freshness and responsible sourcing.
Can I request specific cuts or bulk orders?
Absolutely. Our team is happy to help with special requests and larger orders when available.
1038 Richter St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2K5