This Isn't A Real Place
Deep Cove is a neighbourhood, a tourist destination, and a home, but it's hard to tell which one comes first.
At the heart of the area is a corner store over a century old, that two local women are trying to renovate. Panorama Market was originally a homestead when it was built in the early 20th century, but has since become a staple of an increasingly famous neighbourhood. Deep Cove is coveted as a place to live, a tourist destination, and movie set.
For those who grew up here though, the popularity of the area has begun to rob it of its sense of home. Virtually every community oriented storefront has been converted to one that serves visitors over locals; toy stores turn into cafes, bike shops into brunch restaurants, and those who live there are shouldered out by those who come for day trips.
Deep Cove isn't a real place. Despite its welcome sign, it isn't a city or a municipality. It's a community only tied together by people's opinion of it. And that's why two women, Jessica and Caroline, are trying to renovate one of its oldest buildings, at this imaginary place. They want to keep it around.
timeline
The Corner Store in Deep Cove started its life as a homestead one hundred and ten years ago. Today it still stands, but in a much different state than it was even twenty years ago.
The store
Jessica Jobst-Smith and Caroline James intended to open the store this summer, but a series of obstacles have left it in a greater state of disrepair than ever before. Click through to explore the interior.