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Science grad turned ice cream maker keeps it chill

August 11, 2025

Man wearing glasses, backwards baseball and T-shirt that says 49 Below Ice Cream smiling while standing in front of colourful mural of an ice cream cone.

Ten years ago, UVic Science grad Dan Edler, BSc ’06, decided to ditch his government job and try his licks at the ice cream business.

Overhead view of open ice cream containers in a freezer display case.

Ten years ago, UVic Science grad Dan Edler, BSc ’06, decided to ditch his government job and try his licks at the ice cream business.

The owner of gives the inside scoop on what it’s like to run an ice cream shop, why he keeps things as local and sustainable as possible and how his science degree relates to his sweet career. Watch below: 

 

Alumni discount

This month, 49 Below is offering a cool 10 per cent off to fellow UVic grads.

All you have to do is:

  • Visit 49 Below in August
  • Mention you’re a UVic alum at the till
  • Enjoy your discount!

Bonus: Enter in-store to win an ice cream punch card—perfect for treating yourself all summer long.