Abraxas Books, Gifts & Coffee Bar

1071 Northwest Road

Abraxas is an essential hub for the Denman community of artists, writers and gardeners, and a must-stop for visitors. From books to art supplies to children’s toys and activities, to local art work, gift items, and access to a variety of office services, this little shop is packed with things to see and do – plus a coffee bar!

Books

Abraxas carries a wide variety of books from global bestsellers to local authors. Recently expanded sections on spiritually, personal development, the arts, non-fiction and children’s books, colouring and activity books.

Also a great selection of used books!

Plus books from the Reader’s & Writer’s Festival.

Art Supplies

• Acrylic, oil and water colour paints and brushes
• Oil and soft pastels
• Paper, sketchbooks, and canvasses

Owner and trained artist Tachi can help you choose the best art supplies for your needs.

Gifts

Locally made arts and crafts and whimsical gift items including: Pottery, knitwear, paintings, art cards, graphic socks, Denman Island chocolate, beauty products with organically grown oils and scents, T-shirts, candles, incense, greeting cards, tarot cards, wind chimes, bath salts, Island-made jewelry… And so much more!

For Kids:

Books, Toys, Puzzles, Games, Colouring & Activity Books, Modelling Clay & other Craft Supplies, and more.

Office Supplies & Stationary

Calendars, notebooks, paper, card stock, pens, pencils, coloured pens, erasers, glue, glue sticks, white out, paper clips, push pins, sticky notes, envelopes, tape, and more.

Office Services

• Photocopies
• Scanning
• Faxing
• Lamination

Special Orders

Abraxas can special order most books into the store within a few weeks – with no shipping cost to you!

Coffee Bar

Specialty coffee, regular drip and tea (including some from Denman Island Tea Company!), plus hot and cold sandwiches, and snack foods – all sourced as locally as possible.

Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Satuday. Sunday (optional) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Before 11 a.m. (or anytime) you can access the coffee bar at the back entrance, through the gate at the right side of Abraxas.

Free post

Abraxas is home of the Denman Island Free Post – where islanders can leave mail for each other in folders and skip the stamp!

Visitor Information

Just inside the front door you can find local maps, brochures, and local newspapers The Islands Grapevine and The Flagstone.

Local Event Tickets

Abraxas often helps out the local event committees by having tickets available for purchase at the store.

Events

Abraxas participates in December’s Moonlight Madness and is a key location during July’s Reader’s and Writer’s Festival.

Check for scheduled book launch and books signing events!

About the Owner:

Owner Francesca Barker (locally known as Tachi) is a book lover and artist. She is the second generation of her family to own and operate the shop, which opened in 1993.

Read more about Abraxas: Adaptability and Support Help Denman Island’s Abraxas Books, Gifts and Coffee Survive the Pandemic

Order books online at abraxasbooks.ca

For more information about Denman Island, go to VisitDenmanIsland.ca