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December 2019: What’s Happening on Denman Island?

December on Denman Island is filled with festive events! Come for the 38th annual Christmas Craft Fair, a live concert with a Grammy Award-winner, Moonlight Madness sales, or a professionally produced Community Nativity Pageant.  Check out the off-season accommodation deals at island B&Bs below for a quiet holiday getaway.…Continue Reading

Lifetime achievement award for Denman potter Gordon Hutchens

Art

Denman Island master potter Gordon Hutchens has been honoured with an achievement award for his 46-year contribution to the British Columbia arts community. On November 27 Gordon attended the award ceremony and dinner with his wife Sandy at the Roundhouse arts centre in Vancouver, where he received the Creative…Continue Reading

6 Reasons to Visit Denman Island this Fall

Fall is an ideal time to get away and experience the quiet, rural, island lifestyle that Denman is known for. Fall brings the advantage of no ferry waits and accommodation availability. Beaches and trails are practically deserted. The weather is still mild, although expect some rain and fog –…Continue Reading

November 2019: What’s Happening on Denman Island?

Events

November brings weekly live music at the Earth Club Factory, a high-energy dance band at the community hall, the 38th annual Denman Island Christmas Craft Fair, and a handful of dedicated vendors at the Denman Island Farmers’ Market. Meet our featured artist master potter Gordon Hutchens, who later this…Continue Reading

Access Prime Nature & Wildlife Photography on Denman Island

nature photography

A great locale for nature and wildlife photography, one quarter of Denman Island is protected green space, including four provincial parks, plus nature reserves, wetlands, and many public trails. Just a 15-minute ferry ride from Buckley Bay on Vancouver Island (under an hour from Courtenay or Nanaimo), you can…Continue Reading