Stories

Lively events, colorful people, a richly diverse natural environment – come, let us tell you the stories of Denman Island.

COVID Teachings: Shopping on Denman

“Planning a socially-distanced, outdoor gathering? Choose “local” as your theme, with all-local food and wine, local flowers, locally-made table linens and other decorative elements, and local music playing in the background.”

Denman Hardware supports islanders’ self-sufficiency

hardware; garden; home; equipment

Denman Hardware helps Islanders’ self-sufficiency with garden and building supplies, seasonal products, fair prices and friendly, helpful service.

Lilac Sun Pottery: Gifts Inspired by nature

Art

20 years after realizing her dream, Shirley Phillips of Lilac Sun Pottery talks about how Denman Island nature inspires her art, her legendary local pottery mentors, how the pandemic affected her, gift ideas and what’s new in the studio as she re-opens. 

Earth Club Factory Bistro new protocols and renos

coffee

July 2020 Denman Island Earth Club Factory Bistro & Guesthouse owner Sheldon Rempel discusses how they adapted during the pandemic and have reopened with new safety protocols and some new ideas. After almost four months of closure, Denman Island’s Earth Club Factory Bistro & Guesthouse is back in business…

Denman Island: What’s in a Name?

Denman Island

“Names chosen for geographical sites carry history, traditional environmental/ecological knowledge, navigational information, teachings … Names also embody a sense of belonging to a place, coexistence with the natural world and the longstanding relationship between a People and their place; they anchor the past with the present.” Denman Islander Verna…