Stay Connected
with Hornby Island
Hornby Island is a place that nurtures creativity, cherishes nature, and harbours an innovative community.
COMMUNITY
- People
- Organizations
- Hornby History
- Links
EXPERIENCES
- Healing Arts
- Recreation
- Events & Workshops
SERVICES
- Food
- Retail
- Specialty
- Spirits & Vineyards
Welcome
The goal of realHornby is to help strengthen the economic stability of our community by highlighting the rich resources offered by our residents as well as the Island's natural assets. This website gives both new and longstanding visitors insight into the people and history of Hornby Island. We hope realhornby.com will encourage you to visit us during the fall and spring for special events, workshops and recreation and will provide a way for you to connect with the creativity and serenity that we enjoy year round.
Hornby In The Spring!
Hornby Island in the spring is a glorious place to be! HICEEC will be partnering with local arts organizations and businesses as we plan for spring 2009. Visit us for a wide array of cultural, recreational and spiritual activities and enjoy a time of spectacular spring flowers, roaring sea lions and an atmosphere of renewal. Watch this space for more details.
New on realhornby
Upcoming Events
See what's coming soon to the island:
- Aug 9 - HUGGS Book Sale
- July 30 to Aug 8 - Hornby Festival 2009
- July 30 to Aug 3 - Fiddles & Fun
- July 27 to 31 - Clay Workshop
- June 14, July 26, Sept. 13 - Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park Concert Series
- July 17 - Hornby Festival Tastings
- July 2 & 3 - Recycled Fashion Show
- June 19 - Reggae Mash Up
- All June - June At Deerheart
- June 6 to 8 - Free Expression Painting Workshop
- June 7 - Strawberry Tea & Fashion Show
- June 6 - Melisa Devost
- June - Seaweed Workshops
- Ongoing - Arbutus Arts 2009 Schedule
- Ongoing - HIAC 2009 Schedule
- Ongoing - Hornby Artists at View Gallery
- Ongoing - Hornby Hall Artists 2009 Schedule
- Ongoing - Island Gallery 2009 Schedule
- Ongoing - Jazz at the Thatch
Photo Essays
Take a look at all of photo essays of different Hornby happenings
Hornby Recreation Calendar
Summer is here. See what programs are available this July and August.
Cardboardhouse Bakery Summer Music Schedule
Come out to the bakery on Wednesday and Sunday evenings to hear mostly local musicians play for your pizza-eating enjoyment in the orchard. Check out the 2009 schedule to see who is playing this week.
Essential Info
Accomodations
For all your accomodation needs, visit our friends at hornbyisland.com.
Map of Hornby
Download and print this PDF:
Hornby Map.
Ferry Schedule
Two ferries from Vancouver Island to Hornby. See their schedules at BC Ferries.
Studio Guide
The Hornby Island Arts Council has created a comprehensive studio guide that is available at
brochure racks around the island. You can download a PDF version of this guide here.
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Organization Listings
A comprehensive listing of Hornby Island's organizations. Click here for up-to-date information including contact information
Island Rideshare
A brand new service connecting Hornby and Denman Islanders to carpool for trips. Go to islandrideshare.com to connect with a ride or list your own ride.
Hornby & Denman Visitor's Guide 2009
Click here to download the 2009 Visitor's Guide to Hornby & Denman Island in
PDF format. This is the same guide that is available in brochure
racks around both of the islands. It contains a maps of the islands, general info, and a services directory.
Hornby: A Green Island
Hornby is a spectacularly green island, particularly in the spring when every shade is vibrantly on display. Living surrounded by water makes us very aware of the limits of a small island - and of a small planet. Residents generally strive to leave a modest footprint. We invite you to join us in living lightly on Hornby Island - and have fun while doing it!
