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with Hornby Island
Hornby Island is a place that nurtures creativity, cherishes nature, and harbours an innovative community.

Photo by Wayne Wiens.
Tempest Grace Gale - 1984 to 2009
Calling All People
Tempest sang this recently at a community rally. She gave it to Will Thomas to distribute freely. http://willthomasonline.net/willthomasonline/Grace_Tempest_Gale.html
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.
Roundroom Café
The Roundroom Café is back for another season of great lunches and breakfasts. Once again the Hornby Hall is the location of this wonderful initiative spearheaded by Chef Ben. The Café is open for coffee, baked goods and light breakfast fare beginning at 8am, with lunch served from 11:30am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, Chef Ben (of Seabreeze fame) presents a palate pleasing menu featuring changing daily specials that has something for all taste buds. See you at the Hall for excellent food, conversation and cozy ambience.
The Kitchen
The Kitchen is open for another season and serving great hot lunches on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. They are open from 12 to 1pm at the trailer behind the clinic.
Donations are accepted but not necessary. Everyone is welcome!!
New on realhornby
Upcoming Events
See what's coming soon to the island:
- March
- Mar 26 to 29 - Painting Into Spirit
- Mar 19 to 22 - Silent Meditation Retreat
- February
- Feb 6 - Las Vegas @ The Hall
- Sundays - Sunday Jazz
- Ongoing
- Ongoing - Indoor Soccer
- Ongoing - Sharon's Yoga
- Ongoing - Tai Chi Principles
- Ongoing - Life Drawing
- Ongoing - Hornby Recreation
- Ongoing - Sweet Thursday
- Ongoing - Jazz at the Thatch
Photo Essays
Latest photo gallaries of Hornby Island happenings:
- Fall Faire - Sept. 2009
- Hornby Festival - Aug. 2009
- Quilt Show - Aug. 2009
- Drawing the Line: 350 Climate Change Rally - Oct. 24, 2009
Take a look at all of photo essays of different Hornby happenings
Hornby Fall/Winter Recreation Calendar
See what programs are available for winter 2009/2010.







