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Mayne Island
Visitor’s Guide to Nature, Local Eats, Shops, Art & Culture
Tucked between Vancouver and Vancouver Island, Mayne Island is a tranquil Gulf Island gem offering a blend of natural beauty, vibrant...
Marc S. Tremblay
Jun 224 min read
Right at home at Home Hardware
Meet Steve and Olly, the new owners of Mayne Island’s Home Hardware store. They purchased the store from Colleen and Brian Dearden five...
Marc S. Tremblay
Aug 25, 202411 min read
Solving the Espresso Equation
As I continue my spotlights on members of the Mayne Island community, let’s meet Carol and Michael Barnes, owners of Espresso Equation. A...
Marc S. Tremblay
Mar 27, 20244 min read
A perfect little community
It started off as an innocent idea we called “Adventure Saturdays” when we moved to Vancouver Island in 2016. Every Saturday, we’d hop in...
Dana Tremblay
Jan 7, 20242 min read
“Give Pizza Chance”
Meet Josh Wylder: Professional Pizza Phenom, Composer, Performer A few years ago, in 2020, Josh decided to make the leap back into the...
Marc S. Tremblay
Oct 1, 20238 min read
Important new Japanese connection to Mayne Island
After we purchased the lot on Gallagher Bay Road, Dana and I were curious about the history of our new property. We knew the previous...
Marc S. Tremblay
Sep 10, 20235 min read
Meet Adam and Amy: the creative couple behind "The 44"
"The 44" is a fabled property on Mayne Island, one that's as mysterious as it is legendary. "Mysterious" because folklore says it was...
Marc S. Tremblay
Aug 9, 20237 min read
Mayne Island's "Nano" Brewery
Micro-breweries have flourished in Canada and abroad. For beer enthusiasts, there's something special about discovering local...
Marc S. Tremblay
Jul 5, 20234 min read
Found: 73 Million Years Old Fossil
Last week at low tide, Dana and I visited Campbell Bay. The bay is home to one of the Island's best beaches, with a relatively...
Marc S. Tremblay
Sep 26, 20222 min read
Movie in the Park!
Even though we're not in the big City, it doesn't mean you can't go to the movies... Volunteers organized a showing Sing 2 in the park,...
Marc S. Tremblay
Aug 3, 20221 min read
Sinéad at the Springwater
It's hard to beat the view from this place, especially when it's a warm summer evening and the sun's setting over Active Pass. Throw-in...
Marc S. Tremblay
Jul 31, 20221 min read
Mount Parke, by "Chopper"!
Mayne Island has several parks to explore, with options for everyone. From gentle forest walks, to sea-side strolls, to more exhilarating...
Marc S. Tremblay
Jul 13, 20222 min read
Lightning + thunder
While we were still in bed this morning, lightning struck not too far from The Grove. Maybe it hit Pender Island across Navy Channel, or...
Marc S. Tremblay
Jul 3, 20221 min read
Baby Alpacas!
I needed a diversion to make sure we would be out and about to drive to the Government Dock at Miner's Bay, at the exact time Cassia was...
Marc S. Tremblay
Jul 2, 20222 min read
Views, Sights and Sounds of Piggott Bay
We're fortunate that our place is less than a 10-minute from Piggott Bay. In my opinion, it's one of the best bay on the island, with a...
Marc S. Tremblay
May 2, 20221 min read
Surprise!
The April 16-17 weekend was special... Keiver had made the trip to the West Coast from Calgary, while Preston and his wife Daria were...
Marc S. Tremblay
May 2, 20221 min read
Winter and Spring burns
Burning is limited on Mayne Island... and throughout British Columbia, for that matter. It depends on a bunch of factors, including the...
Marc S. Tremblay
May 2, 20221 min read
Our B&B: a serene retreat, halfway between metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, B.C. It's easily accessible with BC Ferries. You can come with your vehicle, on foot or on your bike -- you can even take a scenic seaplane.
We`ll pick you up when you arrive!
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