Mayne Island

Living on an island gives us a close connection to water. This blog offers insight into why conservation matters here, and how everyday choices, made by guests and residents alike, help protect water, a precious and shared resource. Where Mayne Island’s Water Comes From Water is so fundamental to daily life that it’s easy to forget how fragile our supply can be. Here on Mayne Island, water doesn’t arrive through a pipeline from away. It’s not stored in a lake or a reservoir.

The official Host City Poster for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ , created by Jamin Zuroski. Where to Stay for FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Vancouver is a question on many fans' minds. With BC Place hosting matches and downtown hotels filling up fast, finding affordable and convenient accommodation may feel impossible. But there is a novel alternative that many visitors haven’t yet considered. Just a short ferry ride from Vancouver, The Grove B&B on Mayne Island offers a calm, scenic b

"Honouring Figure", a carving by Johnny Aitken, located near Miners Bay, Mayne Island Long before European names appeared on maps, the island we know today as Mayne Island was called SḴŦAḴ in the SENĆOŦEN language of the W̱SÁNEĆ people. Some people pronounced it Sk-THAK , others say Sk-TAK . (Note: pronunciations are offered as a guide for English speakers. As a living language, SENĆOŦEN, pronounced sen-CHOH-sen , may be spoken slightly differently by fluent speakers and acro

Six Quiet Places to Discover Near the Grove B&B If you’re looking for hidden gems on Mayne Island, you won’t find them on a checklist or behind a tour bus window. They appear at low tide, at sunrise, or on a quiet forest path when the island slows down. These are the places our guests at the Grove B&B on Mayne Island remember most - moments that feel personal, unhurried, and deeply connected to the land and sea. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, a nature‑focused esc