Denman Island BC Canada: The central stretch of the Gulf Islands consists of two popular smaller islands named Denman and Hornby Island. Denman, the larger of the two islands, is filled with charm and picturesque shorelines. The island is 19 km in length and 5 km in width. The island is home to some of the west coasts most talented artists. Blessed with sandy, pebbled beaches and hidden bays, wilderness hiking trails and some fabulous marine views. The beauty of the natural environment appeals to artists and outdoor enthusiasts looking for a creative experience. Visiting the island, one can closely observe deer, pheasants, herons, and predator birds like Bald Eagles and hawks!

Denman Island and Hornby are on the Georgia Strait. Both offer fantastic ocean scenery, good opportunities for wildlife viewing and a small selection of recreational activities. Visitors travel to these Gulf Islands from Vancouver Island by kayak, boat or BC Ferry. Many Visitors arrive to explore the hiking and walking trails at Boyle Point Park on, as well as Fillongley Provincial Park. Both island parks are a prime family day destinations.

Denman Island is a live natural art exhibit displaying some of natures best creations carved in the faces of the rock clefts and bluffs on the island. Unique rock formations created by centuries of the coastline being battered by winds and oceans leaving artistic impressions for all to marvel. The marine wildlife and seabirds enjoy the skies, which makes it an ideal British Columbia, destination for bird watchers. Denman Island also draws many people interested in an outdoor adventure like kayaking, boating, biking, fishing, hiking, and underwater scuba diving.

How to Get to Denman Island, BC, Canada: Best accessed by a BC Ferry arriving from Vancouver Island transporting vehicles and foot passengers from Buckley Bay, just south of Courtenay BC , to Gravelly Bay on Denman Island. Buckley Bay is located just north of Fanny Bay and Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. Buckley Bay is 199 km (136 mi) north of Victoria BC. From Nanaimo BC and it's two Ferry Terminals it is about 88 km (55 mi) to Buckley Bay.