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DCA’s Raven Lands Purchase – the Back Story – July 2022
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July 2022

DCA’s Raven Lands Purchase – the Back Story – July 2022

In 2021 Denman Conservancy Association purchased an 80 acre forest property from acompany which had long history with Denman Island.

July 2, 2022
Mysterious Metcalf Bay – June 2022
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June 2022

Mysterious Metcalf Bay – June 2022

Quiet Metcalf Bay’s rather vibrant history

June 2, 2022
So Who’s in Charge Here? – May 2022
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May 2022

So Who’s in Charge Here? – May 2022

An overview of the organizations providing services and owning property on Denman Island. Denman Island Residents Association (DIRA) is the ... Read more

May 2, 2022
First Impressions – April 2022
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April 2022

First Impressions – April 2022

First impressions of four visitors to Denman Island between 1969 and 2005

April 2, 2022
Fillongley through the ages – March 2022
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Mar 2022

Fillongley through the ages – March 2022

An old growth redcedar tree fell down in Fillongly Park. Ring counts tell that it reached a height of 62 feet ... Read more

March 2, 2022
Everyone breeds sheep more or less – Feb. 2022
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Feb 2022

Everyone breeds sheep more or less – Feb. 2022

Agricultural practices on Hornby Island in 1902.

February 2, 2022
Denman Island Land-Forms – Jan. 2022
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Jan 2022

Denman Island Land-Forms – Jan. 2022

Landforms of Denman Island are influenced by glacial retreat effects and also by long-term colonization by Beavers. The odd drainage ... Read more

January 2, 2022
“Pitching and rolling at the mercy of the storm” – Dec. 2021
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Dec 2021

“Pitching and rolling at the mercy of the storm” – Dec. 2021

Extreme weather and the wreck of the steamship Alpha on Chrome Island in 1900.

December 2, 2021
Denman Island Coal? – Nov. 2021
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Nov 2021

Denman Island Coal? – Nov. 2021

The story of Denman Island coal begins in 1852 when Joseph William McKay visited Denman Island, looking for coal deposits. ... Read more

November 2, 2021
An Unforgettable Summer – Oct. 2021
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Oct 2021

An Unforgettable Summer – Oct. 2021

An analysis of temperature and rainfall statistics recorded in the summer of 2021 on Denman Island

October 2, 2021
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Everyday:  July 1st to Labour Day Weekend: 
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The Museum & Archives is an annex of the Denman Activity Centre and is located right in the village, just up the road from the General Store, on the left.

Land Acknowledgement

Denman Island Museum & Archives gratefully acknowledges that we operate on the traditional, unceded territory of the Pentlach, K’ómoks, Sliammon, and Qualicum First Nations.

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