If you are looking for a kickin' mountain bike road down spectacular single track trails on Mt. Geoffrey, a massage to soothe those aching muscles and then a night of sweet jazz at the pub, we have it. Hornby hops in the summer with live music most nights, art shows, the Hornby Festival, twice weekly farmers markets and plenty of opportunities to kayak, bike, hike or hang out at the beach.

Throughout the rest of year, life moves more slowly, but it certainly doesn't stop. This is the time when we make our own fun and it is often outrageous and always entertaining. Drop by the ringside market for an espresso, a peak at the bulletin boards for news of upcoming dances and cultural events and then take the short walk to Tribune Bay Provincial Park for some beachcombing.

In the spring, the Hornby Island Blues Society hosts their annual Blues Festival, which attracts world class musicians for workshops and performances.

Year round, local workshop providers teach in the disciplines of expressionistic painting, photography and dance, among others. Visit Deerheart Sanctuary, a haven in the woods, for daily mediation or a massage. Or head to Ford Cove for a stroll along stunning sandstone beaches and to check out Hornby Island Diving to book a face-to-face with a six gill shark.

Visit our Events page for upcoming local events and for information on off-island art shows and musical performances. The Recreation and Healing Arts pages will connect you to the experiences that will get you outside and then back inside to be pampered.

Coming soon, a schedule of Workshops and Educational opportunities. Hornby is the place to discover you creativity and then learn how to express it.