Denman Island Skills Directory

Information-sharing about farm-animal management and processing, including butchery.

Two Roads Farm is a small-scale family farm growing high quality vegetables and raising free-range heritage breed pigs using sustainable practices. While not certified, but looks to the Canadian Organic Standard to guide their farming practices. Find them at:

Two Roads Farm Stand: 1536 Northwest Rd. Open 9am to dusk June to October

Denman Island Farmers Market: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m

Excavation, fences, fenceing, handy-man, land services and sculpting. Doug Schmidt

Gardening and landscaping, fencing, general maintenance, small home projects, interior and exterior painting, chimney and gutter work, and windows.

Mangalitsa pork, chicken, eggs, natural soap, compost, and alder-bark mulch by the yard.

Pruning, including fruit trees, garden renovations and installs, junk hauling, and landscape-material delivery.

Ecological restoration, edible-garden design, and fruit-tree pruning services.

Fruit trees, nut trees, berry bushes, and fruiting vines, plus firewood, rough lumber, and cedar split rails.

Clinical herbalism, outdoor education, and fruit-tree pruning.

Stress-free grooming for dogs and cats.

Humane solutions for wildlife-conflict issues.

Compassionate in-home care for companion animals.

Dog-training classes and private consultations, in person and online.

Pop-in pet sitting for domestic pets and farm animals, including medication support and experienced vet-assistant care.

Photocopies, stationery, copy paper, lamination, scanning, limited faxing, and printing email attachments.

Full service strategic communications, websites and design - on Denman Island.

Writing and Editing: Services for authors, academics, and businesses. Press releases, manuscript
reviews, speeches, and celebratory writing. Work trade negotiable for payment. Graham Hayman

Bilingual administrative support including scheduling, travel and event organization, data entry, translation, and property management.

Design and printing for cards, invitations, business cards, photos, and memoirs.

Confidential shredding service for businesses and individuals, with pickup or drop-off.

Lawn care, property upkeep, handyman services, pet care, painting, moving and packing, cleanup, errands, and odd jobs.

Backhoe, logging, septic, driveways, clearing, burning.

Gutter supply, install, repair.

Denman Stonemason Jeff Honsinger

Roofing, gutters, custom flashing, general construction with Stacey Seabrook

Design, journeyman carpentry, and project management.

Landscaping and horticulture, including pruning, hedge trimming, garden cleanups, planting, and custom garden design.

Finishing carpentry and trim, post-and-beam work, tiny homes, custom timber framing, decks, sheds, outbuildings, renovations, and restorations.

Full-service construction company offering design, construction, and project management.

Renovations, repairs, maintenance, painting, woodworking, finishing, decks, flooring, trim, and shelving.

Backup-generator systems, drywall and texturing, audio/video installation and repair, 12V vehicle and boat wiring, and small renovations.

Residential carpentry and renovations, interior trim, siding, roofing, concrete, flooring, and painting.

Portable milling, excavation, small-truck hauling, trenching, service-pole installation, log piling, cleanup, demolition, driveways, lot prep, and broom eradication.

Mobile welding, aluminum welding, CNC cutting, gates, stairs, handrails, sea-can modifications, bumpers, headache racks, and animal shelters.

PC and Mac hardware/software upgrades and general troubleshooting.

Full service strategic communications, websites and design - on Denman Island.

Computer help and support, excellent local references. Riane daSilva

IT support, making/maintaining websites, building social networks for your business. Eli

Writing and Editing: Services for authors, academics, and businesses. Press releases, manuscript
reviews, speeches, and celebratory writing. Work trade negotiable for payment. Graham Hayman

Windows setup and diagnostics, web design and programming, and home-theatre setups.

Graphic design, illustration, portraiture, and murals.

Custom Sewing and alterations. Heather McLean

Leather tooling, sewing, construction, and repair.

Creative work and leatherworking.

Family photography, product photography, headshots, business photography, and fine-art prints.

Planning and support for events and weddings, equipment rentals on Denman, and fundraising strategy.

Vintage VW vans for weddings and events, photo-booth buses, signing-table backdrops, bar setup, chauffeurs, and servers.

Gardening, chainsaw work, firewood chopping and stacking, light carpentry, and general labour.

Firewood cutting, splitting and stacking, chainsaw work, brush clearing, yard help, handyman repairs, window cleaning, property cleanup, move-out prep, and small project support.

Hauling and material deliveries with courteous, conscientious service.

Delivery of sand, gravel, soil, compost, construction materials, power poles, and other goods.

Small dump-truck service for garbage and debris removal, plus delivery of topsoil and bark mulch.

Tandem gravel-truck and transfer-trailer services, sand, gravel and topsoil hauling, site prep, land clearing, and excavation.

Tandem-axle dump truck and transfer-trailer hauling.

Reliable, detail-focused home-cleaning services including weekly upkeep, seasonal deep cleaning, and move-out cleans.

Custom Sewing and alterations. Heather McLean

Backhoe, logging, septic, driveways, clearing, burning.

Excavation, fences, fenceing, handy-man, land services and sculpting. Doug Schmidt

Project maintenance, excavation, sawmilling, lumber sales, and rainwater-system support.

Electrical construction, renovations, and repairs.

Electrical services by a Denman-based provider.

Licensed, bonded, and insured electrical service.

Certified, licensed, and bonded plumbing, heating, gas, propane, HVAC, and water-purification service.

Licensed, insured, and bonded electrical work for new builds, renovations, and repairs.

Licensed, insured, and bonded plumbing, heating, gas, appliance, and system work for new construction and renovations.

Sharpening and rehabilitation of garden cutting tools and mower blades.

Water-well drilling, well service, and pump support.

Appliance diagnosis, repair, and maintenance. The listing notes 20 years of experience.

Tire changes, some engine repair, and general practical vehicle help.

Bicycle repair and maintenance by appointment.

Custom-cut, split, delivered, seasoned firewood for Denman and Hornby.

Firewood sold by the cord, with delivery available.

Fitness-centre memberships and community recreation including badminton, volleyball, and table tennis.

Island soccer group listed among Denman recreation and community organizations.

Fitness and recreation programs for children and broader community drop-in sports.

Private belly-dancing lessons.

Yoga therapy, chair yoga, hatha, restorative and yin yoga, meditation, yoga nidra, and breathwork.

Weekly classes focused on self-healing and meditation.

Weekly Nia movement classes.

Regular table-tennis sessions at the Denman Activity Centre, including group play and coaching-oriented family sessions.

T’ai Chi instruction and classes.

Books, gifts, cafeteria, food, coffee and custom orders.

Licensed bistro with live music and homemade daily specials at the Denman Guesthouse.

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Two Roads Farm is a small-scale family farm growing high quality vegetables and raising free-range heritage breed pigs using sustainable practices. While not certified, but looks to the Canadian Organic Standard to guide their farming practices. Find them at:

Two Roads Farm Stand: 1536 Northwest Rd. Open 9am to dusk June to October

Denman Island Farmers Market: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m

Local produce and hot food.

Denman real-estate services.

Checks and patrol services on Denman Island. The listing notes licensed, insured, and bonded service.

Animal, house, and homestead sitting for island residents.

Home staging, pre-listing maintenance, and visual uplift drawing on long painting, renovation, and home-building experience.

Home-theatre setup and related technical support.

Regular cleans, vacation-rental turnover, post-construction cleans, and household organizing.

General property maintenance, firewood splitting, yard cleanup, and minor landscaping.

Denman and island real-estate services.

Denman real-estate services.

Lawn care, property upkeep, handyman tasks, pet care, painting, moving/packing, cleanup, errands, chores, and odd jobs.

Excavation, fences, fenceing, handy-man, land services and sculpting. Doug Schmidt

Landscaping and horticulture, including pruning, hedge trimming, garden cleanups, planting, and custom garden design.

Excavation support for new projects and maintenance, plus sawmilling and lumber sales.

Lawn mowing and related yard upkeep.

Bark mulch, fish compost, site cleanup, roof tear-off, demolition, landscaping supplies, hauling, delivery, treework, and lumber.

Land clearing, power installations, landscaping, trenching, site prep, and excavator services; listing notes licensed tree faller availability.

Rubber-track excavator services including auguring, cleanup, ditching, trails, brush removal, driveways, and site prep, with small gravel and sand deliveries.

Wood splitting, power washing, gutter cleaning, dangerous-tree removal, and forest cleanup.

Custom cutting on site.

Septic installation, backhoe, and excavator services.

Books, gifts, cafeteria, food, coffee and custom orders.

Local handiwork and crafted goods.

Tools, garden supplies, carpet-cleaner rental, tackle, and more.

Coffee, bulk food, essential oils, homestead equipment, off-grid equipment, and related supplies.

Local items, gas, propane, liquor, and post-office access; listing notes open 7 days a week.

Fishing adventures, sightseeing tours, water-taxi rides, and destination trips to area beaches and attractions.

Certified kayak guiding and instruction, with interpretation of aquatic life, geology, and local history.

Sightseeing and fishing charters with hourly and daily rates; listing notes a 3-hour minimum and gear/bait supplied.

Event and wedding planning support, rental equipment, and fundraising strategy.