Mayne Island Guides
Local know-how for visiting and living on Mayne Island, from farm stands and dining to trades, ferries and real estate.
Rainy DayRainy Day on Mayne: Book, Game & Craft of the Month
A book, a game and a craft picked each month to get you through the next grey weekend on Mayne Island, plus free printables and a place to suggest your own.
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Things to DoA Winter Escape to Mayne Island: Your Guide to a Cozy Off-Season Getaway
Quiet beaches, forest trails, warm drinks and a cozy cottage. Here's how to plan a slow winter weekend on Mayne Island, BC.
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Local GuideWhere to Watch the Sunrise on Mayne Island: A Local’s Guide
Mayne’s east side faces the open Salish Sea. Here’s where to catch the sunrise, which spot suits each season, and how to time it right.
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BC FerriesGetting to Mayne Island Without a Car: Ferry, Floatplane and Getting Around
You do not need a car to visit Mayne Island. Here is how locals get here by bus, ferry and floatplane, and how to get around once you land.
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CommunityMoving to Mayne Island: What to Know Before You Make the Move
Thinking about a move to Mayne Island? Here is what locals wish they had known about ferries, water, health care, schools and everyday island life.
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Real EstateWhy Work with an On-Island Realtor When Buying on Mayne Island
Thinking about buying property on Mayne Island? Discover why navigating rural zoning, ferry schedules, and island infrastructure requires an on-island real estate expert who knows the community inside and out.
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EventsMayne Island Fall Studio Tour 2026: Your Map to the Makers
22 locations, 35+ makers, one weekend. Plan your self-guided route for Mayne Island’s Fall Studio Tour, November 7–8, 2026, with our interactive map.
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BeachesBest Beaches on Mayne Island, BC: A Local's Guide
From the sandy stretch at Bennett Bay to the pebble coves of St. John Point, here is where locals go to the water on Mayne Island, and how to visit with care.
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HikingHikes, Parks & Viewpoints on Mayne Island: A Local's Guide
Where to walk, hike and take in the view on Mayne Island, with the practical details: trail lengths, parking, dogs and park rules.
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Services & TradesMayne Island Services & Trades: A Local’s Guide to Getting Things Done
Planning a build, renovation or repair on Mayne Island? Learn why island trades are different, get tips for hiring local, and browse our directory of Mayne Island contractors and service providers.
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ArtsThings to Do on Mayne Island: A Local's List
Our local list of things to do on Mayne Island, from the lighthouse and Mount Parke to farm stands, studios and rainy-day plans.
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Eat & DrinkCooking on Island Time: How to Build a Farm-Fresh Feast at Your Airbnb
Discover how to turn a trip to the local farm stands and markets into a simple, seasonal feast at your Mayne Island vacation rental, complete with an easy pan-seared fish recipe.
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Eat & DrinkWaking Up on Mayne: Your Guide to Coffee, Bakeries, and Morning Fuel
Discover the best local coffee, artisan bakeries, and morning fuel spots on Mayne Island, from forest espresso bars to legendary fresh-baked cronuts.
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Eat & DrinkWhere to Eat on Mayne Island: A Local’s Guide to Dining Out
Explore our local guide to dining out on Mayne Island, featuring sit-down restaurants, food trucks, a craft brewery, cafés and farm-gate provisions.
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Farm StandsMayne Island Farm Stands: A Local’s Guide to Roadside Treasures
More than a dozen honour-system farm stands dot Mayne Island's back roads. Here's what you'll find, what to bring and a map to plan your route.
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