A third of Hornby Island is included in provincial and regional parks and extensive Crown lands, offering much opportunity for year round hiking, biking, horseback-riding, photography, and enjoying nature. The ocean around Hornby provides excellent scuba diving, kayaking, and sailing. The Island has an active recreation program and a training facility located at Joe King Ballpark.

Although there is ample opportunity for self-directed recreating, you will also find Hornby Island Outdoor Sports offering bikes and kayaks to rent (as well as great gear for sale and repair services), and Hornby Island Diving, a family business that has been owner operated for over 30 years.

Fee-based recreation services are offered on an ad hoc basis or through the co-ordination of the Recreation Committee. The Outdoor Recreation Centre at Tribune Bay also offers recreation programs.

Hornby Recreation

Hornby Recreation

Hornby Recreation is a committee of the Hornby Island Residents' and Rate Payers' Association that promotes a healthy way of life in which physical activity is valued and integrated into our everyday life.

Check out some recreation photos from programs we've put on in 2009.

Fall/Winter Calendar

This fall and winter on Hornby there is a wide variety of recreation programs for your fitness and enjoyment. You can find varying levels of yoga, tai chi, badminton, modern dance and even regular hacky sack circles! Watch for the posters about Hornby Recreation's monthly special events. Be Active, Stay Healthy & Have Fun. Check out the fall/winter calendar for all the available programs.

If you have any questions/suggestions or are interested in getting updates of programs and events via email please contact the Hornby Recreation Coordinator at (250)335-0540 or commrecreation@hotmail.com.