Northern Gulf Island the perfect place to leave it all behind By Will Ferguson Published in Zummer Travel September 16, 2025 I’ve come to Denman Island on false pretenses. Although ostensibly here for the annual writers festival, I am in fact on a scouting mission. As the last of our children prepares to move out, … Read more
Tickets are on sale now! Join us this July 18th to 20th for the 2025 Denman Island Readers and Writers Festival—three unforgettable days of readings, panels, and conversations with some of Canada’s most celebrated authors. From full festival passes to single day tickets and evening events, you can now reserve your place at the literary … Read more
Prepare yourselves, Denman Island residents, because the rumors are indeed true—Margaret Atwood is headed our way! Organized by the Denman Island Readers and Writers Festival (DIRWF) committee, we are thrilled to announce that the renowned author will grace our shores May 31st and June 1st 2024, for an unforgettable literary experience. As a token of appreciation … Read more
by Stewart Goodings Let’s go back to 1966 for a moment. The Governor General’s Medal for poetry goes to a young 27 year old from Toronto, Margaret Atwood. The Circle Game is her first book, and is a harbinger of what becomes a veritable flood of over 60 books, with her book of short stories … Read more
by Stewart Goodings With the Festival only three months away, we are very pleased to announce the details of this year’s Festival. It’s taken 9 months of planning and here are the results of the DIRWF committee’s work since last year’s event ended. First things first: mark July 18-21 on your calendars. That’s when Denman … Read more
Top Newfoundland authors coming to Denman Island by Stewart Goodings January 6, 2-4pm Two of Newfoundland’s most respected writers will be on Denman Island January 6: Michael Crummey, author of seven best-selling novels as well as six books of poetry, will present his new historical fiction “The Adversary”. He’ll be joined by his partner, Holly … Read more