An Incentive for Cyclists at the Denman Island Home & Garden Tour 2022

 

An Incentive for Cyclists at the Denman Island Home & Garden Tour 2022

The Denman Island Home & Garden Tour team would like to see cyclists take over the island during the post-covid return of the event June 11 and 12.  As an incentive, there will be a free draw for those biking the Tour, to win a basket of prizes.

“This is a way to encourage and appreciate everyone who rides their bike,” says Media Coordinator Katarina Meglic.  “Given that the Tour is all about raising money for conservation, we’re thrilled that we can reward green transportation.  With our ever-increasing awareness of climate change, it seems ever more relevant.”  Another advantage of cycling the Tour for off-islanders, is no waiting to get on the ferry during this busy weekend.  

The Tour has long been considered one of British Columbia’s top horticultural events.  Twelve unique homes open their doors and garden gates, inviting visitors for an up-close look at island craftsmanship, beauty, creativity and culture.  You can see a working farm, an established orchard, a vineyard, and of course a varied selection of houses and gardens.  In addition, you can see a waterfall wetland recently acquired by the DCA.  All the funds raised support the work of the Denman Island Conservancy Association.  

This year’s tour takes place June 11 and 12.  For more information, check out our website at http://www.denman-conservancy.org/home-and-garden-tour/ or find us on Facebook under Denman Island Home and Garden Tour or homeandgardentour.blogspot.com.

To enter the cyclists’ draw, simply enter your name at the ticket centre beside the Community Hall, to win one of two gift baskets containing a variety of items, edible and otherwise.   

“In past years we’ve had over 100 people cycling the Tour,” says Meglic.  It makes a visual impact on our roads, and we hear from people who cycle that they loved the experience of being outdoors and seeing the island in a new way.”