Before that, a farm
Settlers arriving in the 1870s planted the orchards that made the island known for its apples; seven acres of that orchard remain on the property today.
Camp Elkhaven to Camp Denman
A place of gathering, carried forward.
For decades the property was Camp Elkhaven, run by the BC Elks as a free, year-round camp for children's groups, youth organizations, and families. Thousands of children passed through these grounds, and the site became woven into the social fabric of Denman Island as a place of welcome, learning, and care.
Part of the Camp Denman path
The Elkhaven years
Dormitories, a communal kitchen, orchard camping, and shared outdoor spaces supported generations of campers and families.
The same purpose, carried on
Camp Denman carries the Elkhaven purpose forward: bringing people together on this land to learn, create, and grow through meaningful time spent here.
Come to the island
A week on Denman Island.
Register for a camp, or talk to us and we will help you choose a week.