Services

A community driven newsletter with articles, current events and news updates written by, and for, Lasqueti Island residents. The Lasqueti Local is published monthly and is delivered to resident's mailboxes free of charge.

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Dianna Maycock

The Lasqueti Island First Name Phone List is a long-standing community tradition.  Updates are issued whenever there are enough changes to warrant a new one, which is usually every two years.  The most recent edition was released in December 2022

Free Store

Spring/Summer Hours:  April 1- September 30 - Mondays 10 am - 2 pm, Thursdays 1 - 5 pm,

Fall/Winter hours  October 1 - March 30 - Thursday 1- 5 pm

Once upon a time I worked at the Free Store and Recycling Center. It was an interesting, sociable, and gross job which caused me to despair for the world at the same time as it provided me with treasure. Back then, I fantasized about having time to write inspiring, informative pieces about work in the waste stream on a remote and inconvenient...

The Free Store is a recycling center for reusable clothing, books and household objects.

Hours

Winter Hours: Thursdays 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Summer: Mondays and Thursdays 1:00 - 5:00 pm  (starting Apr. 1)

Naked Naturals is a health food store located in Parksville.  They carry a wide range of natural and organic produce, staples, dairy, and other products.

You can order groceries by phone before 6pm Wednesday, for delivery on the 9:45am Thursday ferry.
A $9.99 shop-and-deliver charge applies per order...

Lasqueti Propane Services

"For all your propane needs on the island"

Ellen Kristinsson:  250-954-5445
or Craig: 250-240-1605

Hours: Fridays 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Yoga for the body and mind.

"The spirit of yoga is breath. Whether moving slow or fast, breath is the heart of one's practice. Sit comfortably...

Marine Safety Training

Captain Harry Johnston
250-240-8682
nawashmarine [at] gmail [dot] com