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You’re on island time now.

Indie Canadian journalism. Rooted in story. Powered by you.

Jasmyn Clift. Photo by Syd Woodward.

SLOW THE FOLK DOWN

FOLKLIFE is dedicated to capturing slow living, creativity, and connection.

Capturing whatever the folk our community creates—art, food, music, adventure, and meaningful stories. A window seat to the slow life, no matter where you are.

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Published twice a year.

FIND US IN STORE

“The publication is amazing and very inspiring. FOLKLIFE has already made an impact on the islands, and in quite a positive way.”

Jessica Harkema
Salt Spring Tourism

“Privileged to have come across FOLKLIFE magazine while shooting in Vancouver. The first volume sent me to Galiano Island where I stayed for a week, hiked every day, had dinner at Pilgrimme Restaurant, and even ordered dinner plates from Ilana Fonariov.”

Brooke Smith
Actress, Los Angeles

“Gobsmacked. FOLKLIFE just arrived. Holy smokes, is it ever gorgeous! Wow! Wow! Congratulations!”

John Maxwell
Simon Fraser University, Associate Professor of Publishing
FOLKLIFE Publisher and Founder Alina Cerminara sits at a table

Meet our founder & publisher, Alina Cerminara

“I grew up spending slow summers on Gabriola Island, and moved there when I was 18. Since then, I have earned a master’s degree in publishing, travelled the world (shoutout #vanlife), and become a mother.

FOLKLIFE brings these threads together. The people we meet and the stories we tell endlessly inspire me.”

–Alina Cerminara

Photo by Stasia Garraway.

FOLKLIFE at Ohana Farms on Salt Spring Island a man holds an artichoke in a field

immersive articles

Dive into the heart

Into joy, love, aging, creativity, grief, money, and the human experience in all its contradictions. Without gloss, and without gloom.

Discover interviews, essays, reflections, and rituals shaped by people who live slowly, with intention.

FOLKLIFE Partner • Meet SaltSpring Kitchen Co.

Big flavours. Small batches. Tiny island.

Jams, preserves, and hot sauces you'll put on almost everything. All-natural, simple ingredients. A woman-owned, living-wage employer on Salt Spring Island.

CommunityFOLK • Independent brands. Shared values.

Meet the Community

Discover makers, artists, practitioners, patrons, and entrepreneurs who support FOLKLIFE and help keep our digital stories free to read, and our magazine in print.

These folks are big on community—each feature from someone who believes in independent Canadian publishing as much as we do.

Join CommunityFOLK

Since 2020, FOLKLIFE has built a community of readers, partners, stockists and contributors. New digital editorial and advertising options launch this summer. Get in touch to explore your options or book your CommunityFOLK feature here.

SaltSpring Kitchen Co.

Jams, Preserves, and Hot Sauces that elevate the everyday. Find your new favourite condiments, shipping from Salt Spring Island to Canada + the US. Woman-owned, living wage employer. SHOP

Flytographer

Victoria-based and woman-founded, Flytographer connects you with local photographers in 350+ destinations. Come home with beautiful portraits, set in the places that captured your heart. LEARN

A woman lays on a hammock outside a cabin at WOODS on Pender Island for FOLKLIFE
A woman lays on a hammock outside a cabin at WOODS on Pender Island for FOLKLIFE

WOODS on Pender

Vintage Airstreams, cozy cabins, and forested tranquility meet modern comforts. Enjoy specialty coffee, pastries, farm-to-table dining, and all the island has to offer. EXPLORE

A woman lays on a hammock outside a cabin at WOODS on Pender Island for FOLKLIFE

FOLKLIFE PARTNER • MEET WOODS ON PENDER

Immersed in nature, but with luxury sheets.

Vintage Airstreams, cozy cabins, and forested tranquility meet modern comforts. Enjoy specialty coffee, pastries, farm-to-table dining, and all the island has to offer.