CommunityFOLK
Photo by Julia Dipaolo.
slow the folk down
FOLKLIFE is dedicated to celebrating slow living, creativity, and connection.
Capturing whatever the folk our community creates—art, food, music, adventure, and meaningful stories. A window seat to the west coast, no matter where you’re reading from.
Welcome to CommunityFOLK—where our readers become part of the story.
This is our growing wall of dreamers and doers: makers, artists, service providers, and supporters who share our love for indie publishing, the arts, and slow, intentional living. Each small feature supports the future of FOLKLIFE and helps keep our online editorial free to read.
Want to join in? You can book your spot here. There are only 100 available. Each CommunityFOLK listing includes an image, a short write up, and a link to learn more. Think of it as a digital community board for the folks we’d love to sit at the picnic table with.
If you're a painter, a potter, a therapist, a baker, or a small-batch brand—there’s a spot here for you.
Available in 3, 6, and 12 month packages.
Jasmyn Clift, Herbalist, and her Partner in her shop. Photo by Syd Woodward.
Meet the CommunityFOLK. Indie brands. Generous souls. Local legends.
Meet our 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.
SaltSpring Kitchen Co.
Since 2012 we've been spreading the love for jams, preserves, and hot sauces that elevate the everyday.
Our Founder Melanie Mulherin loves distinctive and bold flavours. From her grandparents' grocery store and dinner parties to the family restaurant, her passion for food started early on.
After she married a chef, her mother-in-law taught her the art of preserving, and so our story began.
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
Gathering Place Trading
Gathering Place Trading is a family-run company rooted on Cortes Island and in Campbell River, BC.
Founded by Ryan and Lovena, they bring you beautifully fresh, farmer-direct herbs, spices, teas, and sea salt—grown on their own homestead and sourced through long-standing relationships with sustainable farms in Canada and around the world.
Every product is certified organic, ethically produced, and full of vibrant flavour. Available in stores and online. SHOP
“Every time I hold a print volume in my hands, it’s like seeing a dream made real—one that’s not just mine.
It belongs to all the writers, readers, photographers, and makers who show up in these pages. This magazine reminds me that life itself is an adventure—and one worth telling.” –Alina Cerminara, FOLKLIFE Founder
WOODS on Pender
The simple pleasure of nature with a modern camp vibe. Airstreams, cabins, motel, and delicious locally inspired dining. Book your stay at WOODS on Pender.
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We look for honest, poetic, and perspective-shifting work that reveals life as an art form. Learn more about contributing as a Writer or Photographer here.
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