Wade Davis: North Star
TUE, OCT 13 · 1:00–3:00 PM
Wade Davis discusses Canada, British Columbia and the coast in a newly added afternoon event on Denman Island.
$25; optional ticket-platform contribution can be set to zero
Denman Hall · Upcoming
Last checked Oct 11 · Denman Island Readers & Writers Festival. About our guide
The experience
Drawing on North Star, Davis explores place, Indigenous knowledge, conservation and biodiversity. A five-minute Pacific Wild film opens the afternoon, and part of the proceeds supports the W̱SÁNEĆ legal challenge. This is a different presentation from the evening event.
Before you go
- Tuesday, October 13, 1–3 p.m. at Denman Hall. Tickets $25; the organizer says the optional platform contribution can be set to zero. Check ferry travel before booking.
Sources & checks
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- Denman Island Readers & Writers Festival — Wade Davis
Checked Oct 11 · October 13 afternoon, Denman Hall, 1–3 p.m., $25, tickets offered; optional platform contribution; distinct North Star programme.
- Festival — new second event
Checked Oct 11 · 2026 announcement of October 13, 1–3 p.m. afternoon; film, North Star themes and beneficiary; distinct from evening.
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