Welcome to The Shire of Hartwood
The Shire of Hartwood is a branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism (referred to as the 'SCA'). Located on Vancouver island, we encompass all communities from Duncan to Campbell River; Denman and Hornby Islands to the east; and Port Alberni to the west.
The SCA is a medieval interest group that participates in research, martial arts, costumed events, and community demonstrations. We meet regularily to teach and learn in both formal and informal settings. For more information on how to get involved, please see our newcomers page; for information on demonstrations, please contact our Chatelaine (Public Relations Officer).
Archery & Thrown Weapons
Hartwood has a vibrant target archery community that meets on a weekly basis in spring, summer and fall. Loaner gear is available for newcomers and instruction is available to all. Please contact the Chief Archer for dates, times and locations. Children accompanied by parents are welcome!
Knives, Axes and Spears - Hartwood leads the way in developing a robust cardre of throwers. This is a fun sport, requiring no purchase of equipment and is open to all over the age of 9. Participants under 19 Years must be accompanied by a parent. We have qualified marshals to keep you safe and instruct the novice. Practices are held once a week; contact the Chief Chucker for more details.
Learn MoreArmoured Combat & Rapier
An iconic part of our Society's activities, armoured combatants particpate in tournaments, melees and war scenarios. Weapon and armour requirements have been developed to ensure safety and an engaging experience. Hartwood trains weekly throughout the year; limited loaner gear is available. Please contact our Minister of Stables for more information.
Recreating later-period sword fighting, rapier fighters are known for elegance and speed. Similar to modern fencing, we use a variety of weapons and lighter armour than the Armoured fighters. Training is weekly throughout the year, with loaner gear available for those who would like to give it a try. Please contact our Minister of Blades for more information.
Learn MoreArts & Sciences
The Arts & Sciences encompass an enormous array of activities; performance arts such as bardic and dance, fibre arts such as embroidery and weaving, craftsmanship such as armouring and woodwork, scholarly arts such as scribal (calligraphy & illumination) or herbalism, our regular meetings are where we gather to enthuse about our latest passion or get advice from more experienced members. Please contact our Arts & Sciences Minister for more information.
Learn MoreUpcoming Events
Join us for a day of feasting, tourneys, and comradarie! Come meet our Craftsman Champion's challenge, regail audiences with story and song in the Bardic Championship, or cross blades with friends in the prize tourney. While there are a multitude of activities planned throughout the day, Yule is primarily an opportunity to catch up with old friends and eat some fine food.
- Hartwood Yule
- Nov 24th, 2018
- 10am - 10pm
- Bowser Lions Hall
- 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach
- $30 Adult Admission with Feast; $15 Adult Admission without
- $10 Youth Feast Ticket (13-18); Admission Free without
- Children under 13, Free
- Adult Members recieve a $5 discount
For more information on this, or other future events, please see the Calendar.
Interested in learning more about our meetings, practices or events? Our activities are open to all. We have people available to answer any questions you might have — come check us out!