Establishing a robust network that fosters collaboration between farmers and consumers of fibers, with the overarching goal of nurturing and fortifying a thriving local textile economy.
Who We Are
Vancouver Island Fibreshed (VIF) links farmers, processors, makers, and consumers in creating a local textile economy based on renewable resources and climate-beneficial farming methods. We acknowledge that we are situated upon unceded traditional Indigenous territories. We help to bring local wool and alpaca yarn and fibres to customers across our area.
Active since 2018, VIF is affiliated with Fibershed, the model that is spreading throughout North America, Europe and Australia. We seek to enhance access to Canadian yarn and textile products.
From the Blog
Meet Your Farmers: Gun Barrel Canyon Farm
Gun Barrel Canyon Farm in the Nanaimo area was started in 1984 when Mark and Deb moved onto a bare piece of clear-cut land. They…
The Gun Barrel Canyon Farm Blanket
Earlier in the year, I was approached by Deb of Gun Barrel Canyon Farm (Nanaimo) with a request to weave a bed blanket using wool…
Alberni Valley Fibre Guild “100-km Wardrobe Challenge”- Year 1 update
The Alberni Valley Fibre Guild launched our “100-km Wardrobe Challenge” in the spring of 2025. We are one year into the two-year challenge, and it…