The 800 or so residents of Sointula (on Malcolm Island) are proud of their heritage - a socialist commune 1901 by a group of far-sighted Finns that wanted to create a "utopia". The name "Sointula" means "place of harmony" in the Finnish language.
Today the Island boasts a more diversified population, but still retains much of its founding philosophy and lifestyle. It is no cute, commercialized tourist trap. Instead, Sointula is genuine, from the commercial fishing boats in the harbour, to the oldest cooperative store in British Columbia, Canada, to the network of gravel roads that allow access to a natural wonderland.
Our dear friends Kathleen and Jim Blohm are new residents of the this unique community full of free thinkers and artist. We will keep up with their progress at their blog site: http://roughbay.blogspot.com.
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