Howard the Gnome

The story of the world’s tallest gnome, Howard, is known to most Vancouver Island residents. He was a familiar landmark beside the highway near Nanoose Bay.

But visitors to our area may wonder…. how he came to be, how did he end up at Galey Farms? This is a tale we will tell here. Check back as we fill in the whole story – with photos of the amazing trip, the restoration and transformation!