Ukee Men's Shed

Ukee Men's Shed “men’s sheds are not places where men are looked after, they are places looked after by men” What is a Men’s Shed? But it’s so much more than that.

Simply put, a Men’s Shed is a group of men who get together in their community to develop new skills, discover new interests, and make new friends. For many men, aging and retirement can lead to loneliness and a loss of purpose; and that’s where Men’s Sheds come in. Symbolic of that backyard workshop where men share stories and tinker with woodworking or electronics, a Men’s Shed is grounded in th

e idea that men communicate more effectively when they’re “shoulder to shoulder” with other men. What does the Ukee Men’s Shed do? The Men’s Shed in Ukee aims to collaborate with the community to enhance the quality of life for all its members and the area in general. It is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organisation that generates revenue through the direct sale of goods produced within the shed, services provided by the shed and its members, and membership fees. Any profits generated will be reinvested directly into the shed for the benefit of the community. Why does Ucluelet need a Men’s Shed? By adding a Men’s Shed, our community would join an international movement with over 3000 sheds globally, including 70 in BC alone. This initiative started in Australia 40 years ago and has since spread worldwide. Each shed operates independently based on local needs, aiming to improve the quality of life for older men. This, in turn, benefits their families by enhancing home and community life, self-esteem, and physical and mental well-being. Published reports show these improvements reduce burdens on loved ones and the healthcare system. The "shedding" community refers to this as "health by stealth." If you or someone you know may benefit from being a shedder, or if you just want to find out some more information about us, please feel free to reach out.


“men’s sheds are not places where men are looked after, they are places looked after by men”

02/05/2026

Just a reminder that the Ukee Men's Shed is still looking for a place to call home. The community involvement and enthusiasm to date has been tremendous. The space we are looking for has certain requirements. A building in reasonably good repair (we can do some renovations as needed), bathrooms, insulated and heated, preferably a concrete floor and at least 1000 square feet. we are not asking for it to be free, but we are a non profit so the rent or lease would need to be modest.

Also, if you have an investment property in town, or know someone who does, we would be happy to discuss the possibility of us putting a building on the property and for the lease to be able to pay your property taxes on an ongoing basis. You get to retain ownership of the property and have your taxes paid by us, and we get a place to operate at reasonable cost. Win Win.

Please email us if you have any leads [email protected]

Thanks Ukee

Health by stealth!

I had a local family ask me to bring this child’s desk back to life. It had been in damp storage for some time and there...
01/22/2026

I had a local family ask me to bring this child’s desk back to life. It had been in damp storage for some time and there was a fair bit of rust and wood worm damage. But it was from probably the 50s or 60s and was worth saving. Heavy tube steel, hand welded and the wooden parts were attached mostly with flare rivets. It needed to be stripped and ground back to bare metal. 2 primer coats and 2 paint coats. A new maple top because the old one was done for thanks to the worms. I looked for a manufacturers mark but couldn’t find one. Should last a few more decades now. The family, who has another child on the way, was very satisfied with the results and made a nice donation to the Men’s shed. Glad to help people out and keep this useful item out of the landfill.

11/21/2025

Just a reminder that the next men's shed meeting is on this coming Tuesday, November 25th at the Blackrock resort ballroom at 6pm in Ucluelet. All are welcome.

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https://youtu.be/kSg8Fu_H3Us
11/20/2025

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What happens when men come together with purpose, connection, and community? That’s The Shed Effect.Premiered on International Men's Day 2025, this special v...

10/31/2025

What is “Health by Stealth”?

It’s how men in Sheds quietly look out for one another — through conversation, connection, and shared purpose.

At the recent Canadian Association on Gerontology conference, five Canadian Shedders shared stories of how these simple interactions — a chat, a laugh, a project together — can make a big difference in men’s health. As MSC President Robert Goluch calls it: “shedicine.”

🎥 Watch the full panel discussion on YouTube — a must-see for anyone interested in the health and well-being of older men: https://youtu.be/VWBoc4pWAMM

A few more pics of some boxes for your viewing pleasure. These are all sold.
10/31/2025

A few more pics of some boxes for your viewing pleasure. These are all sold.

Lots of people seemed to like the post on the bedside table lamps I posted earlier, so here is another lamp I made which...
10/20/2025

Lots of people seemed to like the post on the bedside table lamps I posted earlier, so here is another lamp I made which resides on my everyday desk. Inspired by George Nakashima, a prolific furniture maker from Pennsylvania from the 50s to the 80s. This one is made of steam bent Douglas fir with a base of some very nice live edge figured eastern maple. One of my favorite pieces.

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