Galiano Island with Zuzana

Are you looking for few days away from home but do not want to travel far? How about visiting the Gulf Islands?

One of the islands to consider is Galiano Island. You can visit by ferry from Tsawwassen (Vancouver), direct sailing takes one hour (reservations are recommended) or by float plane from Vancouver Harbour with Seair Seaplanes. You have few choices to get around the island once there – cycling, walking, driving and boating.

Galiano Island is situated between the mainland and Vancouver Island. It is an island you can visit all year round (keep in mind some of the businesses do close for winter season or offer reduced opening hours). Most people come to soak up the beautiful, quiet nature.

The island is in West Coast rainforest. It is safe, friendly and there are no predatory animals there!
This makes it ideal for hiking and camping. The are many beautiful hiking trails that take you through the forests and meadows and provide stunning cliff and shoreline views. The trails range from easy shoreline trails to shore-to-sky climbs and are suitable for all energy levels. An amazing variety of wildlife can be seen – killer whales, porpoises, sea lions, seals and otters but also falcons and eagles and different seabirds. Other activities on the island include birding, watersports, golf, conservation, arts, cycling, boating and kayaking and beaches.

Depending on the time of the year you visit, the island offers different festivals, celebrations and events. The Literary Festival for book lovers happens in March, summer includes Canada Day Jamboree, the Lion’s Club Fiesta Day and Arts Weekend. In fall, you can enjoy Blackberry Festival and Mushroomfest and celebrate Halloween with a fantastic community bonfire. November and December offer Christmas craft fairs.

For all the foodies out there – the restaurant scene on the island is thriving and you have several outstanding restaurants from upscale fine dining to food trucks, bakeries and cafes and pubs.

Stay options:
Bodega Ridge & Bodega Cove, Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa, Woodstone Manor and different cottages, cabins and homes.