GALIANO ISLAND - RECREATION AND ACTIVITIES
Galiano Island is reached via Active Pass. It is approximately half way between Vancouver and Victoria and the most northerly of the Gulf Islands. To get to the Gulf Islands you must board B.C. Ferries. From Swartz Bay travel to Sturdies Bay on Galiano Island. The trip length varies depending on the time and route chosen. The Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal is approximately 25 minutes north of the Victoria's downtown.
Galiano Island is along, narrow island that shelters some of the other islands from the Strait of Georgia winds. The majority of the land is a fir and cedar tree farm. A few sites of ancient Indian villages have been found. BC Ferries service from the mainland and the Gulf Islands docks at Sturdies Bay, where you can find accomodations, markets and gasoline. Near Sturdies Bay is Bluff Drive, providing great views of the Gulf Islands, Vancouver Island and boats traveling through Active Pass. A little ways out from the beach at Active Pass Rd is Collision Reef which displays a marker where, in 1979, the BC Ferry Queen of Alberni ran aground.
Galiano Island has a good number of parks, beaches and natural areas. Montague Harbour is popular as a marine park and as a camp site. The marina has a store, anchorage, food and boat fuel. Dionisio Point Park on the north end of Galiano Island is noted for its natural beauty and vegetation. Bodega Ridge and Mount Galiano have popular hiking trails. Bluff and Bellhouse parks are gorgeous locations accessible by automobile. Ocean swimming is popular at Montague, Dionisio and some east side beaches. Galiano Island is well worth a visit! Plan on spending more than one day!
Galiano Bicycle Rental & Repair 250-539-9906 |
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Outdoor Visions 250-538-7188 |
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spectacular cave |
golf course |
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deer on the golf course |
East side beach at trail end |
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Great View |
Morning Beach |