Southern Gulf Islands. Privacy Policy validation - I have read and understand the Privacy Policy. Advertise About Us Sitemap. Partner Login. Pender, Mayne and Salt Spring islands also have car-stop systems for easier hitchhiking. Luxury location with sunny, southwest ocean location. Spacious 4-room suite with hot tub, electric fireplace, HD TV, free wireless internet and heated floors in both bathroom and living area.
A warm welcome awaits you at the Seabreeze Inne. Affordable, friendly hospitality! When Captain George Vancouver made his first Gulf Islands sightings in , the area was already home to several First Nations people. In the same year, Spanish and British cartographic expeditions also explored the area, intent on finding a passage to the northwest Atlantic. As marine traffic between Victoria and the Fraser River area of the mainland increased, it became clear that a new map of the Strait of Georgia was needed.
In , another British cartographic expedition, on the HMS Plumper, was dispatched and more accurate maps were produced. By now, pioneers had begun establishing settlements on the Gulf Islands. American blacks and Portuguese arrived in and carved out homesteads in fertile valleys on the north end of Salt Spring.
Settlers from other parts of the world soon followed, establishing farms and small industries. Japanese residents created productive farms and fish salteries, which they lost during the internment of World War II.
Skip to content Loading Geoff Hartle. Abara Designs. Note: You have javascript disabled. This form will not work without it. The Gulf Islands The Gulf Islands These five idyllic islands think white-shell beaches, artist studios and organic farms on the sheltered eastern side of Vancouver Island are just a short ferry ride away.
True farm-to-table The Gulf Islands support a large, varied and thriving agricultural sector. Island of creativity Many artists have settled in the islands, drawn by the calm beauty and exquisite, natural light. Each has its own history, culture and colourful characters. Spectacular scenery, talented artisans and artists, great outdoor recreation, and a great mediterranean climate are among the many attractions of the popular Gulf Islands. There are seven major islands in the southern half of the Strait of Georgia.
Each island has its distinctive charm, and deserves at least a day or two for exploring. A good way to do so is by bicycle, stopping at campgrounds or bed and breakfasts along the way. Roadways and trails take you on a tour of natural beauty, leading you to hilltops for fabulous views and down to the beach for an afternoon swim.
There is also camping, hiking, fishing, boating and sailing, all in beautiful surroundings and a friendly, relaxing atmosphere — truly what holiday memories are made of. Ferry service to many islands is restricted to one or two sailings a day, except in summer months.
Because of its mild climate, mellow pace, beautiful landscapes and island isolation, artists and crafts people are drawn from all over the world. Although Saltspring is well known to boaters and may be reached by three ferries and scheduled air flights, it remains a quiet lesser-known paradise for most travellers. On Saturday mornings in the summer, the spirit of Saltspring can be caught in the local Market in Ganges, the biggest town in the Gulfs.
Mayne Island Rolling orchards and warm rock-strewn beaches abound on Mayne Island, a rustic 13 square-km spot. Saturna Island Saturna Island is tucked away at the southern end of the island chain. Rural, sparsely populated, and difficult to reach, Saturna Island is easily the least spoilt of the Gulf islands.
The mild climate and pristine wilderness make the Penders perfect for family holidays, romantic retreats, golfing, hiking, biking and nature-watching. Galiano Island Galiano Island has always enjoyed the reputation of being the most welcoming to visitors.
Galiano is a hub for sea-kayak trips and the site of the Montague Harbour Marine Provincial park, one of the largest Marine Provincial parks on any of the islands. Indeed, tourism is important to the livelihood and economic well-being of most of the Gulf Islands, although some are better prepared for it than others.
Gabriola Island Gabriola Island, the most accessible of the chain, features three provincial parks, quiet beaches, and sensational ocean views. Thetis Island Island life on Thetis Island is relaxed, rural, peaceful and crime-free, with delightful rural scenes, beautiful shoreline, crystal clear waters, and wonderful views.
A Mediterranean combination of mild winters and warm, dry summers supports a unique ecosystem and provides an ideal environment for outdoor recreation. There are no commercial establishments on Penelakut Island. De Courcy Island is about acres in size and is heavily forested in most areas. There are several middens on De Courcy Island that indicate native use of the land going back over 3, years. The island supports a small community of residents at Starvation Bay on the north shore, but the majority of the population of the island consists of part-time vacationers.
Accessible by foot-passenger ferry from Nanaimo, Newcastle Island is a nature reserve, and a delightfully adventurous location for a picnic, with sandstone cliffs, forests, gravel beaches, caves, caverns and prehistoric native middens. These islands, part of a chain of 6, islands that shelter the British Columbia coastline between Washington and Alaska, lie beyond the quick-access range of Vancouver and Victoria.
The wonderful silence that envelops these islands is characteristic of the ambience in remote central coast locales. In the heyday of fishing and logging camps, the population on the more isolated islands was surprisingly higher than it is today. Evidence of this can be seen in the abandoned cabins, ancient villages, and overgrown logging roads. Explore by car, kayak, mountain bike or on foot. Find a location that appeals to you, and within this microcosm, experience the wonder and magic that pervades life here.
Resident artists and craftspeople make the island a fine place to sleuth around for pottery and other wares. The Nuyumbalees Cultural Center formerly Kwagiulth Museum and Cultural Center contains an outstanding collection of authentic artifacts.
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