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What Southern Gulf Island Should I Visit?
Planning a getaway to the Southern Gulf Islands? The hardest part might just be choosing where to start. This small stretch of British Columbia's coastline is packed with world-class bakers, brewers, growers, crafters, and creators. Every island has its own take on slow living, influenced by the Salish Sea and the eccentric folk who've made their home here. But while Salt Spring, Galiano, Mayne, Pender, and Saturna may share a coastline, climate, and close-knit community, each island has a [...]
Cycling in the Southern Gulf Islands: Tips & Resources
Long recognized as a great cycling destination, the Southern Gulf Islands offer quiet, rolling terrain through towering trees and along dramatic coastlines. With options for every type of cyclist, from the rugged all-weather outdoor enthusiasts to those fuelled by good food and plenty of it, cycling the Gulf Islands is always an adventure. Yet, for the uninitiated, the Southern Gulf Islands come with a few unique hazards that are different from those you'd face cycling around Vancouver or other [...]
Your guide to a Southern Gulf Island studio tour
Any visit here comes packed with opportunities to see artist studios, roadside galleries, farm stands, and community spaces that capture all the special creative energy flowing through this region. Here's your guide to the studios, tours, and other art-filled adventures waiting across the Southern Gulf Islands.
All of the Southern Gulf Islands Farmers Markets
On your next adventure to the Southern Gulf Islands, you won't have to look far to find fresh produce and local goods. Our islands boast a remarkable concentration of farmers, makers, and artisans. That translates directly to an incredible density of community-minded farmers markets. For you, this means more opportunities to sample seasonal fare, connect with local creatives, and experience the spirit that makes these islands so special. From Galiano to Salt Spring and beyond, here's your guide to the [...]
Paddling the Southern Gulf Islands: A Guide to Exploring BC’s Coastal Paradise
The Southern Gulf Islands archipelago is hard to beat in terms of world-class paddling destinations. This collection of small islands is scattered across the southern end of the Salish Sea and boasts a glorious Mediterranean microclimate, crystal clear waters, and rare coastal ecosystems. It’s also home to an often kooky community of artists, farmers, and unique characters who help make this place so memorable. These islands are part of the traditional unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including [...]
A Fresh Perspective on Wellness in the Southern Gulf Islands
Experience wellness in the Southern Gulf Islands, where skilled practitioners help you uncover unexpected paths to healing and renewal.
How to Leave no Trace in the Southern Gulf Islands
Consider it best to pack out all your garbage and recycling with you, but if you can’t, here’s how to properly dispose of your waste in each of the Southern Gulf Islands.
Car-Free Travel in the Southern Gulf Islands
The Southern Gulf Islands can be easily experienced without a car. It's easier to use the ferries and it's a great way to explore the eccentricities and understand the community-oriented character of our destination
5 Quiet Spots to Meditate in the Southern Gulf Islands
Since our nature is quiet and unhurried, there are plenty of places to meditate and practise mindfulness. Here are a few of our favourites to (re)connect with the islands and ourselves.
Hikes on Galiano Island
Find sweeping views, remnants of Japanese settlement, natural sculpted tafoni, and the bliss of island living on these 4 must-do trails on Galiano Island.
8 Island-Style Wellness Activities
Take the time to slow down, connect to your surroundings, and give yourself uninterrupted time to recharge. From spas to nature therapy, here are 8 wellness activities for every type of visitor.
9 Cozy Cabins to Curl up in This Season
When the weather has you layering up, there’s nothing more comforting than winding down next to the fire with nothing to do but read and sip a glass of wine or a steaming hot tea. From basic to modern, here are some of our favourite options for a snug island retreat.
7 Island Hikes That are Better in the Rain
The Southern Gulf Islands get less than a third of the rainfall that’s typically seen in Vancouver and the lower mainland, but the landscape still changes with the seasons and that means there are some trails best saved for Cozy Season adventures. Here are seven hikes across the Southern Gulf Islands that are actually better when it’s wetter.
Pathways to Truth & Reconciliation: an Ally’s Guide to the Southern Gulf Islands
To fully understand, appreciate, and respect the lifestyle and environment that characterize our archipelago, we have to engage with their Indigenous heritage. Whether short-term visitors, long-term residents, or organizations, we all have a responsibility to learn.
How to be a Regenerative Traveller in the Southern Gulf Islands
For those of us who live here on the Southern Gulf Islands, we take our stewardship of these sensitive ecosystems to heart. It’s part of our lifestyle and it’s what makes our islands so unique. It’s important that you take care too, when you visit.
