Galiano Island
Suggested itinerary: Galiano
Get a taste for island life with a three-day schedule of weekend itinerary ideas for exploring Galiano Island.
All Your Ferry Questions Answered
If you're planning to visit any of the Southern Gulf Islands, chances are your journey here will start aboard a ferry. BC Ferries operates multiple daily sailings from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) and Victoria (Swartz Bay), as well as around the islands, transporting thousands of locals and visitors alike throughout the Salish Sea. While island residents have long learned to navigate the complexities of ferry life with ease, for the uninitiated, planning a trip around a seemingly convoluted ferry schedule can [...]
Indigenous Businesses Based on the Island Territories of the Coast Salish Peoples
On what are known as the Southern Gulf Islands, part of the unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations and Hul'quimi'num Treaty Group, is a flourishing network of Indigenous businesses, including makers, designers, healers, and more who call this place home.
Eating local: farm to table food hubs in the Southern Gulf Islands
On your next visit, support island values by eating local food at one of these stand-out restaurants that are known for sourcing locally.
Gone Camping! The Southern Gulf Island Campgrounds
Whether biking, boating, or driving here, you'll find a spectacular spot to set up camp, the Southern Gulf Islands offer campers a slice of natural beauty while having all the local amenities nearby.
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.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Galiano Island
Galiano Island, sitting on the eastern edge of the Salish Sea, is a home away from home for many Vancouverites, a quiet retreat for creative types, and one of the best destinations for getting away from it all. Although it's less than an hour by ferry from Vancouver, Galiano Island still feels like a wild adventure. And with that adventure comes plenty of questions. What's the best way to get here? Are there bears? Does Galiano have a grocery [...]
How to get to Galiano Island
If you're wondering how to get to Galiano Island, whether you're travelling from Vancouver on the mainland or from Victoria on Vancouver Island, you've come to the right place. Galiano is one of the most popular weekend getaways near Vancouver and is just a short ferry ride from both major cities. But navigating the BC Ferries schedule can be confusing, especially for first-time passengers. So, let's take the time to break it all down: ferry routes, walk-on options, reservation [...]
