Top 8 Things To Do - Alert Bay

Top 8 Things To Do in Alert Bay
Cormorant Island, Northern Gulf Islands

Top 8 Things To Do in Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, Northern Gulf Islands located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Traditional Big House: The Big House is a large traditional building used for Potlatches. The Big House was first built in 1965 and then was expanded in 1987. During this time a Namgis artist named Doug Cranmer repainted the Big House. But, sadly, in 1997 the traditional building was lost to a fire. In 1999 the Big House was rebuilt keeping with the traditions of the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nation's people.

World's Largest Totem Pole. On Cormorant Island is a 173 foot tall Totem Pole carved by 6 Kwakwaka'wakw First Nation people. Some of the carved figures on the Totem Pole include the Sun Man which is the crest of the Quatsino Tribe; Kolus ( a Thunderbird cousin ) represents the Kwagul Tribe; a whale representing the Gwa'sala'Nakwaxda'xw and others like a bear holding a salmon; a wolf, a raven,a Dzunukwa embracing a copper and much more.

Alert Bay Museum: An assortment of over 6900 pictures depicting the history of Alert Bay on Cormorant Island. There are historical pictures of the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nation's people dating back to the late 1800s.

Whale Watching: Killer Whales, (Orcas) can be seen from Bere Point and surrounding waters. Many Orcas visit Bere Point because it is a popular rubbing rock. Michael Bigg's Ecological Reserve, nearby is a launching point for whale watching and fantastic wildlife viewing. Located at Robson Bight. Also Paul Spong's Orca Lab is a famous marine biologist who studies Killer Whales in the region. Access by boat on Hanson Island. Must book prior to arrival for acceptance on or near premises.

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8 Top Things To Do - Denman

8 Top Things To Do on Denman Island
Gulf Islands, BC, Canada

The Top 8 Things To Do on Denman Island, British Columbia, Canada located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in the Gulf Island B.C. Region.

Kayaking. Kayaking in the region is very popular because of the many coves, bays, islands and islets to explore. Some of the Denman Island kayak destinations include Sandy Island Provincial Marine Park and Boyle Point Regional Park.

Scuba Diving. Diving is big in this region around Hornby and Denman Island. Some of the Denman diving sites most visited include the south end of Lambert Channel and the Sandy Island Marine Park. Flora Islet near Hornby Island is where the scuba divers head to swim with the six-gill sharks.

Boating & Sailing. Boating and sailing the waters around Denman Island includes views of jagged coastlines, bluffs and sandy beaches. There are a few destinations to visit near the island including Sandy Island and Chrome Island.

Beachcombing. No visit to Denman Island is complete without exploring the beaches. Some beaches are developed as parks while others are developed as access points to marine views. Fillongley Park has a good public beach. Plenty of beach around for picnics.

Hiking. There are a few good short hikes on the island. Boyle Point Provincial Park has a great trail leading to a bluff and great views of the sound and a lighthouse.

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8 Top Things To Do - Gabriola

8 Top Things To Do on Gabriola Island
Gulf Islands, BC, Canada

The Top 8 Things To Do on Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in the Gulf Island B.C. Region.

Ocean Kayaking. There are many bays and islands to paddle on and near Gabriola Island. Some islands to explore include Mudge, Newcastle and Entrance Islands. Some of the coves and bays to paddle include Taylor, Pilot, Lock, Silva and Degnen.

Boating & Sailing. Silva Bay and Degnen Bay provide moorage for boaters when visiting Gabriola Island. The island is located on two busy marine routes - the Strait of Georgia and Northumberland Channel.

Beachcombing. Gabriola Island enjoys some fine sandy and rocky beaches. They include Berry Point Lock Out, Brickyard Beach, Descanso Bay, Degnen Bay, Drumbeg Park, Sandwell Park and the Gabriola Sands Park.

Birdwatching. Birdwatching includes sea birds and predator birds. From the parks and ocean bays on Gabriola Island there are birding opportunities.

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9 Top Things To Do - Galiano

9 Top Things To Do on Galiano Island
Gulf Islands, BC, Canada

The Top 9 Things To Do on Galiano Island, British Columbia, Canada located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in the Gulf Island B.C. Region.

Ocean Kayaking. There are many places to visit on Galiano Island by kayak. There are kayak days trips exploring Retreat Cove, Montague Harbour, Gray Peninsula, Spotlight Cove, Coon Bay, Lighthouse Bay, Whaler Bay, Ballingall Islets, Gossip Island, Georgeson Bay and Parker Island.

Boating & Sailing. There are coves and bay with open water moorage on Galiano and there is a marina with services in Montague Harbour. Some stay for awhile and explore while others are on a schedule exploring the Southern Gulf Islands or San Juan Islands or the Princess Margaret Marine Park.

Beachcombing. Galiano Island has sandy and pebbled beaches. Some of the beaches are old middens sites with crushed shells covering sections of the coastline. There are beaches in Coon Bay, Montague Harbour, Retreat Cove and Georgeson Bay.

Birdwatching. Birdwatching on Galiano includes predator birds and sea birds. Some of the birding parks include Georgeson Bay, Bluffs Park and Dionisio Point Park.

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9 Top Things To Do - Hornby

9 Top Things To Do on Hornby Island, 
Gulf Islands, BC, Canada

The Top 9 Things To Do on Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in the Gulf Island B.C. Region.

Kayaking. Kayaking the bays and coves of Hornby Island makes for great day paddles. Visit such areas as the bluffs in Helliwell Provincial Park or the kilometre long sandy beach in Tribune Bay or the cove in Whaling Station Bay.

Scuba Diving. Diving is big in this region around Hornby and Denman Islands. Some of the diving sites most visited include the south end of Lambert Channel, Heron Rocks, ,Norris Rocks and Flora Islet. The nearby Flora Islet is where the scuba divers head to swim with the six-gill sharks.

Boating & Sailing. Boating and sailing the Gulf Islands includes views of sandstone cliffs, towering bluffs, jagged coastlines and wildlife sightings. There are a few coves and bays on Hornby to visit including Tribune Bay and Whaling Station Bay. There is a small marina on Hornby Island with services in Ford's Cove.

Beachcombing. No visit to Hornby Island is complete without walking the kilometre long sandy beach in Tribune Bay Park.

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8 Top Things To Do - Mayne

8 Top Things To Do on Mayne Island, 
Gulf Islands, BC, Canada

The Top 8 Things To Do on Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in the Gulf Island B.C. Region.

Ocean Kayaking. Mayne Island is on the doorstep to the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, Active Pass and Plumper Sound. Kayaking Mayne Island also includes exploring the nearby Belle Chain of Islands and the Red Islets, Cabbage Island, Galiano Island and the rest of the Southern Gulf Islands. Kayak tour companies operate on Mayne Island.

Beachcombing. There are short and long trails on Mayne Island accessing the coastline. Some trails lead to sandy beaches while others lead to a rocky shorelines. Bennett Bay, Piggott Bay, Dinner Bay and Campbell Bay are popular beaches. The hiking trail to include on your list that connects to the coastline the trail exploring Campbell Point.

Biking and Cycling. Cycling around Mayne Island is ideal for sightseeing and for transportation because the island is small. It is a short day to circle the island but one can make it a full day adventure when including stops at parks and beaches. Plenty of opportunity for sightseeing and finding a private piece of beach.

Hiking and Walking. There are a few good hikes on Mayne Island. Most hiking trails are considered easy and short leading to viewpoints, rocky coastlines and sandy beaches. Mountain hikes are located in Mt. Park Regional Park and a special coastline hike explores Campbell Point.

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8 Top Things To Do - Pender

8 Top Things To Do on North & South Pender Islands,
Gulf Islands, BC, Canada


The Top 8 Things To Do on North & South Pender Islands, British Columbia, Canada located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in the Gulf Island B.C. Region.

Ocean Kayaking. So many coves, bays to paddle. Kayak days trips exploring Camp Bay, Bedwell Harbour, Port Browning, Shingle Bay, Irene Bay, Otter Bay, Clam Bay and Hope Bay. Multi day trips visiting Portland and Prevost Islands, both of which host Provincial Marine Parks.

Boating & Sailing. There are marinas on Pender welcoming boaters. Some arrive as part of a longer marine route maybe exploring the San Juan Islands or venture up into Princess Margaret Marine Park. Others explore closer to home and visit the Southern Gulf Islands of Mayne, Saltspring and Galiano.

Beachcombing. Pender Island has over 20 beach access trails. Some of the trails are short others are longer. Many beaches are covered in crushed sea shells.

Birdwatching. Birding on the Pender Islands is easy as there are wetlands, lakes and estuaries on the islands. Birding is enjoyed on almost any coastline of the Pender islands. Medicine Beach is one of the easiest to access for sea birds. Roe and Greenburn Lake are good for waterfowl.

Hiking. For a small island it sure enjoys some great hikes. The Pender Island hiking trails range from easy to medium grade trails. There are over 20 plus beach access trails and some park trails. Some of the better park trails include Mt. Norman and the Beaumont Provincial Marine Park. Both are part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve.

Golfing. The nine hole golf course features a club house, concession, rentals and carts. There is also a Frisbee golf course on the island.

Scuba Diving. There are many coves and bays to dive. They provide solitude and shelter for Rockfish, Greenlings Sea Pens, Anemones, Bryozoans, Tubeworms, Cloud Sponges, Wolf Eels. A popular scuba diving destination includes the Tilly Point Caves. Go in at one end and coming out the other end. Tunnel vision per say.

Sports Fishing. Salmon, Halibut and Ling Cod. Fishing destinations include Blunden Island and the waters of Active Pass off of North Pender Island. Fishing is good near Saturna Island near the Java Islands and East Point.

 

11 Top Things To Do - Quadra

11 Top Things To Do on Quadra Island,
Discovery Islands, Gulf Islands, BC, Canada

The Top 11 Things To Do on Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in the Discovery Islands, Gulf Island B.C. Region.

Sightseeing. Sightseeing includes marine views when visiting Rebecca Spit Provincial Marine Park or the Cape Mudge Lighthouse. There are mountain sightseeing viewpoints overlooking islands like when exploring on the Chinese Mountains Hiking Trail and the Beech Mountain Trail. Boating and sailing views can be enjoyed from the village of Heriot Bay.

Beachcombing. There are some amazing sandy beaches on Quadra Island ideal for beachcombing, picnicking and sightseeing. The beaches located in the Rebecca Spit Provincial Marine Park and the beaches near the Cape Mudge Lighthouse are very popular.

Sea Kayaking. Launching a kayak from Quadra Island puts you within reach of some great day and overnight kayaking destinations. Some of the day kayaks include Octopus Islands, the Small Inlet Marine Park and the coastline of Cortes Island. Some of the multi-day overnight kayak adventures include the Discovery Islands and Desolation Sound. There are kayak tour companies operating on the island.

Canoeing. There are lakes to canoe on Quadra. Canoeing is enjoyed in the Main Lake Provincial Park. There is a popular multi-day canoe route exploring the Main Lake chain of interconnected lakes which forms the largest freshwater waterway in the Gulf and Discovery Islands. Access from Village Bay Road.

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10 Top Things To Do in Tofino & Ucluelet

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Sightseeing Tours

Both Villages of Tofino and Ucluelet, BC have a vast selection of boat, kayak and air sightseeing tours for viewing whales, birds, sea lions, bears, remote islands, marine parks, hot springs, and more. Some sightsee from the comforts of a boat with a heated cabin with outside viewing decks while others prefer the thrill of a fast moving open-air zodiac. There are those who take to the air for the high altitude tours and then there are those who want to stay down real low in a kayak. Key sightseeing destinations include Pacific Rim National Park, Clayoquot Sound, and Broken Islands Group

Beachcombing

Lets not kid ourselves here. Tofino and Ucluelet, BC on Vancouver Island have some of the longest and most beautiful white sandy beaches in Canada. Some are so bold to say it has the "Most Ocean Beaches in Canada". Who are we to argue. It is said that there are over 22 kilometres of beaches in the Tofino-Ucluelet section of the Pacific Rim National Park. Some of the highlight beaches include Long Beach, Wickaninnish Beach, Chesterman Beach, MacKenzie Beach, South Beach and Combers Beach.

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The hiking trails in the Tofino and Ucluelet area allow you to explore vast expansive ocean coastlines, wetland bogs, sandy beaches and rainforests. The trails connect to amazing viewpoints, old growth forests, long beaches, lighthouses, bogs and wildlife viewing opportunities. Some of the must-do hikes include the Wild Pacific Trail, Rainforest TrailNuu-chah-nulth Trail and the Shorepine Bog Trail

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