Galiano Waterfront Retreat

There's something on Galiano Island for everyone, whether you're beachcombing or bird-watching, walking or hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding – or just relaxing. Unspoilt by modern development, Galiano Island enables you to step back and unwind.

Activity vacations Galiano Island, BC

Galiano Island is one of the Southern Gulf Islands situated between the British Columbia coastal mainland near Vancouver. Galiano Island has the most dedicated park land of all the Southern Gulf Islands. There are seven parks in total. A new 141-acre park has been created at Dionisio Point Provincial Park (accessible by water only). It includes spectacular mature forests, rocky points, sandy beaches and a tidal lagoon.

Galiano Island, BC - Things to do and see

Hike to high points on the island, where you can see the Coast Mountain Range, Mount Baker, the Gulf and San Juan Islands, Vancouver Island and even the Olympic Peninsula 100 kilometers away. Or hike the length of the eastern coast (about 25 kilometers). Galiano Island's beaches are clean and safe. The water is cool but can be quite pleasant on a late incoming tide. Active Pass and Porlier Pass offer excellent scuba diving and sports fishing. Galiano Island's protected western shoreline has numerous islands, beaches and small coves below high cliffs. Explore these in a kayak, canoe, rental boat or on a sailing cruise. Visitors are welcome at the Golf & Country Club's well-maintained course.

Best Mountain Biking in British Columbia

Of all the Southern Gulf Islands, the rugged and spiny Galiano Island has the most well-organized mountain biking trail system. Bluffs Park is the site of some spectacular views and the beginning of a network of trails and roads around Mount Galiano. From Sturdies Bay Road, go south on Burrill to Bluff Road, then west from here to the park and beyond. 

Galiano Waterfront Retreat is a popular vacation rental accommodation in the Gulf Islands in British Columbia. Whether it is for a short vacation or long term rental let Galiano Waterfront Retreat be the perfect setting for your activity vacations on Galiano Island, BC.