Galiano Waterfront Retreat

Galiano Island is one of the Southern Gulf Islands situated between the British Columbia coastal mainland near Vancouver (about 45 minutes by ferry from Tsawassen Ferry Terminal) and Vancouver Island (approximately an hour by ferry from the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal).

Galiano Island is located right in the heart of protected waters surrounding a chain of islands which are the San Juans and Gulf Islands. The Southern Gulf Islands comprise one of the finest areas in the World for diving, kayaking, fishing and sailing.

Galiano Island - British Columbia

Galiano Island has one gas station, grocery stores, a pub, no bank, and a few stores,  all clustered at the southern end of the island. Many of the island's amenities are found near the ferry terminal at Sturdies Bay. There are seven beautiful parks, and miles of old logging trails and country lanes.

Activity vacations British Columbia

If you’re looking for an activity vacations in British Columbia then the Southern Islands may be the perfect spot. There's literally something here for everyone, whether you're beachcombing or bird-watching, walking or hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding - it's the perfect setting for your adventure vacation.

History of Galiano Island

The island is as rich in history as it is in beauty. Long before Dionisio Galiano came here from Spain in 1792, aboriginal people made their homes here and gathered a rich variety of foods from its forests and shores. Montague Harbour is now a provincial park but for thousands of years it was a major centre of aboriginal life.

Galiano Waterfront Retreat

Galiano Island is the perfect island getaway for a peaceful vacation. Imagine waking up and having coffee on the deck and seeing whales and dolphins swim past. That is what you get with Galiano Waterfront Retreat.