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Activities on Galiano Island include hiking, boating, spa treatments, kayaking, visiting art galleries, golfing, exploring beaches, watching orcas from shore, as well as frequent musical events and island festivals.
Explore the quietest parts of the west coast. Welcome to this beautiful, comfortable oasis in the Salish Sea, just a short ferry ride or floatplane jaunt from Vancouver and Victoria. Hike, whale watch, fish and golf, then fill up your suitcase with art treasures from local shops.
Quest'isola rurale del Golfo, dal clima estivo caldo e asciutto, è ideale per gite occasionali, birdwatching, e, con un po' di fortuna, per osservare le orche quando emergono dalle acque. Consigliabile portarsi la macchina o affittare uno scooter per esplorare al meglio quest'affascinante isoletta.
Welcome to Galiano Island. Experience all the magic of British Columbia's Wild West Coast on the Gulf Island closest to Vancouver. Ancient Forests, Rocky Heights, Sandstone & Pebble Beaches and Stunning Views are all waiting for you to explore on Galiano.
This Southern Gulf Island, part of the Capital Regional District Electoral Area G, is home to a permanent population of 1,396 inhabitants as of 2021. Named after the Spanish explorer Dionisio Alcalá Galiano, the island is a treasure trove of history, natural beauty, and cultural diversity.
Galiano Island is a small oasis located just off the coast of Vancouver Island. Unwind in the natural beauty of Galiano Island, rich with lush forests and sandstone beaches. Enjoy a relaxing beach day during the warmer months or explore the local pubs and explore artisan shops in the winter.
Escape into nature and enjoy luxuries on an island that feels your own. See our list of 16 unique things to do on Galiano Island.
Just a short ferry ride from Vancouver or Vancouver Island, Galiano offers a peaceful escape with a perfect balance of outdoor adventure, cultural richness, and small-town charm. The island’s natural beauty is its defining feature, with dense forests, dramatic sandstone cliffs, and pristine beaches.
A long, narrow island, and the driest in the Gulf Island chain, Galiano Island was named after the Spanish explorer Dionisio Galiano who sailed these waters in 1792. Galiano Island is the second largest of the Gulf Islands, after Saltspring Island.
On our mot recent trip, we took my grandmother, now widowed and living in Abbotsford, to Galiano to revisit the cabin her husband had built. In this article, I’ll share our favourite restaurants, hikes, places to visit, and other things to do in Galiano Island.