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GALIANO
ISLAND - RECREATION AND ACTIVITIES
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Galiano
Island is reached via Active Pass. It is approximately half way between
Vancouver and Victoria and the most northerly of the Gulf Islands. To
get to the Gulf Islands you must board B.C.
Ferries. From Swartz Bay travel to Sturdies Bay on Galiano Island.
The trip length varies depending on the time and route chosen. The Swartz
Bay Ferry Terminal is approximately 25 minutes north of the Victoria's
downtown.
Galiano Island is along, narrow island that shelters some of the other
islands from the Strait of Georgia winds. The majority of the land is
a fir and cedar tree farm. A few sites of ancient Indian villages have
been found. BC Ferries service from the mainland and the Gulf Islands
docks at Sturdies Bay, where you can find accomodations, markets and gasoline.
Near Sturdies Bay is Bluff Drive, providing great views of the Gulf Islands,
Vancouver Island and boats traveling through Active Pass. A little ways
out from the beach at Active Pass Rd is Collision Reef which displays
a marker where, in 1979, the BC Ferry Queen of Alberni ran aground.
Galiano Island has a good number of parks, beaches
and natural areas. Montague Harbour is popular as a marine park and as
a camp site. The marina has a store, anchorage, food and boat fuel. Dionisio
Point Park on the north end of Galiano Island is noted for its natural
beauty and vegetation. Bodega Ridge and Mount Galiano have popular hiking
trails. Bluff and Bellhouse parks are gorgeous locations accessible by
automobile. Ocean swimming is popular at Montague, Dionisio and some east
side beaches. Galiano Island is well worth a visit! Plan on spending more
than one day!
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Galiano Diving Tel: 250 539
3109, Fax: 250 539 5186
Experience
some of the best diving in the world: spectacular plumose anenome covered
walls;home to the worlds largest octupus';various shipwrecks (the Point
Grey(1948)110'tug & the Del Norte(1858)180'paddle wheeler); hand
feed 2, 7'long friendly wolf eels. Dive in comfort and safety aboard
our custom buiilt, Coastguard certified aluminum dive boat, fully equipped
with oxygen,1st aid and cummunications system. Affordable accomadations
at Madrona Lodge.
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Catamaran
Nature Sail & Gourmet Picnic - (250) 539 5390
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Galiano
Moped and Boat Rentals Ltd, Montague Marina, 250 539 3443
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Galiano
Bicycle Rental and Repair- (250) 539-9906
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Galiano
Golf & Country Club - (250) 539-5533
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Galiano
Island Sea Kayaking (250) 539 5390
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Mel N-I
Charters (250) 539 3171
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Montague
Harbour Marina VHF 68 (250) 539 5733
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Gulf
Island Water Taxi (250) 537 4399
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ISLAND-GOODS & SERVICES |
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