Saturna Island's moderate climate, quality accommodations and services make it an ideal year-round destination for that special retreat or quiet getaway. Cycling, hiking and kayaking are popular pastimes and there are scenic walks and easy access to beaches.
Saturna's thirty-one square kilometres includes forests, wet lands, mud flats, rock bluffs, reefs and beaches. There are over one hundred and eighty bird species from hummingbirds to bald eagles. Deer, favourites among the island's wildlife, are seen everywhere. Rich and abundant marine life is visible on rocks and in tidal pools. River otters, seals and sea lions are seen along the costal waters and orca whales are frequently spotted in the waters off East Point. Winter Cove, site of the Saturna Lamb Barbecue, features sheltered anchorage and boat launching, with trails through mixed forest, marsh land and shoreline, to a view point at Boat Pass. Below the rock bluffs on the south side of the island are Saturna Vineyard and Winery, Thomson Park and Taylor Point. There are beach areas for unsupervised swimming at Veruna Bay, East Point Regional Park, and Thomson Park.
The permanent population on Saturna has remained small, preserving the charm and rural character of the island. Come to Saturna and experience the rhythm of island life for yourself.
