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OVERVIEW
Get away from it all and visit the sparsely populated and wonderfully quiet Northern Gulf Islands. Relax on remote beaches or sail or scuba dive in crystal-clear waters.
Each island has its own culture and charms, and all have a relaxed pace, a mild climate, and spectacular coastal views. If you want a peaceful getaway, or an action-packed ocean adventure, there’s a Northern Gulf Island just for you.
Top things to do
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Mountain bike
Go on a thrilling mountain biking adventure on Hornby Island and enjoy the beautiful coastal views.
Credit: Darryl Luscombe / SointulArt
Discover local history
Visit Sointula Museum to discover the history of Malcolm Island. Learn how Finnish immigrants working in Nanaimo coal mines in the early 1900s found a self-sustaining place of their own.
Credit: Gowlland Harbour Resort
Kayak or canoe
Kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard in the protected channels and bays around Quadra Island.
Credit: Cape Mudge Resort
Visit Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre
View Indigenous artifacts of cultural, artistic and historic value to the Kwakwaka’wakw people, and see the 3000+ year-old petroglyphs at the Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre on Quadra Island.
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Scuba dive
Scuba dive near Flora Islet off St. John Point in Helliwell Provincial Park on Hornby Island, where six-gill sharks hang out from May to September. Or if you prefer to stay on land, stroll along the cliffs of the park to view wildlife.
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Quadra Island
Take a 10-minute ferry ride from Campbell River to visit Quadra Island, part of the Discovery Islands. The scenic, laid-back island is a good place to check out local arts and crafts, spot wildlife, or relax on the beach and watch the ships go by. Plus, with all the natural beauty the island has to offer, if you like the outdoors, there are plenty of water and land activities to get your adrenaline pumping.
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