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Galiano Island is an absolute gem & our visit was so relaxing, peaceful & just perfect. The Island is quant & not been ruined by outside businesses moving in. Loved the opportunity to explore some of the most untouched natural beauty the island offers. It was easy to travel by car all over the island - although I would recommend a paper map as cell service was spotty in some areas making it difficult to use google map. It is not pretentious - the people were welcoming & kind. The beaches, the trails, the views are spectacular & I want to return for a Girl’s Get Away soon. A few shoutouts - the Galiano Bookstore is a treasure, the Market grocery store was well stocked & so beautiful inside with all the photos of the island, the Glass Shop as you travel north is a must stop - remarkable pieces on display, the Sturdies Bay Bakery scrumptious & oh my the latte & quince donut at the Oxeye is fabulous. I’d highly recommend a visit - we were there during off season so many places were closed - but the bonus for us was we felt at times we had the whole place to ourselves ❤️

Kayaking at Montague Harbour Marina was excellent with our guide Bruce. Christina went out of her way to organize our tour. Hiking Moont Galiano, Montague provincial park, and Bodega Ridge were great. Morning Beach was our favourite beach. Hummingbird Pub staff were great.

Having been to Galiano before it was not new to us, although we usually go by boat and don't have the means to travel all around the island. This time we drove and got to see so much more. As it was fall the scenery was gorgeous with trees changing colour and leaves falling. Also the weather co-operated and we were able to tour around with the top down and really appreciate the beauty of the island.

It's a small island so there is not much to do other than hike or sit by the beach and reflect on life (weather permitting). For some, including myself, that is all that one needs to have a nice decompressing weekend away from the city. The Crane and Robin pub/resto at Montague Harbour is a nice place to eat lunch. On wet days, the Hummingbird pub is a nice place to sit and read with a drink to hand as it has a cozy log fire burning. There are moped rentals down at Montague Harbour and there is a free bus that takes revellers between the pubs but unless you are a mad keen cyclist or really like long walks, a car is probably the best way to get around.

Tranquil and relaxing with an abundance of activities in nature: including beaches (Morning Beach, Retreat Cove and Pebble Beach were all amazing - sandy, secluded and no other people); bluffs with awesome views of the islands and ocean; Montague Harbour has a wonderful trail on beaches and through the forest as well as good restaurants afterward; biking on tranquil country roads which was challenging in places due to the hills. Great Restaurants at Woodstone Manor, and the Robin & Crane at Montague Harbour.

Galiano is a magical island immersed in nature and wildlife! We loved the midnight kayaking with bioluminescence plankton under the starry night’s sky, and exploring the secret cave at Retreat Cove. We are fish tacos with a view of the sea at Crane and Robin Restaurant. The people were very friendly and helpful!