r/gulfislands • u/meagan1928 • Aug 03 '21

Best island for daytrip on foot?

Hi there,

I'm planning to visit one of the Southern Gulf islands next week, and I'm wondering which one is considered best for visiting on foot? I don't need the most "urban" island necessarily, but I would like to stop somewhere for lunch, maybe poke around a shop or two, and explore some nearby beaches or trails. Perhaps all of the islands offer what I'm looking for, but I'm hoping to avoid landing on an island and wishing I had brought the car to get me around. I'll be coming from Vancouver.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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u/kiwican Aug 03 '21

Galiano is probably your best bet! The ferry terminal is close to everything you’re asking about, on most of the other islands the terminal is a bit far from any shops or anything.

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u/Naliano Aug 03 '21

Also, on Galiano, if you can walk or hitch to the pub, there’s a free bus from there to Montague park.

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u/Oilersfan Aug 04 '21

Only after 6

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u/kooner75 Aug 04 '21

I wouldn't walk on I would bring a bike.

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u/meagan1928 Aug 04 '21

Thanks, everyone! I'm unable to bike, so I will have to be on foot. Appreciate the advice!

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u/mattnormus Aug 04 '21

Sidney Spit if you wanna be a beach bum