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iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiii Island Adventures finds visitor Amid the storms and stress of life, With all its ups and downs. It's nice to have a cup of tea things to do in Gulf Islands And chat at Nita Brown's! -M. Shooltyaid
The idea sprouted on one island earnings, not only for herself, but family who came to Salt Spring last and came to life on Salt Spring. for others as well. And it would give winter and went horseback riding in Amy MacLeod brought the idea the tourists a chance to do things. the snow. Cottage Tea Room back to Salt Spring and began Island Adventures offers visitors, But that's what she offers. The Seaside, Mouat's Mall Island Adventures. and islanders, the chance to take brochure for Island Adventures MacLeod had retired as part in various activities. MacLeod asks if the visitor has "ever had an secretary-treasurer of the Gulf can arrange for charter boat tours of island fantasy." iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii Islands School District and was the Gulf Islands, a visit to the top of casting about for something to do. Mount Maxwell, horseback rides, Part of her search took her to fishing charters, or just a guided New Zealand to visit a friend. While walk around the island. on a bus trip on the island, she For instance, the charter tours The latest in electronics considered what Salt Spring involve 11 vessels. The visitors have technology needed. a choice of boats from the 22-foot The The ideas she considered had to Sugar Blues on a sailing trip to the meet three criteria, she said. They 73-foot Westview #1 for a daily or had to be viable, worth pursuing weekly cruise. Hair GANGES and helpful to the community. Lionel Foisy runs the Open As she narrowed the field, she Water. The 50-foot vessel was built ELECTRONICS struck upon the fact that visitors to in 1929 and refurbished in 1969. Shoppe Salt Spring did not have enough to During World War II it had been do. Tourism occurred year-round used as a mine sweeper between for men & women LTD. and the idea of giving the visitors Prince Rupert and the Charlottes. something to do intrigued her. Foisy came to B.C. from his On returning to Salt Spring, native Alberta and has worked the MacLeod talked to various people sea for 15 years. He takes up to eight 537-2712 Radio /hack who were involved with tourism, people on a fishing charter and 12 AUTHORIZED SALES CENTRE either directly or indirectly, and the for a cruise of the islands. In Conveniently located in Mouat's Mall idea became more concrete. addition, the Open Water can She decided upon Island double as a diving tender for up to in downtown Ganges Adventures as a means of filling the 15 people. Lower Mouat's Mail, Ganges gap as well as an opportunity for MacLeod operates Island Open Monday-Saturday Adventures out of the Chamber of Open Monday-Saturday, 9-5 Commerce office in Ganges where Salt Spring she operates the tourist information 9-4:30 centre in the off-season. 537-4242 Appointments not always necessary is largest The format of her business works COMPLETE ELECTRONICS SERVICING out to allow visitors year-round Largest of the Gulf Islands is Salt activities. Now into the second year Spring Island. This island, with its of operation, MacLeod has noticed large commercial community and that visitors to Salt Spring tend to services, is about five times the come primarily from other parts of average size of the individual Outer CUSTOM HOMES B.C. The next identifiable area is the Islands. west coast of the United States CABINETS Area of Salt Spring island is followed by Alberta and Ontario. about 72 square miles. The average RENOVATIONS areas of Galiano, the Penders, While the summer months are Mayne and Saturna is 15 square busy, visitors do come during other miles. months. She related a story of a ZENBOOM For whatever emergency... CONSTRUCTION LTD. PHARMASAVE BOX 11, GANGES 537-2680 GANGES NO. 120
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JACOBSEN Lawnmowers ROSS & GANGES MARINE & EQUIPMENT LTD. At Harbour's End Marina 537-4202 Page 18 The Beautiful Islands, Summer 1985 Tips on harvesting shellfish
Seeking shellfish in the Gulf should be taken to ensure that the neck and put the clam aside to begin Islands can be as enjoyable as the clams have room to breathe. the process on the next one. feast which follows the harvest. By changing the water every eight Clams can be baked or steamed. Souvenir T-Shirts Baseball Caps But care should be exercised hours, the clams can be kept alive To steam clams, put about two We do specialty lettering on caps & shirts concerning the location in which the until the feast begins. And a good inches of water in a pan and add the shellfish are found. A general question is how to tell a live clam clams. When the clams are cooked, prohibition against taking shellfish from a dead one. the shells will open. At that point is in effect anywhere within 125 If the shell is gaping or partially add butter and lemon and enjoy. metres (400 feet) of a wharf. open, there is a good chance the The best months for oyster Certain other areas are also clam is dead. The ones which don't catching are the cooler months. In HONDA closed to the taking of butter clams. survive should be discarded. the summer, oysters go through a Red tide, or paralytic shellfish Fresh water soaking of clams robs reproductive cycle and tend to be Lawnmowers, outboards, generators, water pumps, engines poisoning, affects shellfish and can them of flavour. If fresh water is to less than flavourful. ROSS & GANGES MARINE & EQUIPMENT LTD be used, add one-third of a cup of Oysters are found in bays and cause severe illness or even death in At Harbour's End Marina 537-4202 humans who consume shellfish salt to each gallon of water being backwaters where the current does affected by it. used. not move too fast. They attach The general area of the Gulf To prepare for the feast, shucking themselves to a clean, hard object Islands closed to the taking of butter time approaches. Open the shells and stay there for the remainder of clams stretches north from a line at and cut the clam away. Snip off the their lives. Taylor's North End the head of Sansum Narrows and Look for the oysters in the inter- extending from Scott Point through tidal zones, that is between the high Active Pass. The north end of Salt and low tide marks. If the oysters are crowded, they Spring as well as all of Galiano A rtists PLUMBING Island fall within that area. stand on end with only the hinge South of that line, bivalve attached. harvesting including butter clams is From Page 12 When the oysters are thinly Renovations, Repair & Service Work okay but some areas should be windows and lamps. They also placed, prying them from their rock with 30 years experience! avoided. create other attractive and practical requires a bit more effort. A chisel, a screwdriver or a similar instrument Other areas of closure for the art pieces. BEN TAYLOR taking of bivalves are Burgoyne Craftsmen work in fabrics and is needed. RR 1, North Beach Rd., Ganges Bay, Fulford Harbour, Ganges cloth. Marilyn Strongitharm Shucking oysters requires 537-9352 Harbour, Long Harbour from the produces hand and machine- expertise as well. Get a shucking yacht club to past the ferry terminal, worked quilts and clothing from her knife and a glove. near Fernwood Wharf and Vesuvius studio on Rainbow Road in Ganges. Hold the oyster firmly in the Bay on Salt Spring. She does production as well as gloved hand and slip the knife HUSQVARNA At Pender Island, Hope Bay and custom work. between the shell and twist. Thieves Bay are closed as is the bay Elaine Potter creates batik The oyster can be fried, broiled or Chain Saws within Bedwell Harbour on the wallhangings in her studio on cooked in other ways as well. For south island. Montague Harbour Andrew Place in Fulford. She larger ones, more than five inches ROSS & GANGES MARINE & EQUIPMENT LTD. and Whaler Bay at Galiano are also specializes in silk clothing and long, chopping into pieces and using At Harbour's End Marina 537-4202 areas which are closed. scarves. All her designs centre on in a stew rates as a satisfactory use. When in doubt about the location nature. of shellfish harvesting, a check with Another Salt Spring artist carries the fisheries office at Ganges a special distinction. Brien Foerster CRAFTS WOOL COTTONS SCARVES CANDLES Harbour or the RCMP will is one of the few non-native carvers determine if the area is safe. of Northwest Indian art accepted by Shellfish such as clams seek the native people. H shelter in tidal flats and the motion He carves totems and other items W shown by clams is vertical. They in the traditional style in his studio in don't move from home except to rise on Tripp Road. His work can be u to the top of the sand or dig deep to seen in Pegasus Gallery as well as < avoid detection. the Art of the Raven in Victoria and The shellfish seeker armed with a the Lloyd Gallery in Penticton. X shovel, or rake, or a pitchfork The artists and craftsmen 1/3 begins to prowl the beaches looking mentioned are but a few who carry H
W 1 for signs of the presence of clams. on their trade on Salt Spring. While IT The next thing to do is dig. they appreciate a visit to their Clams can be kept up to 24 hours studios, most would prefer advance by soaking them in salt water. Care warning to set up a convenient time. < OQ 3
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The Canadian Red Cros+s Society 537-5611 At the foot of Ganges Hill The Beautiful Islands, Summer 1985 Page 19 Sailors can find refuge in 16 harbours
Boating in the wafers of the Gulfi Heading out from Saturna, the of space. advantage of the commercial the pass to lure fish. Islands offers visitors an oppor• sailor navigates Plumper Sound to Although the harbours are marinas instead. Whether the sailor heads for a tunity to follow the wake of early Haro Strait and runs across government run, the visitor is Active Pass offers danger to the specific destination or merely tours explorers as well as the chance to see Swanson Channel to Fulford advised that space may be at a unwary sailor. Ferries ply the pass the islands, the idjta is to enjoy out-of-the-way coves and scenes Harbour at Salt Spring. At the head premium. Wharfage fees must be frequently and the sports fishing "sailing on the cool fnd bright, clear which land-locked travellers would of the bay, a small commercial paid and the visitor is urged to take fleet generally sits at either end of water" of the Gulf Islands. miss. centre awaits. The harbour offers 73 Throughout the Gulf Islands, 16 m of space at one wharf where harbours offer refuge as well as garbage can be disposed and fresh some amenities of life for the sailors. water is available. The other wharf The harbours are run by Transport contains only 12 m of space. Canada or the department of The sailor can set a course for Lancer Contracting Ltd. fisheries and oceans through the Satellite Channel running across the small craft harbours branch. south end of Salt Spring and swing At Galiano, the sailor can go up to Musgrave Landing. The cove • Commercial Construction around the island and never be far is isolated but does offer up to 30 m from a haven. At the south end of of wharf and berth space. Active Pass, Sturdies Bay contains As the trip continues up Sansum • Custom Homes 48 metres of berth space as well as a Narrows, the sailor encounters derrick for boat repairs. The bay sits Burgoyne Bay on the starboard side. close to the commercial centre of the Burgoyne is the location of a log • Certified Plumbers island as well. sorting operation and the visitor is Rounding Gossip Island into the advised to exercise caution. The Strait of Georgia brings the sailor to wharf contains 21 m of space. OFFICE: 537-5453 Whaler Bay which offers 185 m of Further north on Stuart Channel, wharf space and a chance to dispose the sailor reaches Vesuvius Bay. The of garbage. As the cruise continues ferry from Vancouver Island stops 653-4678 up the strait, the sailor reaches the there and the wharf offers 29 m of GERRY or JAY: 653-4437 PERRY: north end of the island where the space. North Galiano wharf contains The trip continues up Stuart wharf space for berthing. The sailor Channel to swing through Houston swings down Trincomali Channel Passage to Trincomali Channel. and comes across Retreat Cove. The South of the passage, Fernwood berth space in the cove is only 49 m. dock contains 24 m of space. Further south is Montague The cruise continues southerly Harbour, another commercial down Trincomali until the sailor centre for Galiano. At that haven, reaches Captain Passage between tucked in behind Parker Island, the Salt Spring and Prevost Islands. berth space extends for 103 m. That waterway leads to Ganges A trip through Active Pass, Harbour. separating Galiano and Mayne Ganges is the main commercial Islands, brings the sailor to Miners centre for the Gulf Islands and there Bay. It is close to the commercial are three government wharfs for centre of Mayne and offers 47 m of moorage. wharf and berth space. The boat basin is protected by a At Pender Island, the sailor can breakwater and contains 653 m of begin at Port Washington on boat space. That wharf is the Swanson Channel. Port Wash, as it location of the Salt Spring fishing is known locally, contains 112 m of fleet. There is a boat ramp nearby berth space and a slip for launching and garbage disposal is available. ST. MARY LAKE boats. The port also contains an On the other arm of the harbour, aircraft float. two government wharves offer 77 m Continuing south and around the southerly end of North Pender PRIVATE COTTAGES • OPEN YEAR ROUND Island, the sailor encounters Bedwell Hrbour. The Canada Custom folks do business at Bedwell and the sailor can find 50 m of berth space with the area being protected Iks Biihu Store Secluded Grounds • Nature Trails • Boats • Fishing by a breakwater. 537-M12 Beside Mouat's A short distance north and Swimming • Children's Play Areas • Safe Sandy Beach through the canal which separates Table Linens North and South Pender, the sailor comes to Browning Harbour. The & Accessories EXCELLENT TROUT & BASS FISHING wharf at Browning contains 50 m of berth space. From Browning Harbour, the Rattan & Wicker A warm welcome and a friendly stay sailor sets out for Saturna Island Maggi-B bags always await you at the and the facilities at Lyall Harbour. Soaps & Bubble Bath Your Hosts: Bert and Diane Cook The harbour is close .to a small RR 1 Suffolk Rd. CI Drawer Liners commercial centre and contains 124 Ganges, B.C. VOS IE0 m of wharf and berth space. 537-2214
In a little gallery with a *'nccl976 big reputation you'll find SHARPENING QUALITY OILS AND The Tinkerers WATERCOLOURS Jurgan and Judith Solia Engalhardt NORTH WEST COAST Consultants/Educators Facilitators INDIAN CARVINGS Travelling Sharpeners SCULPTURAL WORKS Farmers' Market House Calls SILVER AND Outer Islands GOLDSMITHING Box 937, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1 EO Visit with Reg Ashwell Be Water Wise and Yvonne Toynbee
Don't stand up in a Seaside Mouat's Mall small boat. 60% of all OF boating deaths are Ganges, B.C. 537-2421 CANADIAN ART caused by falling over• board Play it Safe. PagWlff ttfe; Beautiful Islands; SdrhmeF 198? Island roads good for experienced bicyclists Preparation and precaution are Cyclists must, of course, obey of the brakes. Tires should bear a good tread. If replacement tires. Check the tires key words which help ensure that a traffic laws just as any other user of On gravel, never stand up on'the the tread is worn, serious for cuts and knicks and make sure bicycle tour of the Gulf Islands turns the road. The bike should be ridden bike. Keep sitting because the back consideration should be given to Turn to Page 24 into an interesting experience. as near to the right side of the wheel may skid. Down hill on gravel Island roads wind, climb, twist pavement as possible. If in groups, can be tricky. Use the rear brakes J and dip. Some roads are paved but cyclists should ride single-file. only to prevent a skid. others bear gravel surfaces. A A multi-speed bicycle with a Another hazard on the road Dine with a view of the island! common feature of almost all roads range of low gear ratios is the best involves dogs. The dog may decide in the Gulf Islands is that they are bet when touring the islands and to chase you. But stay friendly, narrow. attempting to cope with the hills. dismount and keep the bicycle The Bicycling Association of B.C. Use of a one or three-speed bicycle between you and the dog as you offers this tip: "Because of hazards will mean walking up a lot of those slowly walk away. and extreme conditions, the islands hills. Enjoyment of a cycle tour is in are not recommended for If camping is to be part of the having to make few repairs to the inexperienced bicyclists and should tour, the cyclist is well advised to bicycle and that involves not be used as a training ground for make use of panniers— bags preparations carried out before the novices." attached to the bicycle— rather than trip began. Cyclists face such hazards as load everything into a backpack. If the pocketbook can afford it, narrow roads, high hills, blind The backpack, in addition to have a competent repairman check curves, logging trucks, cement causing a pain in the spine, raises the the bicyle to ensure that it is in top trucks, other traffic and dogs. cyclist's centre of gravity which in condition. But basic precautions can turn can lead to a decrease in For a do-it-yourself check, begin The Brigantine Inn overcome many of the problems of stability and a possible loss of with the handle bars. Make sure (On the waterfront at Maple Bay) the road. control. they are straight, tight and at the Serving pub fare and featuring weekend entertainment Getting to the islands by ferry can correct height. Tighten the 6777 Beaumont Ave. Open 11 am-Midnight 746-5422 be part of the fun but cyclists are handlebar nuts and make sure that reminded that leaving the ferries the hand grips are secure. should be the first step in offering consideration to other road users. Cyclists should pull out of the traffic lanes and allow the cars and trucks leaving the ferry to pass. Islanders, for the most part, will —~r prove to be friendly and co• 1 operative with cyclists. But a group visiting Salt Spring last year were greeted with less than a warm reception. The group of cyclists streamed off the ferry in ragged formation and stopped in the middle of the highway to talk about things. They not only blocked exit from the ferry for other travellers, but they also blocked the traffic in the lane going the other way. Which is not a good way to start a bicycle tour of the islands. Other tips to keep in mind when touring the islands help increase safety as well as enjoyment. Use safety flags, reflective tape and reflectors on the bicycle. Wear IhJKf light coloured clothing as well as a 'LICENSED TO TILL' good helmet. Carry food and water. For all your excavating needs — call Gear down before beginning up a hill and if you must dismount, pull to the right as far as possible before KEN BYRON EXCAVATING - S37-2882 doing so. Never weave up a steep hill. And if you do make it up that high hill, keep going by pedalling l slowly to regain breath and On the sunny shore* strength. When on a downhill glide, set the gear ratio to match the speed and control the descent by judicious use of beautiful St. Mary Lake ISLANDER HOMES CUSTOM BUILT ON YOUR LOT • Well equipped housekeeping cottages with cablevision To Lockup Complete • Complimentary boats • Barbecues ISLANDER 1 576 sq. ft. 1 BR 11,700 27,500 • Lawn chairs • Swimming pool AND good beach ISLANDER 2 768 sq. ft. 2 BR 13,500 32,000 ISLANDER 3 912sq.ft.,2BR 14,300 35,300 • Boating and great fishing ISLANDER 41040sq.ft.,3BR 15.500 37,500
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WITH PURCHASE OF COMPLETE R.R. No.l. Lang Road FREE HOME BY JULY 31/85: Ganges, 537-2585 SATELLITE DISH or WOOD STOVE (1.85 m (6') system) (Osbum "Regent 1000") Sales tax & installation extra Trelawney Contracting reenacres C. 11, RR 3, Crofton Rd., Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0 resort Ed Armstrong - 537-5229 SERVING SALT SPRING SINCE 1974 The Beautiful Islands, Summer 1985 Page 21
We specialize in spoiling you!' PENDER ISLANDS BED & BREAKFAST INN Size: 24 square kilometres (9 square miles) ON-THE-SEA Populaton: 1,020 (1981 census) C:~i Central Settlement: Driftwood Centre, Bedwell Harbour Rd. (liquor, fuel, post office, food) ONLY $39-$65/COUPLE INCLUDES: Other Settlements: Port Washington • four-course hot country-style breakfast, served on our "cliff- hanger" deck overlooking Navy Channel and majestic Mt. Baker, or Campsites: Prior Centennial Park, Beaumont by the fireside. Our specialty homemade quiches, croissants, eggs Provincial Marine Park benedict and friendly atmosphere are gaining a reputation. Ferry Slips: Otter Bay • GOURMET DININ&uests on'v): 'oca' lamb, fresh seafoods, pastas, etc., homegrown berries, herbs & vegetables. • 3 secluded oceanfront acres—mile long beach. Pender Island is unique among the Gulf Islands for the • COMPLIMENTARY PICK-UP A DROP-OFF AT FERRY. • Mellow evenings by the fireplace - Gulf Island history library. canal that separates North Pender from South Pender, with a bridge joining the two islands. The bridge crossing from North to South Pender is a TENTING*? scenic one, and allows the traveller a view of both Browning SHOWERS $2 BREAKIE $5-$7 • BBQ • Firepits • Free Island Maps and Bedwell Harbours on either side. • Veggie stand • Quiet, spacious sites Nearby Medicine Beach in Bedwell Harbour and • Sorry, no RVs Hamilton Beach in Browning Harbour are inviting picnic spots. Pender's population is concentrated on North Pender CAPTAIN CLIFFSIDE Island and a large portion of the population lives at the CHARTERS Magic Lake Estates subdivision. 35 ft. power cruiser, fully equipped The Pender Island Golf and Country Club offers an Individual & Group Rates exciting nine-hole course. The Penders are home to artists Fishing - shellfish - exploring - sunbathing and potters and local crafts can be found at Port Inter-island cruising to suit YOUR budget! Washington and the Driftwood Centre, as well as at the Cruise to other islands - bring along your bike - sightsee! roadside stands. Unique - refreshing - affordable! Scenic views are found at the 120-metre lookout point of Bald Cone and at Mount Norman on South Pender which "Take home precious memories!" stands at 260 metres. Bald Cone can be reached on foot up a Call 629-6691 logging road. Located on Armadale Rd., off Clam Bay Road, 1/4 mile South Pender's Beaumont Marine Park is accessible by north of Hope Bay Govt. Dock. Write: Gen. Delivery, North Pender Island, B.C. VON 2 MO foot or by sea and Mount Norman can be reached through the marine park. Both boast spectacular views. Canada Customs office is located at Bedwell Harbour on South Pender. GIVE BLOOD. GIVE LIFE! Burn victims and Red Cross are counting on you! + Pacific Coast PENDER LODGE LandsLtd. Port Washington, Pender Island, B.C. 629-3221 VON 2M0 (604) 629-3271 (24 hr.) Enjoy 6 acres of scenic coastline pathways. Specializing In Pender Island Stay in one of our private rooms or housekeeping cabins. Our REAL ESTATE seaview dining room offers a Saturday night Prime Rib Special. After dinner relax in the Fireside Room. • RESIDENTIAL • WATERFRONT ACREAGES • BUILDING LOTS • ACREAGES Breakfast 8 am-ll:30 am Dinner 5:30 pm-8 pm • VIEW LOTS • COMMERCIAL • WA TERFRONT LOTS • INVESTMENT Year-round tennis court, outdoor call or write for our swimming pool, checkers, shuffleboard. REAL ESTATE CATALOGUE Attractive 9-hoIe golf course just one mile away. And of course, sightseeing, boating & fishing at nearby marina. For friendly, professional service Contact: Joy McAughtrie 629-6155 Visit Pender Lodge & return to Salt Spring Lynn Henshaw 629-6111 all in one evening! Enjoy our dining room Manfred Burandt 629-3271 overlooking Swanson Channel or visit our Geli Bartlett 629-6124 Fireside Cocktail Lounge where we feature nightly dinner specials. Check the Wendy Neilson 629-6305 summer schedule for arrival and Teddie Kent 629-3597 departure times from Salt Spring — or come & stay overnight and take it easy.
When boating, follow the rules and learn about local hazards such as tides and currents. Co-owners and your hosts: SHIRLEY & JIM WAITERS The Canadian Red Cross Society
"Captain Cliffside (M*uk •* Pender Island Lumber Eagle Ridge BED & BREAKFAST INN Your Island Building Centre Subdivision ^ On the sea Located on Port Washington Rd., Charters" ef "We specialize in spoiling you."- s/ Pender Island, B.C. 629-3455 Superb Seaview Lots — Vi acre to 12Vi acres (35 ft. power cruiser — fully equipped) on Clam Bay Rd. at Hope Bay, We carry a large selection of lumber, plywood, Individual & group rates f$ Our specialty, hot from the oven quiches, croissants and North Pender Island friendly service are gaining a reputation. mouldings, paint, plumbing, electrical, tools & Fishing — Shellfish — Exploring — Sunbathing Gourmet dining with expansive ocean views. hardware. We also feature the only year-round garden supply centre where we offer shrubs, bedding Waterfront available. Inter-island cruising to suit your budget UNIQUE, REFRESHING & AFFORDABLE! plants* assorted fertilizerss and pesticides for good Wells on most lots, hydro, phone. 1/2 mi. north of Hope Bay dock, off Clam Bay Rd., gardening. Terms. 2 miles from the ferry. Telephone 629-6691. "Take home precious memories" 629-6691 Tenting too! See our larger ad for more information W. & A. Mundy 629-6390
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PEDAL PENDER PENDER DELI Come to It's the ONLY way to see the islandsl & Specialty Shoppe 5 & 10 speed bicycles Deli & Fresh Meats • Cheese Children's bicycles Baking • Mix • Grocery PJ.i.' s Take-out sandwiches Maps & tourist pamphlets BICVCL^^^#^E RENTALS ) for your fresh produce, meats 10 min. walk from Browning Marina and all your grocery needs. 629-3579 At Otter Next to garage & liquor store We also have nice gift items We're next to the ferry dock on Pender Island Bay Marina Open 7 days 629-3311 Page 24 The Beautiful Islands, Summer 1985 Making the best of bicycling in Gulf Islands
damaged or weak links. cleaning will keep them running from several agencies in the islands. Otter Bay Bicycle Rentals at the From Page 20 Bicycles should also come smoothly and longer. Lubricate the Western Cyclogical on Hereford Otter Bay Marina also rents as does equipped with reflectors as well as a front and rear hub bearings, steering Avenue in Ganges has rental the Bedwell. Harbour Resort on the air pressure is correct for the light for night riding. Front head bearings as well as the front bicycles available. On the Penders, South Pender wheel size. Refer to the owner's reflectors should be white while the and rear derailleurs. Other manual for the proper pressure for rear reflectors should be red. Side moveable parts to lubricate include the tire size. reflectors, usually mounted on the the crank set bearings and the pedal f While looking at the wheels, wheels, should be white or amber bearings, the brake and shift make sure the spokes are tight and for the front wheels and white or red controls and cables as well as the Enjoy Luxury that none are missing. Check the for the rear wheels. brake pivot bushings. The bicycle has many moving axle nut to ensure that it also is tight. If all that maintenance seems too in the heart of the Gulf Islands at Brakes should stop the bicycle. parts and regular lubrication and much bother, bicycles can be rented Keep the brakes properly adjusted and replace brake pads which are Lorien House worn out. Check the brake cable for fraying, kinking or sticking. Marine Contractors Bed & Breakfast The ideal adjustment for the brakes occurs when a minimum [• \\ HARV LS • MARINAS Complimentary tea, coffee movement of the lever brings the !• H.OAI S • ALUMINUM RAMPSi blocks into contact with the rim of Call 629-6194 the wheel. Don't adjust the brakes BUOYS • Lit. so closely that the blocks touch the North Pender Island rim when the brake lever is off. (and enjoy affordable pricesl) The chain requires about three- Inter Island Pile Driving Ltd. 15% discount for seniors Remember: free firry for seniors Monday thru Thursday except holidays eights of an inch play in order to run R.R. 1, Pender Island, B.C. VON 2M0 smoothly but if more play is there, R.R.1 Pender Island, B.C. VON 2M0 the chain may fall off at an GARY HENSHAW 629-6111 inopportune time. Check it for Pacific Shore Realty Islanders C25, Wood Dale Dr., Mayne Island, B.C. got road 539-2317 222-1188 /- Bill & Donna Messer 539-2745 Bob Almond 539-2271 Cy Porter 629-6120 built ACREAGES HOMES Residents of North Galiano had SEAFRONTS HOMES to drive many more miles than MAYNE ISLAND MAYNE ISLAND PENDER ISLAND necessary to catch a ferry leaving MAYNE ISLAND Montague Harbour. • David's Cove. Great moorage, nearly • 9 66 acres. Drilled well. Nicely treed • Private location, 2 bdrms., sunny & a • 1,068 sq. ft., 1 level retirement home. They travelled down Porlier Pass 1/2 acre, all services. Offers to with large cleared area for building. view. $85,000. Contractor built. Choose your own carpets/colours. BRAND NEWI Asking $85,000. REDUCED to $59,500. • 1/2 acre oceanfront. Small home, Road to the intersection of Sturdies $66,500. Bay Road and Georgeson Bay Road • WEST facing. Walk-on sandy beach. • 10 acres. Well treed, good access. perfect moorage. $95,000. • 800 sq. ft. home plus full basement which was followed to Montague Very attractive building site. Includes $25,000 down to full price of $59,500. • THIS IS A BARGAINI 2 separate lots, complete to lock-up stage. SOUTH 32 ft. trailer with gorgeous deck. Asking .35 acre each. One with 2 bdrm. home, Road and on to the ferry wharf. • 1 acre, good building site. 5 min. to facing waterfront lot Serviced. Asking $89,500. fireplace. 2 blocks to beach. $57,900. But Porlier Pass Road came store Horton Bay area. $20,000. $100,000. • Low bank, spectacular views. Septic within a quarter-mile of Montague • $42,000 for 10 ACRESI Several • Gorgeous view property with small tank already in. In grass. Try your best ESTATESI Road near the ferry terminal and building sites. Some terms may be home. Perfect for that private getawayl offer. arranged. $85,000. residents wondered why a road • .82 acre luxury seafront. Faces • 35 acre on Campbell Bay. Road in. SOUTH-WEST. Huge master bedroom, couldn't be built to connect the two. • Panoramic view. 10 acres. Easy • 3 bdrm., 1,200 sq. ft. home. .32 acre. serviced. Small older trailer on site. WALK to ferry. Arable, prime seclusion. Look out to Mt. Baker and the straits. ensuite plus lounge and "Snack They petitioned highways $65,000. $85,000. Vendor will carry terms to asking Centre'. Airtight fireplace, decks, 3 full department officials for the $129,000. baths. Indoor exercise pool, drilled well. • 145 ft. of oceanfront. Walk-on • 10 acres with your own streaml Level shortcut. But highways said no. sandstone. Beautifully treed. Excellent Emergency power plant. $45,000 cash land for potential hobby farm. Asking • 2,400 sq. ft. home. Basement has full down to full price of $145,000. The residents of Galiano merely moorage, REDUCED to $85,000. $95,000. suite. Greenhouse and pool. Walk-on ignored the red tape and began to sandy beach. Yard needs some TLC. • 10 acre SOUTH FACING oceanfront. • 10 SOUTH facing acres. Good access Asking $159,900. 5,000 sq. ft. contractor built home. build the road themselves. to building site. Hydro and drilled well. PENDER ISLAND Wrap around decks, 4 bdrms , study, Eventually, when the road was Only $55,000. • View towards Galiano and Trincomali wet bar, pool room, sauna, 2 fireplaces. almost complete, the highways • .81 acre sandstone shoal. • 20 ARABLE acres with small cabin. Channel. 2 bdrm. modular home. Small Private road, drilled well. $350,000 officials decided that the idea had SOUTHWEST exposure. Easy to build Ideal for small farm. Five minutes to green-house, work shed. Excellent GIVEAWAY PRICEI road into building sites. Serviced. ONLY merit and began to help. ferry. REDUCED to $78,500. garden soil. $69,900. $55,000. • 360 ft. beach, 1.13 acres, 1.900 sq. ft. Clanton Road is the result of one • 80 ACRES. 4.5 zoned industrial. • Immaculate home, 1,400sq. ft., view, contemporary, architect-designed. • 178 ft. scramble down. SOUTH-EAST of the latest displays of islanders' Valuable timber. Try your offer to decks, 3 bdrms., 2 baths. $79,500. Formal dining area, gourmet kitchen, exposure. Beach has safe slope for $160,000. library, child's play area. Offers to independence. kiddies. Offers to $95,000. • Heavy cedar frame home. 3 bdrms., PENDER ISLAND Fisher stove, new carpets. Landscaped $275,000. • SOUTH PENDER. Forested beach lot with rock garden. 3 dimensional overlooking Plumper Sound. Near road • 10 acre oceanfront bargainsl Try to view. Asking $78,500. SATURNA ISLAND end. $70,000. beat these prices: 10% cash down, • .70 view acre. Small cabin, private • Well built cottage. Level lot. Minutes • $52,000 takes this Shingle Bay developer will carry balance to full price location at end of cul-de-sac. $37,500. walk to Lyall Harbour. Some seafront. Great retirement getaway. of $60,000. • .42 acre, very private, wooded. 3 furnishings included. $59,900. Serviced. • 10 forested acres. Drilled well, bdrms., 1 Vi baths. $74,500. • Small trailer on .60 acre, south • Can you believe it? $40,000 for walk- private, secluded. $40,000 with 10% Land for exposure. Walk to ferry. Only $29,500. on beach. Fantastic moorage in down payment. • FIX-IT SPECIAL. 3 bdrms., needs TLC. sheltered bay. Serviced tool GALIANO ISLAND 2 blks. to Bennett Bay. Only $42,500. • Walk-on sandy BEACH Insulated cottage, .46 acre. Landscaped. • 72 ft. SOUTH-WEST oceanfront. • Owner-contractor built. Sauna, 1V4 • 10 SPECTACULAR VIEW acresl $89,500. $2 an acre Driveway in. Ready to build. Serviced baths, sundecks, immaculate. Come Minutes to private beach Great including SEWER. $70,000. take a lookl • 20' custom-built trailer. Garage Land in British Columbia was building sites. Well treed. $45,000. workshop, 5 minutes to ferry. $45,000 • 85 ft. SOUTH-WEST exposure. Faces • 1,200 sq. ft. home, .45 acre, fantastic expensive a century and more ago. • 2 acres with good building sites. Well Swanson Channel. Area of quality garden, finished lower level. Reduced • East Point acre on the water Chalet In 1859 the price of land in the needs drilling. Asking $35,000. homes. Only $55,000. to $79,500. style year-round home. Wide views. 2 Vancouver Island settlements was levels Water, hydro, phone, private • Small cottage on large view lot. Fully 10 shillings an acre (about $2). But a SATURNA ISLAND drive. Offers to $98,500. serviced. Ready to use and enjoy. man could buy an acre of United • $39,900 for high bluff oceanfront. VIEWS $45,000. • 1.1 oceanfront acres, 210 ft. States land across the line for four oceanfrontage. Drilled well, piped perfect level building site lightly • 1,450 sq. ft. Gothic home. Twin guest water system. Cottage with deck. shillings. sprinkled with trees. cottage. Green-house. Excellent level We have many to choose from. Here are Asking $85,000. The island was administered by • Big seafront. Spectacular view. Good property. Good soil. Offers to $92,500. some examples: • SOUTH facing oceanfront with small the Hudson Bay Company and the access to building site. Offers to • SOUTH facing oceanfront with MAYNE ISLAND cabin. Ready to enjoy and the price company was interested in settlers $47,500. cottage. Well engineered dock. Fully makes it a steall $44,500. only to the extent required under its GALIANO ISLAND • 1/2 acre. Fully serviced. Naturally serviced including SEWER. $110,000. lease of Vancouver Island. But the cleared area. Short walk to ferry. government in London was not • Sturdies Bay. 1.6 acres, walk-on $15,000. • ONE OF A KINDI 10 acre seafront with Tudor home. BUILDING LOTS impressed by the sparsity of settlers beach, drilled well. Asking $110,000. • 6 acre lot in Georgina Shoals area. SOUTH facing, 4 bdrms., game room, We have a very wide selection of • Montague Park with sheltered Private, nicely treed. Close to beach & and moved to have things loosened family room, ensuite plus 1V2 more private, serviced building lots on all the moorage. 100 ft. on ocean. Serviced. boat ramp. Asking $25,000. up a bit. baths. Lovely bay with walk-on beach. Islands. Prices start at $12,500. Only $75,000. In 1861 the system was amended. • Corner lot. Serviced. Easy to build. Colour pictures available. An application for 160 acres of land Walk to ferry. Only $17,000. was to be accompanied by the PENDER ISLAND GALIANO ISLAND If you have any questions deposit of eight shillings and BOATERS' ISLES on the islands please give • 1/2 acre lot, good access. All fourpence, the balance payable at Want to get away from it ALL? Come • Magnificent 3 bdrm. home, 2,560 sq. us a call anytime! services. Asking $28,500. ft. Montague seafront. Moorage. some time in the future. see us. We'll gladly show you Secret, • Fantastic view. 20 ft. travel trailer Perfect Island living. Offers to We are your Gulf Island The acre of land that cost $2 in the Wise and Gossip. Prices start at only $25,000 for a SEAFRONTI Unique property. Offers to $40,000. $249,000. Specialists! 1850's is worth upwards of 10,000 times that figure today. The Beautiful Islands, Summer 1985 Page 25
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Where's DEAN'S MAYNE the gulf? What do you mean, "Gulf Islands"? They're not even in a gulf: MAYNE IDEA they are located in the Strait of Georgia! The islands should, then logically, STORE LTD. ISLAND be the Strait Islands! Thus prattle the purists. But the Open 7 days a week Strait of Georgia started life as the Size: 21 square kilometres (8 square miles) Gulf of Georgia. The early explorers Population: 553 (1981 census) named it so and it remained the gulf Central Settlement: Miners Bay (liquor, fuel, post until in 1854 it was proved that the gulf was a strait and that the name For all your home improvement needs office, food) was a hoax. The geographers Other Settlements: Bennett Bay promptly renamed it the Strait of Lumber, Hardware, Plumbing & Electrical Supplies Campsites: No Public Campground Georgia. Paint, Sundries, Housewares & Garden Supplies But now the Gulf Islands lay in Ferry Slips: Village Bay the heart of the Strait of Georgia. Featuring Mayne Island Ceramics The misnomer remained until 1962, when the official name was During the goldrush, Mayne Island's Miners Bay was a confirmed and the Gulf Islands favourite stop-over for thirsty, gold-seeking miners. became formally so named. And RR 1 FERNHILL RD., MAYNE ISLAND 539-2640 here they stay, right in the middle of Favourite traveller's rests were the Mayne Island Inn at the strait. Bennett Bay and the Springwater Lodge in Miners Bay, both built in the 19th century. It is believed that Mayne Island was the first area in British Columbia where King apples were grown. Today, Mayne Island remains the cleared, rolling farmland it was Take a train into before this century. Orchards and sheep farming continue to provide Mayne Island with an industry of its own. B.C.'s history...at the Art galleries on Mayne Island are numerous. Mayne's comparatively small population and hilly BRITISH COLUMBIA landscape give it an old-farm flavour and peace. Ftrtsl museum : : : : : : : : : ;:;:: : : : : : : :;-:: ::-:-x
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5,000 sq. ft. of LIVING SPACE (2 levels of 2,500 EACH), plus 800 ft "daylite" Foresters' Walk! basement, on 10 ACRES OF OCEANFRONT, facing 4 compass directions! All the "bells & whistles" incl. 2 circulating FPs, 5 BRs, 3 baths, ensuite master BR (with Jacuzzi & sauna), huge "games room", sewing rm., den/office, dream kitchens (2), immense wrap-around decks. Open 10 am-5:30 pm daily. 340 degree OCEAN PANORAMA world-famous for mountains, islets, forests, international shipping, whales, eagles, more. more.... Located just 2 km north of Duncan Materials, erected by a master contractor for HIMSELF & family, cost over on the Trans-Canada Highway. S400.000, incl. ELEVATOR SHAFT, wood-elec. FURNACE, WET BAR, CUT-STONE FIREPLACE, $1,000's of KITCHEN CABINETS Open May 4 - Sept. 29. Was listed at $750,000 - $600,000 - $500,000 - $400,000 - $300,000 - NOW
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Chevron Licensed Mechanic COTTAGES Gas, Oil, Diesel, Camp Fuel • Fishing licenses • ice • gear • bait • pet food • keys A complete change of pace on an island paradise • Fully equipped housekeeping cottages GALIANO GARAGE • View of Active Pass Box 249/Sturdies Bay Galiano Island 539-5500 • Bicycles & rowboats Just a walk from the wharf RR1 Bluff Rd., Galiano, B.C. VON IPO (604)539-5457 r,i I ismtauZ ,«hne;»I li/SrsueiU sifl" dSagal." The Beautiful Islands, Summer 1985 Page 27 Names reflect various historic influences Names of places, landmarks and while and Stuart Channel recalls his admiral's secretary. Captain George Richards arrived Plumper to map and survey the waters of the Gulf Islands reflect the service. The chaplain was Reverend on the scene in 1856 aboard H.M.S. ^ Turn to Page 29 various historic influences of the Rear Admiral Henry Bruce was Henry Parminter and the surgeon area. the commander of the Pacific was Dr. Gerald Yeo. The Spanish explorers left their station for the Royal Navy from Other ships of the Royal Navy in mark. The Hudson Bay Company 1854 to 1857. His ship was the the Gulf Islands waters around that also gave names to the islands as did H.M.S. Monarch. time include H.M.S. Trincomalee BED AND BREAKFAST the British Navy. Bruce Bight and Monarch Head under command of Captain Wallace The Spanish came here as early as on Saturna were named for him and Houston. She was 1,066 tons and 1592, a mere century after his ship as was Mount Bruce on Salt had been built in Bombay in 1819. at Holloway House Columbus landed on the other Spring Island. H.M.S. Thetis also served here coast. By the late 1700's, expeditions The next commander of the with Captain A.L. Kuper in Ocean view, private baths, were being sent out to map the area Pacific Station was Rear Admiral command and Arthur Sansum as and judge its potential. Robert Baynes who came in his the first lieutenant. superb breakfasts A Greek navigator, Juan de Fuca, flagship H.M.S. Ganges. H.M.S. Satellite, a screw led the way and subsequent trips by Captain John Fulford comman• corvette, was under the command of 539-2581 Spanish explorers came to ded the vessel. Among others Captain James Prevost. The substantiate his findings. aboard her were commander Hugh assistant surgeon aboard was a chap Dionisio Alcala Galiano was one Burgoyne and James Southey, the named Dr. Peter Wallace. of those explorers. He sailed in the schooner Sutil. His lieutenant was named Secundino Salamanca. The governor of Nootka at that time was PENDER ISLAND Juan Francisco de la Bodega y These SOUTH-FACING 10-Acre OCEANFRONTS are literally the BEST VALUES in the Gulf Islands today. Quadra. Each has a DRILLED WELL, private GATED Another Spanish visitor of that easement access, and possesses unlimited era, 1790, was Jose Maria Narvaez GALIANO PRIVACY. Several fine homes are built or who arrived in the Saturnina. building. Come join the "family". Check the map of the Outer Gulf Islands to see the names. Galiano TERM CASH DISCOUNT Island, Alcala Point, Porlier Pass, ISLAND LOT INT. DOWN PRICE FOR CASH 3 10% $19,000 $95,000 $9,500(10%) Bodega Hill, Mount Sutil, Mount 5 10% $13,000 $65,000 $6,500(10%) Galiano, Salamanca Point and Size: 57 square kilometres (22 square miles) 7 10% $16,000 $80,000 $8,000(10%) Quadra Hill as well as Quadra 13 10% $12,000 $60,000 $6,000 Island. Population: 721 (1981 census) 20 10% $18,000 $95,000 $9,500 22 10% $36,000 $125,000 Saturna Island got its name from 25 10% $13,000 $85,000 $8,500 rYes. that's CACTUS/ The Central Settlement: Sturdies Bay (liquor store, fuel, warm, south, year round those expeditions as did Narvaez 26 10% $40,000 $95,000 climate is delightful. Bay. post office, groceries) The Hudson Bay Company left Campsites: Montague Harbour Park Pacific Shore Realty Ltd. 539231? behind the name Helen Point on Ferry Slips: Montague Harbour and Sturdies Bay f C. 25 Wood Dale Dr . Mayne Island Mayne Island and Helen McKay was the wife of Joseph McKay who > CY PORTER—629-6120 was the chief trader out of Victoria for the company. E Galiano Island is a long, narrow and dry island and is rich Captain William Mouat was second mate on the HBC ship Mary with places to visit. Dare and later in charge of the For the hiker, Bluff Park and Coon Bay are interesting trading post at Fort Rupert. His places to visit and explore. Bluff Park is owned and name was applied to Mouat Point maintained by islanders and has a spectacular view from the on Pender Island. The Nanaimo Packet plied these top. waters in service of the Hudson Bay Tourists could spend days visiting artists on Galiano Galiano Company with Edward Walker in Island. Names such as artist Elisabeth Hopkins and author command. Walker Hook at Salt Jane Rule have made Galiano Island famous. Spring on Trincomali Channel bears his name. Major craft stores include Small World, located behind Trading Co. Ltd. Charles Stuart was in charge of the Corner Store, and Earthen Things Gallery, which is just the trading post at Nanaimo for a to the left of the Sturdies Bay pier as one disembarks from the ferry. Most of Galiano's land is owned by MacMillan Bloedel, BUILDING SUPPLIES and plans are being studied in the hope of legislating protection for some of Galiano's wilderness and the nesting HARDWARE birds at Mount Galiano. We offer a complete line of hardware Bodega Galiano Island is best known, perhaps, for its "mushroom for the handyman. rock" formations which are a source of fascination for beachcombers and artists alike. SMALL WORLD GIFTS
GALIANO ISLAND imported & hand-made gifts, wool, knitting & weaving supplies, clothing, toys & jewellery. Rated "Excellent; some outstanding qualities." COMPETITIVE —David Brewster, The WITH CITY PRICES. 1984 edition of The Best Places, Seattle, Wash. PUB Feel free to come in and browse!
est. 1984 HOME/3 LL VERA and GEORGE HARRIS BUILDING CENTRE 539-5472 STURDIES BAY ROAD • Great homecooked meals in friendly island atmosphere GALIANO ISLAND, B.C. Reservations: Box 115, Galiano Island) • Smorgasbord on Thursday nights B.C., VON IPO. • Courtesy bus from Montague Harbour Closed Sun. 539-5529 • Bed & breakfast above the Pub (604) 539-2677 Open 11-11, Mon-Thurs, 11-12 Fri & Sat, Closed Sun Page 28 The Beautiful Islands, Summer 1985
'UTJ'J".'-* The Beautiful Islands, Summer 1985 Page 29 Place names reflect historic influence on islands settlement in the Gulf Islands has interesting facts not only about the From Page 27 The Geographic Board of Canada published a book, British Columbia tightened the name to one word and Coast Names: Their Origin and been relatively short, a study of the early pioneers but also the history of islands. He stayed until 1863. The controversy over the correct spelling History. For 12 years following place names reveals some the West Coast of Canada. Plumper proved too small for the of Salt Spring Island or Saltspring 1891, Captain Walbran sailed the task and was replaced by H.M.S. Island has gone on since. coast in the steamship Quadra. He Hecate. Baynes Peak overlooking collected information and Serving with Richards was Burgoyne Bay was also named by anecdotes about the names of Northern B.C.—Adventureland! Second Lieutenant Richard Mayne, Richards. But residents called the various places and compiled them in "BEN MY CHREE" (Manx Gaelic "Girl of My Heart") Second Masters Daniel Pender, scenic mountain Mount Maxwell a book on the subject. Yes, we do GET AROUND) Lakes, rivers and WILDERNESS in the land of LOG CABINS, Edward Bedwell and George Although the history of the LAKEFRONT, rivers teeming with grayling, lake trout, moose and bear. How about 157 acres, your after John Maxwell who arrived on own RIVER, 5 log buildings, including that NEW LOG HOME? Towering Browning as well as surgeon David the island in 1860 to begin farming snow-capped peaks are your friends, beavers build their dams close to * Lyall. The assistant surgeon was Dr. and cattle raising. the bedroom windows. Crystal clear drinking water, air like wine, and j "the QUIETNESS that stretches human souls..." Samuel Campbell. Captain Richards also missed on Arts & Crafts In 1863, Richards returned to an island in Trincomali Channel. He A self-sufficient historic England and his task was taken up named it Narrow Island but Captain HOMESTEAD, once the world-wide known early-day by Pender who contracted for the Parry renamed it Wallace Island stern-wheeler watering- Hudson Bay ship Beaver to carry on after Captain Houston. place of the famous, the monied "jet-set", whose the job. Pender was here until 1870. Plumper Pass was named for names grace • the Visitors' In 1905-06 another mapmaker Richards' first ship. Eventually the Book. YES, it can be yoursl $250,000, terms, and only Cy arrived. Captain John Parry came name was changed to Active Pass in knows that country. to resurvey much of the coast line commemoration of the American and he was in command of the survey ship Active which came here imtimf Egeria. At that time, the in the 1850's. She was engaged in Pacific Shore Realty Ltd. •-'''•"<- 9732 First Street, Sidney, B.C. Geographical Board of Canada was 1857 with the Plumper in j 656-5323 C. 25. Wood Dale Dr.. Mayne Island also confirming many of the names determining the position of the 49th CY PORTER—629-6120 applied to various spots in the Gulf parallel in connection with the Consignment Sales Islands. boundary dispute between the two Many of the names to be seen on countries. maps were applied by Richards. But Vesuvius Bay, where the first not all of them stuck. For instance, settlers of the island landed in 1859, he named Salt Spring Island as was named for the paddle sloop Admiral Island in recognition of H.M.S. Vesuvius. She gained Rear Admiral Baynes. distinction in the Russian war of The native people had called the 1854-56 under Commander Sherard island Chu'an but the Hudson Bay Osborn. On the opposite shore at traders took into account the briny Crofton on Vancouver Island, the THE springs at the island's north end and harbour is known as Osborn Bay. called it Salt Spring Island. Although Captain Houston is remembered for Houston Passage and Wallace Island, the southerly \^[LLAGE GALLERY Settlers from arm of North Pender Island, Wallace Point, was named for Dr. Peter Wallace. LTD. Hawaii One of the surveyors in this area in the 1850's was Captain Edward '. Kanakas were among the first Belcher. He also served with the ill- LOCAL ART . PRINTS . CARDS non-native settlers of the area. fated Franklin expedition which They came to the west coast from attempted to find the elusive TO TAKE HOME the Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands in Northwest Passage through the the employ of the Hudson Bay Arctic. Mount Belcher overlooks Company. But many of them Ganges at Salt Spring. decided that the islands would be a William Scott came to Salt (on the main street) nice place to live and they jumped Spring and established a large farm ship. and orchard at a point of land on 2459 Beacon Ave., Sidney, B.C. 656-3633 •• The Kanakas built St. Paul's Ganges Harbour. His home in Catholic Church in Fulford in 1885. Bradford, England, was called Another Kanaka, Johnny Pallow, Welbury House. Scott Point and donated two-thirds of an acre of Welbury Bay note his presence on land for a school site on Isabella the island. Point Road at Salt Spring in 1896. On the Strait of Georgia side of They have, over the years, added Mayne Island, the Active Pass much to life in the islands. Lighthouse guides ships to Active Pass. It sits on Georgina Point. Georgina Seymour was the wife of Admiral Sir George Seymour who had been commander-in-chief of the Famous for Pacific station from 1844 to 1846. The lighthouse was erected in 1885. butter Edith Point on Mayne was named Salt Spring Island was the first for Edith Rebecca Cameron who agricultural settlement outside was the daughter of Chief Justice Victoria in the early days of the Cameron of the colony. British colony of Vancouver Island. Many of the early settlers of the For many years the island islands are noted with place names. supplied farm and dairy produce, Samuel Beddis settled on Salt fruit and other food for the capital Spring. The Georgesons came to city of Victoria. Salt Spring Island Mayne and Galiano. Beddis Beach butter was famous and traces of the and Georgeson Bay are named for early island orchards are still to be them. found. In 1909, Captain John Walbran
PENDER ISLAND OCEANFRONT DREAM HOME Here's not only a tremendous VALUE, but a 2-level BEAUTY on .82 acre, with EXERCISE SWIM POOL, over 2,100 sq. ft. of luxury, incl. 800 sq. ft. PENTHOUSE ensuite master BR looking out SOUTHWEST to ships and 5 EAGLES on one fir treel Sundecks, 3 full baths, aux. diesel plant, spare well, 2 FPs, all this for $145,000, with appliances negotiablel Walk with me thru the flowers, FRUIT TREES, shrubs and rockeries...this is for YOUI ALSO...the same VENDOR owns .81 ac. OCEANFRONT LOT next door, $55,000, same exposure. TERMS ON BOTH — WHAT A FAMILY "BUY'I Page 30 The Beautiful Islands, Summer 1985
Tax bill Christine Laurent of 75c JEWELLERS SATURNA Checking through the tax records of the Gulf Islands reveals some interesting items. Today, taxes on property are relatively high. ISLAND But in 1879, 80 acres of waterfront property on Mayne 2432 Beacon Avenue, Downtown Sidney Island carried a burdensome tax bill Size: 31 square kilometres (12 square miles) of 75c. Population: 229 (1981 census) Central Settlement: Saturna Point (liquor, fuel, post office, food) Other Settlements: Boot Cove Campsites: No Public Campsites Ferry slips: Lyall Harbour at Saturna Point EVIHRUDE £
Although Saturna Island is larger than Mayne and nearly FIRST IN the size of Pender, it boasts the smallest population and PERFORMANCE OUTBOARDS most untouched landscape. Saturna Island is hard to reach without taking ferry transfers and island hopping. This difficulty in accessibility allows Saturna Island a peace and quiet no longer found on the other four Gulf Islands. Complete service on Almost everyone goes to the famous Saturna Lamb Barbecue on July 1 of every year. This barbecue put Saturna Evinrude & Johnson Island on the map in 1949 when a group of islanders outboards gathered to cook up a few lambs. Today, as many as 30 lambs are roasted over spits and up to 1,500 people travel to Full line of marine accessories Saturna Beach to line up for the succulent lamb dinner. Other than the Saturna Lamb Barbecue, very little else Princecraft aluminum boats happens on Saturna Island. But there are scenic spots on Saturna and the Boot Cove • K & C Thermoglass boats Lodge provides accommodation. Lyall Harbour Beach is one of the few accessible beaches on the island. • Malibu boats A non-denominational church, St. Andrew's, is located on East Point Road. • Highliner galvanized trailers A lookout point can be found atop Mount Warburton Pike which stands at 490 metres.
SHERWOOD AT Reef is a moneymaker ELK HfilLI I I I LAKE Boaters, beware: Moneymaker know better, go aground there. Reef in Ganges Harbour awaits you. When entering Ganges Harbour The series of rock, which haven't on the Welbury Point side the way CENTRE LTD. an official name, trail towards to avoid Moneymaker Reef is to HAMSTERLEY RD., VICTORIA, B.C. V8Y 1S4 658-5211 Ganges away from Third Sister head up harbour staying in the Island at harbour's entrance on the middle of the channel until the Welbury Point side. markers guide the boater between Boat repair workers in Ganges Deadman and First Sister Islands. have labelled the rocks Moneyma• ker Reef because of the number of The reef is particularly attractive boats which find them each year. to the bottoms of unwary boats at Even local boaters, who should low tide. THRIFTY FOODS LOCAL HANDICRAFTS Pottery • Jewellery • Knitted Apparel SIDNEY, B.C. Miniature Furniture >
05 ® ** 2424 Beacon Ave., Sidney, B.C. Beacon Ave. Gov't. Wharf > III & Customs a o CO a a SECRET ISLAND a. •* Liquor Store 05 It's a "SECRET" only to those who don't BOATI But for JZ those who "go down to the sea, and make their in business in deep waters". Secret is a sheltered oasis, Anacortes pearl of the Pacific Coast. The 38 oceanfront properties Ferry Wharf are MOSTLY SOLD, but I have a few, from 150 ft. SOUTH-facing walk-on, piped watered Lot 16 to a lily- carpeted Lot 38, and more, much more. Tie to the Fighting "tasties" Community Dock, or choose just off your prop• your own cottage & private erty/ I'll show you THRIFTY FOODS float. ALL ABOARD! howl
"Rag-picker" or "stink-potter"—all are welcome has ice, fresh meat and produce to "drop the hook", or barbecue ashore. and an incomparable "Deli" Subsidized taxi fare from store to wharf The Beautiful Islands, Summer 1985 Page 31 First policeman
Gastronomies Chart in the Gulf Islands, known as Early days of settlement of the Gulf Islands were times of crimes Plumper Pass and the Islands, was such as a cattle-rustling as well as Thomas Robb who, carried on his 1 i 1* problems with the native duties out of Wayne Island hi population. beginning in 1893. * / £ / £ British gunboats served as The name Plumper Pass was later 1 * / protection for the pioneers but changed to Active Pass. The first constable on Salt Spring J c III" eventually gave way to the I $ * / i sl provincial police out of Victoria. was Henry Sampson who had 1 v / * 1 * /$11*11 / O The first constable to be stationed settled at Fernwood. x /«; Hastings House VES NO YES NO 11:30- $34 7 pm MC, V YES YES* 160 Upper Ganges, SSI 1:15 AX 537-2362 Fulford Inn YES YES YES $2 11:30 $3.50 5-9 pm MC, V YES YES OUTER ISLES Fulford Harbour, SSI 653-4432 SATURNA—TWO SPLENDID OCEANFRONT HOMES! 1. Near NEW (remodelled) permanent CHALET, facing EAST, 2 levels of delightl Seaside Kitchen YES NO YES NO $3.85 11:30 $3.85 to 9:30 MC, V NO NO Over 200 ft. of sea, over an ACRE of forest, EAGLES, mink, QUIET and walk-on Vesuvius Bay, SSI sandstone shoal, with FISHING right off the shore. 2 BRs, hu^e LR/dining area, 537-2249 bath. Fully serviced, warm (wood airtight FP) - $98,500 & vendor will take TERMSI Vesuvius Inn YES YES NO NO SI 12-8 $2 6-8 MC, V NO NO 2. A week-end OCEANFRONT retreat, 2J0J%gentle OCEANFRONT, also over an Vesuvius Bay, SSI ACRE, furnished, an older cottaot»* The closest thing to local Vancouver Island and east to thirds of the population. TUNDRA MERIT OCEAN PACIFIC CALVIN KLEIN government in the Gulf Islands, Bowen and Gambier Islands in Salt Spring is the largest island of JANTZEN I. MILLER SHIRTS plus many more otherwise described as an Howe Sound. the group. It makes up close to 30% unincorporated area, consists of the The Trust holds a mandate to of the land area as well as almost Islands Trust. "preserve and protect" the islands 45% of the population. One block from The Trust area stretches from the with a prime duty of controlling Also part of the Islands Trust area Anacortes ferry small islands just north of the land use through the zoning and are 450 other smaller islands. Each Saanich Peninsula to Denman subdivision bylaws. of those islands has been designated 106-2506 Beacon Ave., Sidney Island just south of Courtenay on Each of the major islands as part of the area governed by one LANDMARK 656-4413 contributes two members to the of the larger islands. Trust Council of 26 people with an overall body, the General Trust, consisting of three members of that council who act as Trust chairman and vice-chairmen. The Gulf Islands comprise more Enjoy The Sun than half of the land area of the © Trust and contain close to two- Buy a Sunroom or Greenhouse for your OVERNIGHT Home Jf Kits are 32 ••^ *£ FOR LESS! available or Let us custom u 5 * Design and Build #1 DORIC MOTEL one for you Clean - Convenient - Comfortable Adjacent to Mayfair Shopping Centre, five minutes from the We Will Not Knowingly be centre of town. Kitchenettes, laundry facilities, free local phone calls, complimentary morning coffee! Undersold for a Sunroom of VERY REASONABLE RATES! comparable quality. 386-2481 3025 Douglas St., Victoria Island Sunrooms 101-6761 Kirkpatrick Cres., In Saanich 652-5144 SALT SPRING LANDS LTD. 121 Fulford-Ganges Road P.O. Box 69, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0 Telephone 537-5515 Summertime is Salt Spring waterfront time w. Some of Salt Spring's top realtors invite you to view their best waterfront properties Charming waterfront home: Beautifully 176 Scott Point Drive: This charming, two Waterfront acreage & house & cottage: Panoramic water view from expansive restored "Heritage" farmhouse on sunny 1.22 level, 4 bedroom oceanfront home located in 1800 sq. ft. (total) modern home with storage decking, an exciting residence, 3.24 acres and acres. 230 ft. low-bank ocean frontage with an exclusive waterfront district, offers shed, chicken house, kid's cabin, woodshed & over 250' of accessible waterfront. Asking sandy beach and expansive sea view. expansive ocean views, yet still the protection 480 sq. ft. garage/workshop with attached price $285,000. Spacious living/dining rm., delightful country of Welbury Bay. The main floor is accented washroom. Many fruit trees, vegetable Call Gil Mouat 537-9272 kitchen with bright breakfast rm., snug den with cedar throughout, with impressive views garden, orchard, level grass area, wood lot & with fireplace, 4 bedrms., 2 baths, spacious from formal living room, dining area and field. Steps to 330 ft. of beach. All this on deck with hot tub, detached wkshp, master bedroom. The property features offer almost 5 acres of subdividable (1 acre greenhouse, old world garden with fruit trees almost an acre of easy, maintenance free, average) land near Ganges for only $385,000. & shrubs. Boat ramp, many extras. Fenced & treed, level as well as sloping terrain, low bank Call Tom Hoover 537-5918 private. Asking $285,000. south west exposure. $175,000. For more Call Sylvia & Arthur Gale 537-5618 information on this or other island properties contact Russ Crouse 537-5203 Low-bank waterfront with private beach, charming 3 bedroom island residence with view, excellent swimming. Asking price 4 BR executive, Maracaibo Estates: Moor $135,000. your boat year-round in front of this Call Gil Mouat 537-9272 Superior 4 BR contemporary home on W. prestigious Maracaibo home. Spacious facing 4.6 treed acres. 450 ft. low-bank WF, contemporary layout allows for relaxed, low Vesuvius waterfront deep-water warm swimming, moorage. 3-stall barn, maintenance living. Beach, sundecks, and moorage: Enjoy the sunsets from the large paddock & creek. $385,000. membership in Maracaibo tennis & country deck of this new 3,400 square-foot home. On Call Sylvia & Arthur Gale 537-5618 club make this one of Salt Spring's finest two levels, it offers prestige accommodation on its main floor, plus a 2-bedroom, self- Beachcomber's delight: Combines 1.31 ac. values at $275,000. contained in-law suite downstairs. On popular private view building site among the tall firs & Call Dick Trory 537-2236 "Duck Bay," the highbank waterfront lot is artful madronas, deep water moorage with over half an acre and fully landscaped. The warm southern exposure. Water, power & property includes a 2-car garage with a paved road. $110,000. bathroom and services for a kitchen and could Call Jim Spencer 537-2154 easily be converted to a guest cottage. The vendor is prepared to assist with financing to his realistic asking price of $219,000. y2 acre with 250' frontage: Southwest exposed with step-on frontage to deep water Tidal waterfront, over 8 acres: 200 feet of Enchanting Cape Cod with matching guest moorage. Vendor will carry to your cash walk-on waterfront—many mature cedar and cottage, sunny walk-on WF .34 ac. Delightful down. $125,000. 42 acre gentleman's lakefront estate: The maple trees—private and secluded—good garden, deep moorage. Old Scott Rd. 1.92 acres overlooking sheltered cove: site of the original "Bullock Manor House," moorage within walking distance—zoned for $219,000. Sunny exposure overlooking your own this subdividable 42 acre farm features both a house and a cottage—asking $79,000. Call Sylvia & Arthur Gale 537-5618 moorage area with more than 500' of ocean modern amenities as well as a link with the Call Strick Aust 537-4458 3.68 acres of southwest facing frontage. Private driveway from cul-de-sac past. The modern 5 bedroom home overlooks waterfrontage, treed with arbutus, oak and fir. makes this the ideal spot to build that home 28-acre Bullock Lake, while the rolling Superb SW facing .86 ac. with 179+ walk-on Fully serviced. Price $139,500. you've dreamed about. $150,000 with vendor farmland features paddock, fencing and WF, lovely views, Scott Pt. (as shown in top historical farm buildings. Offered at $750,000. .6 of an acre, sandy beach, stairway to financing. photo). $135,000. 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