PUBLIC TOILETS are found at: ■ Ferry Terminal AMENITIES ■ Skate Park at the Galiano Lions Park SAFETY CONSERVATION WELCOME! shore accesses ■ Bellhouse Park ■ trails Sturdies Bay Trail (at Recycling Depot entrance) FIRES The risk of fire on a DOGS are most welcome to visit if their owners SHORE ACCESSES Look for the ■ From high on Galiano’s long narrow spine, you can Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park forested island is often extreme follow these simple guidelines: numbered shore access signs and use ■ see the lights of two major metropolitan areas, yet public parklands Montague Harbour CRD Public Dock during the dry summer months. 1. Please keep your dog under control at all times. these improved trails to reach the ■ Tapovan Peace Park the island is a world apart. Galiano Island supports a MAP Open fires are NOT permitted Be aware that you may be fined for allowing your waterfront or a viewpoint. These ■ Retreat Cove Fire Hall vibrant rural culture and a diversity of natural anywhere on the island from April NO S trails often border residential private ■ North Galiano Hall FIRE dog to chase wildlife. landscapes from older forests and ■ through October. Please respect no 2. Move your dog’s waste to the side of the public property. Please be respectful of shore accesses #24, 50, 59, 69 CRD BYLAW 1958 • $2000 FINE wetlands to dry woodlands and rock neighbours and the quiet of the island. smoking signs in parks and trails. pathways and spaces. cliffs to sandstone shorelines. The vault toilets have a holding tank, IT’S NOW ... Please refrain from smoking in the forest and be Report all fires THE WHALE TRAIL (WT) (thewhaletrail.org) TRAILS Galiano has an extensive which must be emptied by a septic OR NEVER cautious at all times when smoking. Galiano offers a beautiful location to PLEASE DO NOT dispose by phoning 911. trails network including trails on both service. Some shore accesses along Active pursue a variety of recreational of garbage, diapers, or bagged dog waste in them public and private land. Please stay on as Pass have been designated to opportunities. The serene ambience designated trails and keep dogs under this will clog the pump-out equipment. SANDSTONE Wet steps, promote land-based viewing of will suit readers, writers, painters, photographers and control. Motorized vehicles and sandstone shores and seaweed can marine mammals. Look for the WT nature enthusiasts who enjoy active seascapes or shore accesses #5,10,11,14, bicycles are not allowed on trails. PACK IN / PACK OUT be VERY SLIPPERY. Walking on the sign at quiet, lush forests. More vigorous activities include 15, 17 Please do not leave any waste or garbage behind as sandstone shores in the wet, winter and . hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, skateboarding, PUBLIC PARKLANDS are managed by BC Parks, Galiano DOES NOT HAVE a garbage dump facility. months requires extreme caution. geocaching, tennis or a workout at the Fitness Centre. IMPORTANT BIRD AREA (activepassiba.ca) Capital Regional District, Galiano Island Parks and Recreation Commission, and local private organizations. Garbage: A private garbage service TIDES At the seaside always pay attention to the is a designated IBA that supports about Viewpoints with spectacular scenery are numerous. ACK IN P is available to haul bagged waste away tides. The ocean level will vary 40 species of marine and marine Island wildlife abounds. Look for deer, raccoons, river RECREATION FACILITIES for a small fee. Ask about location, widely during the course of a day. associated birds including Pacific otters, mink, squirrels and the 130 species of birds ■ A skate park, children's playground, large playfield, days and hours of operation. The foreshore is public land to the Loon, Brandt’s Cormorant, and that have been recorded. From the seashore watch Bonaparte’s Gull. Pairs of Bald and paved walking path are located at the Galiano P high water mark. When the tide is for seals, sea lions, orca and humpback whales. A T Lions Park on Burrill Road. CK OU Recycling: The Recycling Depot and high, all or most of the public Eagles nest along the IBA shore ■ A tennis court, children's playground, and playfield Redirectory Store are located at 220 beach may be underwater. The tide can rise rapidly and up to 100 eagles occasionally forage here. Look The Galiano Island Parks and Recreation Commission shore accesses #10, 11, 15, 17 are located at the Galiano Community School and Sturdies Bay Road. Open Friday and Saturday (check blocking your return route. To avoid putting yourself for the IBA sign at . manages community parks, shore accesses, and trails Activity Centre on Sturdies Bay Road, which is also for hours). Both are operated by a non-profit society at risk or trespassing, please consult a tide table to on Galiano. Almost one fifth of the Island is protected THE INTERTIDAL ZONE is one of the Island’s the location of the Galiano Fitness Centre. that collects paper, plastics, glass, metals, and more to determine the time of high tide each day. Tide tables space; most of which is open for public use. This S & RECR RK EA ■ most fragile habitats. Discovering the many intertidal PA T Another playground is located next to the Galiano recycle as well as previously owned items for re-use. can be obtained via the internet. brochure informs you about outdoor recreation IO D N N animals and plants at low tide is a favourite activity. Community Hall on Sturdies Bay Road. opportunities and provides important information to A C L O ■ S ■ M CAMPING I 9-hole golf course clubhouse Public camping is CYCLING TIPS Be aware that Galiano’s roads Enjoy, but please leave everything as you found it. A and are located keep in mind during your visit. Have a safe and M

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Morning Beach Lovely trail through mature forest, with Provincial Park 10 Scorpion Point Road (Follow Jack Rd to Farmhouse Rd) 59 C Mount Galiano trails are accessible from Lord Rd, from Shaw’s Landing stone steps to sand beach on shallow cove. Georgeson Bay Rd, and from the parking lot on Active Pass Short, shaded path with stone stairs to sand beach. 34 Short path to serene, sand & shingle cove. I Cable Bay to Pebble Beach Trail links the two beaches O North Galiano Trail Network is accessible from Cook Rd Harper Road Stone steps to beautiful stone shore, easy Drive. Stunning views over the southern . Arbutus Point Road Short, open path to sandstone shore 60 along the shoreline. and from Bodega Beach Drive. Several easy walking trails in 11 access for intertidal exploration. with fine perspective of Active Pass for bird/ferry/whale D Gray Peninsula Loop trail in Montague Harbour Marine lands adjacent to the Ecological Reserve wetlands allow for 37 Trincomali Drive Steep, stone steps to rock shore with J Vanilla Leaf Land Trail is accessed from a starting point at watching. Linklater Road Short trail with stone steps to pocket beach Provincial Park, accessible from the boat launch parking area. loop circuits through well forested terrain. awesome views across the Channel. 61 the McCoskrie Rd parking area, along the dirt road on tiny bay. Beautiful white shell beaches. Seatime Viewpoint. southward to the Great Beaver Swamp, and then along a 13 38 Spotlight Short walk to sheltered area on low bluff, stone 62 Twiss Road Short path to small bay with log/sandstone E Community Forest trail network is accessible from the marked trail through a diverse forest across the island to COMMUNITY PARKS Mary Ann Road Spectacular viewpoint of busy Active Pass, steps to rock shore. 14 shore; lowtide access to nearby sand beach. parking lot at the end of Georgia View Rd. the Galiano Conservancy's Learning Centre. reached by sloping trail, creative stone steps. There are trails through the beautiful woodlands of the five 45 Heather (Located next to #21745 Porlier Pass Rd) Short, Zelter Short trail with stone steps to sandstone shore on F Tapovan Peace Park trails are accessed from a parking area K Laughlin Lake to Melissa Road Trail starts from the gravel day use community parks managed by the Commission. Matthews Long, forested trail to picnic area. shady path with stone steps to sand beach. 65 15 cottaged bay. on Porlier Pass Rd from which a short walk through mature storage area across Vineyard Way from Laughlin Lake, and There are no facilities other than a toilet at Sticks Community Challenging, steep descent to exquisite sand beach. 48 Valerie’s Place (Off Deacon Lane, across from North woodland leads to a steep ascent along a well-constructed connects to the parking area at the end of McCoskrie Rd. Park. Camping is not allowed. 69 Gulfside Forested trail to lovely viewpoint providing access narrow path. Use with caution and at your own risk. At the 17 Zuker Steep, gravel path with concrete steps to sand beach, Galiano Hall) Steep trail through mixed forest, with stone L Bell Trail starts from Porlier Pass Rd across from shore CP1 Tricia Way Community Park (see shore access #53) to extensive sandstone shore at low tide. top is a statue of Sri Chinmoy and a viewpoint over Trincomali quiet bay, long view up Active Pass. steps to pretty cove. Lovely view across Channel. access #31, and winds through wooded terrain to the gravel Channel from which many other easy trails are available. CP2 Sticks Community Park (see shore access #69) 23 Oceanview Pretty forested trail with steel steps to sand & 49 Consiglio Long, forested trail to sandstone shore with storage area across from Laughlin Lake. TRAILS P Common parking area for trails G, H, I, and J. CP3 Sticks West Community Park (accessible via the trail pebbled shore. excellent view across Strait to North Shore Mountains. Red-legged Frog Trail M is a short trail paralleling Porlier Pass Rd at the north end of Georgia View Rd through the Community A Sturdies Bay Trail starts just past Burrill Rd and provides a Pebble Beach Trail 24 Montague Road CRD dock and toilet. 50 Dewinetz Lovely, sloping forested trail with stone steps to G is accessed from the parking area by that starts at Vineyard Way and connects to the Bell Trail. Forest) delightful off-road walkway to the stores at the junction of walking along the dirt road south past the gate until pebble beach with expansive views across Strait. N Bodega Ridge Trail starts at the top of Cottage Way and 26 Serenity Forested trail through stunning ravine with stone Sturdies Bay Rd, Georgeson Bay Rd, and Porlier Pass Rd. reaching the Pebble Beach Trail head on the left. Popular CP4 Lord Community Park (one access to Mount Galiano) leads gently uphill through the woods to magnificent views steps to viewpoint; pebble & sand beach at low tide. Tricia Way Short trail through Shore Pines to sandstone pebble beach and swimming spot. 53 B Bluffs Park contains several trails through the forest that are CP5 DL79 Community Park shore. over Trincomali Channel towards Salt Spring Island and (parking, trails, and shore 27 Azure Sloping path with stone steps to pretty, little sand & accessible from the Sturdies Bay Trail, from Bluff Rd, and H Cable Bay Trail starts from the parking area and is an easy Island. accesses are under development in this new park) pebble beach with logs. 55 Albion Laneway path to sandstone shore. from Winstanley Rd. Spectacular viewpoint over Active Pass. walk through the woods to a pebble and sandstone beach.