The Beautiful Islands Second section Fishing — Dive — Sailboat CHARTERS Good times — Good rates ROSS & GANGES MARINE & EQUIPMENT LTD. At Harbour's End Marina 537-4202 Let them eat cake... ...and fresh muffins delicious brownies rich copenhagens wholesome bagels mocha cakes flakey turnovers spicey sausage rolls Ganges Harbour is one of 16 resting spots for Gulf Island boaters and, of course, bread — multigrain, French, sandwich, rye, brown — you name it! Sheltered coves, harbours offer safe refuge for sailors, vessels garbage. EMBE BAKERY Boating in the waters of the dian government and available at Gulf Islands offers visitors an most harbours. Geographically, it As the cruise continues up the "Quality baking fresh daily" opportunity to follow the wake of covers the entire west coast of Strait, the sailor reaches the early explorers, as well as the B.C.) island's north end, where the chance to see out-of-the-way Following is a rundown of the North Galiano wharf contains coves and scenes which the harbours offering shelter in the berthage space. The sailor can land-locked traveller would miss. Gulf Islands: then swing down Trincomali Open 4 am - 5.30 pm Ganges, B.C. Throughout the islands, 16 • At Galiano, the sailor can go harbours offer refuge as well as around the island and never be Turn to Page 26 some amenities of life for the far from a haven. At the south sailors. The harbours are run by end of Active Pass, Sturdies Bay Transport Canada or the depart­ contains 48 metres of berth space ment of fisheries and oceans, as well as a derrick for boat through its small craft harbours repairs. The bay sits close to the branch. commercial centre of the island. (A complete listing of harbours Rounding Gossip Island and and services can be found in the moving into the Strait of Georgia Guide to Federal Fishing and brings the sailor to Whaler Bay, Recreational Harbours: British which offers 185 metres of wharf Columbia, published by the Cana­ space and a chance to dispose of SUNSHINE FARM Cozy, Comfortable, Character! FOODS Come and stay with us at Delight in our Natural Honey FULFORD INN ICECREAM at the head of the harbour Best Ice Cream in Town! and enjoy old-fashioned island hospitality! And try our Natural Nectar Pies. For a large variety of grains, teas, herbs, vitamins (20% off * Modern hotel with fully appointed rooms. vitamins to seniors!), bakery, dairy & soy products come to * English-style pub—super food—entertainment most weekends. Open daily 11 am to 1 am. SUNSHINE FARM * Blue Heron Dining Room—cocktails, patio, children's selections, NATURAL FOODS open daily summer long. Open 9-5:30 Mon.-Sat. at the foot of Ganges Hill For reservations call now— Your Gulf Islands Natural Foods Store dedicated to our customers' health. FULFORD INN — 653-4432 Page 26 The Beautiful Islands, Summer 1986 Sailing ships bob in waters of Whaler Bay on Galiano Island. Port offers docking space on nearby wharf, plus several other spots on island's coastline where boats can tie up. si': yi»m»''>*m>. FLIPPER'S WATER SPORTS SALES * RENTALS LESSONS Throughout the Guff Islands Windsurfing * Ocean Kayaking Wondering what to do with your summer guests? Why not try windsurfing, ocean kayaking, Harbours await marine traffic canoeing or aqua-bike From Page 25 bour. The harbour is close to a Further north on Stuart Chan­ 9-6, 7 days a week Ph. 537-5773 Channel to Retreat Cove, which ' small commercial wharf and con­ nel, the visitor reaches Vesuvius provides 49 metres of berthage tains 124 metres of wharf and Bay. The ferry from Vancouver space. berth space. Island stops here, and the wharf Further south is Montague • Heading out from Saturna, the offers 29 metres of space. Harbour, another commercial sailor navigates Plumper Sound The trip continues up Stuart centre on Galiano. At that haven, to Haro Strait and runs across Channel for a swing through Fernwood Farm tucked in behind Parker Island, Swanson Channel to Fulford Har­ Houston Passage and onto Trin- the berthage space extends for bour on Salt Spring. At the head comali Channel. South of the 'Where Harkema lamb is born and raised.' 103 metres. of the bay, a small commercial passage, Fernwood dock contains • A trip through Active Pass, centre awaits. The harbour offers 24 metres of space. Pasture & grain finished to ensure delicate flavour. separating Galiano and Mayne 73 metres of space at one wharf, The cruise continues sou­ Available by the half or whole carcass, or cut, Islands, brings the sailor to Mines where garbage can be disposed thwards down Trincomali Chan­ wrapped & frozen to your precise instructions. Bay, which is close to the com­ and fresh water is available, and nel until the sailor reaches Cap­ mercial centre of Mayne and 12 metres of space at a second tain Passage, between Salt Spring provides 47 metres of wharf and and Prevost islands. That water­ berthage space. way leads to Ganges Harbour. • At Pender Island, the sailor can 'Harbours offer Ganges, the main commercial begin at Port Washington on centre for the Gulf Islands, offers Swanson Channel. Port Wash, as refuge as well as three government wharves for v it is known locally, contains 112 moorage. Salt Spring Islannd • ^_i V. metres of docking space and a slip some amenities of The boat basin is protected by a for launching boats. The port also life for the sailors.' breakwater and contains 653 Lamb at its Best! ^^S\ offers an aircraft float. metres of boat space. The wharf Continuing around the south is also the location of the Salt end of North Pender Island, the wharf. Spring fishing fleet. JAN & LOUISE HARKEMA 537-2963 sailor encounters Bedwell Har­ The sailor can now set a course On the other arm of har­ bour. Canada Customs does busi­ for Satelling Channel, running bour, two government wharves ness here, and travellers will find across the south end of Salt offer 77 metres of space. 50 metres of berthage space, with Spring and swinging up to Mus- Although the harbours are the area being protected by a grave Landing. The cove is isolat­ government-run, the visitor is For all your breakwater. ed but offers up to 30 metres of advised that space may be at a A short distance north and wharf and berth space. premium. summer needs . through the canal which separ­ As the trip continues up San- Be advised also that Active ates North and South Pender, the sum Narrows, the sailor encoun­ Pass offers potential dangers to sailor arrives at Browning Har­ ters Burgoyne Bay on the star­ the unwary sailor. Ferries play bour and a wharf containing 50 board side. Burgoyne shelters a the pass frequently — they have For all the family, all summer. metres of berth space. log-sorting operation and the the right-of-way — and sports • From Browning Harbour, the visitor is advised to exercise fishermen generally crowd either sailor sets out for Saturna Island caution. The wharf provides 21 end of the pass in pursuit of a and the facilities at Lyall Har­ metres of space. catch. • Toys •Clothing for the best in • Footwear HOME-COOKED MEALS and • Salt Spring FINE ACCOMMODATION T-shirts Come and see us at... COFFEE SHOP • FULLY LICENSED DINING ROOM Mouat's y ' We serve Salt Spring Island Lamb . and fresh homemade pies! Top Floor We cater to • BANQUETS • SPECIAL OCCASIONS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN GANGES 537-5593 Open 7:30 am-8 prm daily "S ~c* Ganges Rita Dods, prop. Box 272, Ganges, B.C. 537-5338 * X.C r. .• ttttt* r.'fj'j*.' nniiMtlom i a £ t I .1 .J...T. x .\..* . , . • •• *• *• «• " •* *- • ' = The Beautiful Islands, Summer 1986 Page 27 Motorists, hills and dogs wait for cycle tourists Cyclists touring the Gulf just as any other user of the road. Islands can expect to encounter come difficulties with dogs, mot­ Show courtesy for motorists, orists and hilly terrain. With a Preparation, precaution can help overcome obstacles even if it sometimes isn't re­ little preparation and precaution, turned. Road etiquette begins as soon as you depart the ferry — however, the tour can be enjoya­ Still with hills, cyclists attempt­ and control the descent by judici­ chase you, in which case the best cyclists should pull out of the ble. ing an ascent are advised to pull ous use of the brakes. course of action is to stay friendly, traffic lanes and allow the vehi­ Let's start with the terrain. An off the road as far to the right as On gravel — and you'll find dismount and keep the bicycle cles leaving the ferry to pass. abundance of steep hills means possible if they must dismount. plenty — never stand up on the between you and the dog as you the visitor should use a multi- Never weave up a high hill; if you bike. Remain seated; otherwise, slowly walk away. One final pointer: if camping is speed bicycle which offers a must tackle the incline, pedal the back wheel may skid. Down­ As for motorists, the best tactic to be part of the tour, the cyclist is range of low-gear ratios. Use of a slowly to maintain breath and hill can be tricky; use the rear is tolide the bike as near to the well advised to make use of single-speed or three-speed bike strength. brakes only to prevent a skid. right-hand side of the road as panniers — bags attacked to the will mean walking up a lot of Coming down steep hills, set Dogs present another potential possible, and keep in single file.