Things to do in Galiano Island, Canada: The Best Outdoor Activities

Founded in 1985, Gulf Island Kayaking is a family owned and operated tour and rental company offering half-day, full-day, and multi-day guided kayak adventures as well as quality kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and bikes for hire out of Montague Harbour Marina on Galiano Island. Join our knowledgeable guides for an unforgettable kayaking experience exploring the wave-sculpted sandstone cliffs and diverse intertidal life along Galiano's undeveloped coast. Paddle with eagles, seals, otters and more!

Located at Montague Marina on Galiano Islands we are the only spot to Rent Mopeds, eBikes and Boats with O/B motors.

Enjoy full or half day sailing trips around the Gulf Islands from Retreat Cove on Galiano. Explore Wallace Island & Saltspring's secluded beach at Walker's Hook from a new perspective on our 35' sloop. We recommend a 4 hour cruise from 11am to 3pm or 4pm to 8pm. We can also create a custom schedule for your pleasure. Our yacht is $100 per hour with a maximum group size of 8. You can choose the amazing salmon barbecue lunch/dinner for $25 per person.

Escape the city life for the day! Hop on a 1 hour ferry from Vancouver or Victoria and be picked up and dropped back off at the end of the day by us! Galiano Island is the secret of all secrets, known for beautiful sandy secluded beaches and a hiking Mecca. Mix in an art studio tour while your here, Galiano is home to several world renowned artists. Come for the day and I guarantee you'll want to come back for a weekend. You can also book a flight from YVR south terminal on Seair in the morning and be back in Vancouver that night. Book in adavance, we will take care of the rest. Moorage at Montague Marina, by far one of the best Marinas in the Gulf Islands. Who needs a vehicle! Galiano Island is ideal for day trippers & small getaways! See you this summer :)

Executive 9 Hole, 1936 yard golf course on Galiano Island. Manicured greens, elevated tee boxes and two separate tees for the back nine. Licensed restaurant can provide wine, beer, coolers and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages . The clubhouse provides a light menu , snacks, beverages, rentals (clubs, pull-carts, & power carts), balls, golf towels, clothing and caps, green fees and club memberships. Facilities include a practice Putting Green and a Driving Net. No phoning ahead for tee times - simply drop by to play. The Honour Box is to be used when the Pro Shop is closed.

We bring you the ultimate Galiano cycling experience with our powerful, yet safe and easy to ride e-bikes. The hills of Galiano are now no match for anyone willing to do a moderate amount of peddling with our top notch electric pedal assist bikes. We went with fat tire bikes knowing they would give you the best and most comfortable ride possible on our island roads. Galiano has many great public beach access to explore, not to mention all the friendly people, art galleries/shops & food!

The park explores bluffs and cliffs decorated in arbutus and Garry Oak trees. The trails and cliffside viewpoints reveal marine and ocean views. The views reach as far as Saltspring Island and include Mayne Island, Active Pass, Navy Channel and the Pender Islands.