Galiano getaway

With the throngs of summer tourists gone, the beaches less crowded and ferry line-ups shorter, now is the perfect time for a trip to the Gulf Islands.
From the Tsawwassen ferry terminal, the closest of the Southern Gulf Islands is Galiano.
With its 26-km eastern shore, white-shell beaches, and miles of forest trails, Galiano is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise for hiking, mountain biking, walking, bird watching, kayaking, swimming, sailing and beachcombing. But it is also an artists’