Introducing Denman & Hornby Islands
Regarded as the main Northern Gulf Islands, Denman (www.denmanisland.com) and Hornby (www.hornbyisland.com) fuse laid-back attitudes, a similar artistic flair and a wealth of outdoor activities.
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Denman has three provincial parks: Fillongley (250-474-1336; www.bcparks.ca), with easy hiking and beachcombing; Boyle Point (www.bcparks.ca), with a beautiful walk to the lighthouse; and Sandy Island (250-474-1336; www.bcparks.ca), only accessible by water from north Denman.
Among Hornby’s provincial parks, Tribune Bay features a long sandy beach with safe swimming, while Helliwell offers notable hiking. Ford’s Cove, on Hornby’s south coast offers the chance for divers to swim with six-gill sharks.
For kayaking rentals contact Denman Hornby Canoes & Kayaks (250-335-0079; www.denmanpad dling.ca; 4005 East Rd, Denman Island; 3hr/6hr $35/50) or Hornby Ocean Kayaks (250-335-2726; www.hornby island.com/kayaking; 3hr/6hr $35/50), which also offers guided tours, including a sunset trip ($50, 2½ hours).
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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Re: 6 nights on Vancouver Island
by Satchie 18 July 2011
Best kayaking/orca watching is north of Tofino on the west side of the Island, google Johnstone Strait. If you really want to see another…
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RE: camping vancouver island
by Wenceslasz 17 May 2011
I once camped with my kids on Gabriola island in a nice campsite on the beach in a small bay and met Toni Onley when he landed in the…
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RE: Vancouver Island Camping
by zosu 28 June 2010
There is a little gem of a provinical park on Denman Island that is too small for many of the big RV's to get in and out of..great spot…
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