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RE: Gulf Islands BC

by hardnosethehighway 22 November 2011

Mayne Island is half rural slum and the other half a distant suburb of Vancouver- _not_ recommended.
Re: Gulf Islands BC

by sltt 22 November 2011

hornby/denholm are good choices. if you want off the "tourist" rounte, mayne island is quite and easy to get around by bike.
RE: Cabin on Gulf Island or Southern Vancover Island

by onelastbraincell 18 September 2011

Try the Blue Vista resort on Mayne Island. They should fit your price range and lots of short walks to be had. You can also go sea kayaking.…
RE: activities while cruising the Gulf Islands

by hardnosethehighway 19 July 2011

There's really very little to see that's not on view in front of you in the Gulf Islands-I mean they are boring little places where most…
RE: Gulf Island trip

by mray 23 May 2011

We ended up staying on Mayne Island for 5 days, camping. We went to Galaino for sea kayaking and also kayaked around Mayne IS. We loved…
RE: Gulf Island trip

by hardnosethehighway 10 June 2010

Pender Island is a great alternative to Saltspring-not nearly as busy and without Mount Maxwell-in-the-Middle to deal with-a great little…
RE: Getting around the South Gulf Islands, BC

by truenic 22 September 2009

here's the bus info for SSI: http://www.bctransit.com/regions/ssi/ That's going to have your best transportation options. Pender Islan…
RE: OPEN LIGHTHOUSE DAY IN MAINE

by listener 14 September 2009

Beautiful, trekker502. Next time, eh? Hope they do it next year. Reminds of lighthouse hours on Mayne Island, BC. 9a-3p. If you …
RE: Looking for cabin/cottage in a very quiet, natural setting

by harrychorpita 18 June 2009

Mayne Island is a distant suburb of Vancouver crossed with a rural slum and would be my last choice. Also crawling with power mowers/weed…
RE: Galiano V's Salt Spring

by onelastbraincell 12 April 2009

All the Gulf Islands are lovely. It depends on what you are looking for. Galiano is considerably less developed than Salt Spring; however,…
RE: Southern Gulf Island Recommendations

by hardnosethehighway 03 June 2008

The Saltspring Mrket is now quite the +'occasion'+ that is to say rather touristy and absolutely SFA for parking anywhere. I've never…
Southern Gulf Island Recommendations

by truenic 03 June 2008

Anything that you think shouldn't be missed? Weird, wonderful, outdoors, beaches, hiking, restaurants/cafes? Home base will be Saturna…
Vancouver Island with 3 1/2 year-old in June

by hoppityhop 14 February 2008

We're planning a trip with our 3 1/2 year old to Vancouver Island in mid-June. We have about 7-8 days and plan to fly in/out of Victoria.…
Gulf ISLAND, BC

by RainGal 20 February 2007

Mayne Island is probably my favourite of the Gulf Islands.

Things to do:

- kayaking, as you mentioned
- beachcombing…
Gulf ISLAND, BC

by csfunk 20 February 2007

Hi has anyone done any island hoping through the gulf islands, if so, have you stayed in a place called Seal Reef Cottages on Mayne Island.…
What to do in Vancouver and Vancouver Island???

by sunette77 07 June 2004

I agree. Whistler in the summer is deadly boring. It's so empty, it's really not worth it. There are better hikes to be found other places.…