Category: Gulf Islands

There are so many wonderful anchorages and marinas in the Gulf Islands and it might to a fool’s errand to trim them down to a short list of favourites, but here goes…

Sharing a name with such a beautiful place is rather nice if you don’t let it go to your head.

It’s always good to remember that even the most idyllic anchorage, like Portland Island’s Royal Cove, can turn on you.

A frustrating delay in Nanaimo turned into one of our most relaxing holidays.

Russell Island is a peaceful place, ideal for families, but every so often a clam will make mischief, spoiling the serenity.

Lovely Tod Inlet undergoes an environmental facelift to remove industrial pollutants and repair the natural habitat and make the anchorage safer for boaters.

Pirates Cove was a haunt for the notorious Brother XII, a cult leader with thousands of followers seeking spiritual enlightenment. Today, the cove has a cultish following among family cruisers.

If you are determined to anchor near Victoria, Quarantine Cove is a fine choice if the westerlies promise to be nasty. It’s also a nice place if you have to do time.

Newcastle Island is could never be described as remote, but feels like it is a world away from the nearby City of Nanaimo. Fun and comforted are probably better words of description.

The Canada Day lamb barbecue at Saturna Island’s Winter Cove has been an annual event for 67 years and is important year-round to finance community services on the island.