Fire Ban on Cortes Island
There is a total fire ban on Cortes Island. Read more in this Tideline post and on the BC Government site.
Dear Visitor
All our beautiful (and free) public spaces on Cortes are DIY. That means, the is no one to clean up after you. Leaving bags of dog poop, diapers, inflatables, garbage, cans, tissues, food wrappers… etc… etc… on the public beaches … Continued
Latest News from Destination BC
Here are the latest news from Destination BC.
Gumbooting the Lagoon – Saturday, August 31
Gumbooting this Saturday in the Manson’s Lagoon from 10 a.m. to noon. With biologist Deb Cowper and historian Lynne Jordan. The weather is supposed to be gorgeous!! The event is sponsored by the Museum and Friends of Cortes Island. To … Continued
Love Fest 2024
Love Fest is Saturday, August 10, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Linnaea Tickets are available at all Cortes Island stores and at the Friday Market. The show also features Afro-Cuban jazz artist Adonis Puentes and his band, extraordinary contemporary … Continued
Laughing Oyster Dining–with Misty Isles
Book soon to avoid disappointment! Dinner Cruise to Laughing Oyster Restaurant Monday, August 5 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Leaves from Cortes Bay $175, Dinner not included – please see menu This evening is your oyster! Back by popular demand, … Continued
2024Cortes Island Creative Spaces: Garden and Studio Tour
Cortes Island Creative Spaces: Garden & Studios Tour Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cortes Island Sponsored by Cortes Island Museum & Archives _________________________________________________________ This is your once-a-year opportunity to visit spectacular gardens and working artists’ spaces on … Continued
How to Get to Cortes Car-Free
— by Carmen CAR-FREE travel to and from Cortes Carmen Imagine: NEVER A FERRY SAILING WAIT. Ever. Have you considered leaving the car at home when you travel to or from Cortes? You can save yourself money, time, stress, and … Continued
What’s Now at the Museum
From the Ground Up: Cortes Island dwellings and their histories The history of housing on Cortes Island is as storied as the structures that have provided protection from the elements. From float houses to tiny homes, rustic cabins to Rainbow … Continued
2024 Cortes Island SEAFEST!
The ever-popular Cortes Island Seafest will take place at Squirrel Cove again this year! Mark your calendar: Saturday, May 18, starting at 11 AM. There will be a food court, good music, and concessions. So, come and join us. The … Continued
CORTES ISLAND COMMUNITY TOURISM PLAN
The Cortes Community Economic Development Association (CCEDA), with support from Destination British Columbia and Pacific Economic Development Canada, embarked on a refresh of its 2014 Community Tourism Plan from September 2023 to March 2024. The Community Tourism Plan presents a … Continued