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
2024 Christmas Bird Count (CBC)
The 2024 Christmas Bird Count (125th Audubon CBC) on Cortes Island was held on December 28, 2024. We recorded seventy-four species and 4550 individuals, observed by 40 participants – a testament to the keen interest in counting our birds on … Continued
2025 Cortes Island Seafest – Sat, May 17
2025 Cortes Island Seafest (also known as the Oyster Festival) is planned, as usual, for Saturday, Victoria Long Weekend, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Organizers hope to have a free shuttle from the ferry and Gorge Marina to Smelt Bay Park … Continued
2025 Creative Spaces Tour – Sat, June 28
Creative Spaces Tour, an annual event organized by the Cortes Island Museum, is planned for the last weekend of June, Saturday, June 28, 2025. More news about this event will be posted later.
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