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
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
Mitlenatch Island Cruise Aboard Misty Isles
Mitlenatch Island Provincial Park Cruise Embark on a fascinating journey to Mitlenatch Island Provincial Park and join George Sirk aboard Misty Isles for the Museum’s first guided historic cruise of this season. This is a unique experience that you don’t want … Continued
Valentine’s Day Events
LOVE LETTERS OF CORTES We’ve organized two sweet love-letter-themed events for you! Celebrate LOVE and join in on one or both events. Sunday, Feb 11, 1-4 pm: A great excuse to write your friend, lover, or neighbour a love letter … Continued
Winter on Cortes
Spending winter on Cortes? Winter on Cortes can be very calming… Share with us your experience….