Creative Spaces: Garden and Studio Tour, organized by the Cortes Island Museum and Archives Society, is planned for June 20, 2026. More information to come. Tickets will be available in local Cortes Island stores in the beginning of June. Tickets … Continued
Campfire ban lifted Fire Ban UPDATE: Following the lead of the BCWS Coastal Fire Centre, as of noon on Friday, the 15, small campfires (category one) will be allowed on Cortes until further notice.Please ensure campfires are attended to … Continued
Come join us at Seafest! Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gorge Harbour Marina. We will be serving our classic local seafood plate on the upper lawn at the Gorge, $30 a plate. Menu: There will … Continued
Lovefest will be Saturday, August 8. More information to come,
July 18, 2026! Smelt Bay Provincial Park Parade begins at 11 a.m. Cortes Day is a beloved annual community celebration with over 70 years of tradition, bringing together locals and visitors together for a full day of fun, food, music, … Continued
From Gorge Harbour Marina Resort: As you probably know, we host live music 5 nights a week from the Canada Day long weekend through Labour Day. Last summer alone, we presented 49 live shows over two months. We book a … Continued
The total fire ban on Cortes Island was lifted on September 16, 2025. For more information, please check our local bulletin board, Tideline.
Love Fest Tickets & T-Shirts NOW ON SALE! Early Bird pricing NOW in effect: Adult – $40 Family – $80 Youth – $30 Tickets are ON SALE at the Co-op, Cortes Market, Squirrel Cove General, and the Gorge Marina Store. … Continued
Saturday, July 19, 2025 Smelt Bay Parade starts at 11 a.m. If you are interested in setting up a booth at the next Cortes Day, contact the SCCA at 250-935-0015. Organized by the SCCA visit mansonhall.org for updates Cortes Day … Continued
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.