AHOY BC, with funding support from Island Coastal Economic Trust, is showcasing our Vancouver Island West, Discovery Islands and Broughton Archipelago sub-regions. As part of that initiative, we are pleased to share a Discovery Islands boaters’ video and an article … Continued
Friends of Cortes Island has a wonderful array of nature based activities on offer this summer. The program includes everything from our very popular low tide explorations “gumbooting” the Lagoon, to a wonderful hike into Von Donop, tours of Linnaea … Continued
Cortes Island has a relaxed atmosphere that draws people in. Maybe it’s the sandy beaches backed by bluffs of twisted arbutus trees. Or maybe it’s the many satellite islands, oysters galore and a small population where everyone waves. Whatever the … Continued
Wednesday, June 28, 6:30 pm at the Pioneer room, Manson’s Hall. CIBATA is a local organization and registered BC Society formed to support and initiate activities that contribute to sustainable business, tourism and holistic community development on Cortes Island. We … Continued
Desolation Sound remains a quiet haven in mid-June, before the rush of summer boaters crowd its popular anchorages. The Cortes Island Museum and Misty Isles Adventures offer a Father’s Day cruise to this popular marine park, with a stop in … Continued
Thinking of cultivating inner peace? Consider spending time with an oyster. They know how to keep their mouth shut and are very patient. They also taste really good when served as Oysters Motoyaki, Oysters Rockefeller and Oysters in Mango sauce … Continued
By Kate Maddigan: Come out on Sunday, March 26 at 6 pm to view the results of the transportation visitor and resident surveys, and some options that have been researched to improve mobility on Cortes Island. Locals Max Thaysen … Continued
Announcing the Salish Sea Marine Trail. The BC Marine Trails Network Association is proud to officially unveil plans for the future Salish Sea Marine Trail, a 257-km paddling and small boat route connecting Vancouver to Victoria. It will be officially … Continued
By Richard Trueman (from Tideline:) – The opening of the last show of the season at the Old Schoolhouse Gallery in Whaletown was enthusiastically attended by the regulars and a new younger crowd. Kalyani Hemphill presented us with a sensitive … Continued
