Cortes Island Seafest, with location planned for the Smelt Bay Park, will take place at Manson’s Hall, still on Saturday, May 17, starting at 11 AM. A shuttle from the Cortes ferry in Whaletown, with meeting times at 9:45 and … 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.
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
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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 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
There is a total fire ban on Cortes Island. Read more in this Tideline post and on the BC Government site.
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
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
— 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