TALES FROM THE GARDEN OF INSANITY, art by Meinsje Vlaming, is currently on exhibition at the Old Schoolhouse Gallery on Cortes Island. Meinsje says she is not very comfortable with calling herself an artist, nor does she want to be … Continued
Sail from Cortes Island back into an earlier era in Desolation Sound on interpretive voyages aboard the schooner Misty Isles. Famous for its spectacular mountains and fjords, much of Desolation Sound is designated as a marine park and is … Continued
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
GUMBOOTING THE LAGOON – Sunday, September 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join us for a fascinating hands-on low tide exploration of Manson’s Lagoon with marine biologist Deb Cowper and Jane Newman from the Cortes Island Museum. You will discover … Continued
A black bear is active in the Whaletown area. A Conservation Officer (CO) has been to the island to assess the situation and the Conservation Officer Service (COS) is monitoring. It is therefore essential that ALL sightings of the black bear, … Continued
British Columbia Enters Phase 3 of BC’s Restart Plan. On June 24, the provincial government announced that British Columbia is taking the next step in BC’s Restart Plan with a gradual transition to Phase 3, including the smart, safe and … Continued
From the Undersigned Cortes Tourism Service Providers This letter can be viewed over time for live updates at https://tinyurl.com/cortesvisitorsletter Dear Visitors, The undersigned Tourism Service Providers request your conscientious vigilance in protecting our remote small island home from coronavirus should … Continued
Due to COVID-19, the campground is 100% reservable to limit the number of people travelling to Cortes Island without confirmed accommodation and to ensure that the park can accommodate visitors safely at Smelt Bay. The overflow camping site is limited … Continued
BC’s Action Plan – Latest Updates The BC COVID-19 Action Plan focuses on services to protect British Columbians and ensure our province is best positioned to effectively respond to the pandemic, including economic recovery. Learn more about the support and resources available in BC … Continued
Hiking on Cortes Island – Green Mountain Hike There are many wonderful hiking trails on Cortes Island, BC, but of the many easily accessible, the two with the best views are the Easter Bluff (190 m) hike and the Green Mountain (300 … Continued