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Misty Isles
4 Aug 2021

Misty Isles

by ourcortes | posted in: Blog, Front Page | 0

  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

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Dear Visitor
2 Jul 2021

Dear Visitor

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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

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Lagoon Gumbooting
1 Jun 2021

Lagoon Gumbooting

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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

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Activities, Cortes Island, outdoor adventure, Summer, walking
Bear in Whaletown
27 Aug 2020

Bear in Whaletown

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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

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Explore BC
26 Jun 2020

Explore BC

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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

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Activities, Cortes Island, COVID-19
Explore BC Later
2 Apr 2020

Explore BC Later

by ourcortes | posted in: Blog, Front Page | 0

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

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Misty Isles Adventures Cruises
30 Mar 2019

Misty Isles Adventures Cruises

by ourcortes | posted in: Blog, Front Page | 0

MISTY ISLES ADVENTURES 2019 sponsored by the CORTES ISLAND MUSEUM  – BOOK NOW! Saturday, May 11th, and Saturday, June 1st, Mitlenatch Island: Depart Cortes Bay at 10:30 a.m., returns about 5 p.m. Price $130 plus GST. Sunday, June 16th, Laughing Oyster Father’s Day … Continued

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Cortes Island, Desolation Sound, Gorge Harbour Marina, Misty Isles, Photography, Whales
2019 Seafest Festival – Cortes Island
15 Mar 2019

2019 Seafest Festival – Cortes Island

by ourcortes | posted in: Blog, Front Page | 0

Some of Our Summer Events – Seafest Saturday, May 18, 10 am to 4 pm, Gorge Harbour Marina (read more below) – Cortes Day Saturday, July 20, 10 am to 4 pm, Smelt Bay Provincial Park – Nautical Flea Market Sunday, August  4 – … Continued

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Cortes Island Annual Christmas Bird Count
1 Jan 2019

Cortes Island Annual Christmas Bird Count

by ourcortes | posted in: Blog, Front Page | 0

Our annual Cortes Island Christmas Bird Count (CBC) finally happened (after two cancellations due to adverse weather conditions) on Sunday, December 30. Results are now available.  Please check the Cortes Island Museum website.   New date – Saturday, December 29. This … Continued

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2018 Summer Activities
14 Jul 2018

2018 Summer Activities

by ourcortes | posted in: Blog, Front Page | 0

Are you looking for activities on Cortes Island this summer?  Friends of Cortes Island Society offers many interesting events. Check FOCI brochure, visit FOCI website, visit Cortes Island Museum website, check Tideline, our community website, for many interesting summer events.

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