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
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
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
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
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
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.