Partial Fire Ban on the Island
The total fire ban on Cortes Island was lifted on September 16, 2025. For more information, please check our local bulletin board, Tideline.
CBC–Christmas Bird Count on Cortes
Hello Bird Lovers, This year’s CBC (Christmas Bird Count) on Cortes Island is planned for Sunday, December 17, 2023. Please mark your calendars and watch for more announcements. This date may change if the weather is not cooperating. We are planning … Continued
Lagoon Gumbooting
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
Green Mountain Hike
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
2018 Summer Activities
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.
Friends of Cortes Island Summer Activities Program
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
Father’s Day – Laughing Oyster Misty Isles Cruise
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
How To Spend Your Day on Cortes Island!
3 Itinerary Suggestions #1-For the Outdoor Enthusiast or Bicycle Traveller: Start your day with an early morning hike up Easter Bluff which at 705 feet, it is the highest point on Southern Cortes Island. Pack a thermos of tea