Galiano Island
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Galiano Island with 1044 inhabitants is one of the Southern Gulf Islands between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Located on the west side of the Strait of Georgia, it is 27.5 km (17.1 mi) long, 6 km (3.7 mi) at its widest point, and 1.6 km (1.0 mi) across at its narrowest point and is separated from Saltspring Island by Trincomali Channel. On the western side of the island, there are a series of sandstone caves.
Charts
See Strait of Georgia.
Weather
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Passages
Islands
See Strait of Georgia.
Communication
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Berthing
Ports
While there is no real port there is a marina and a few landing harbors:
Montague Harbour [[Galiano Island#Montague Harbour|Montague Harbour]] 48°53.550'N, 123°23.828'W - Ferry boat and seaplane
Sturdies Bay [[Galiano Island#Sturdies Bay|Sturdies Bay]] 48°52.568'N, 123°18.849'W - Ferry boat
Whaler Bay [[Galiano Island#Whaler Bay|Whaler Bay]] 48°53.356'N, 123°19.742'W - Private boats
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Montague Harbour Marina
Montague Harbour Marina [[Galiano Island#Montague Harbour Marina|Montague Harbour Marina]] 48°53.497'N, 123°23.474'W Fuel dock, electricity (at night), washrooms, restaurant, grocery store.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (250) 539 5733; VHF channel XX
- Address: 3451 Montague Road, Galiano Island, BC S17 C57, Canada
- Hours: Daily May to September
Anchorages
Montague Harbour Bay
Montague Harbour Bay [[Galiano Island#Montague Harbour Bay|Montague Harbour Bay]] 48°53.550'N, 123°23.828'W Morth Galiano
Lighthouse Bay
Sturdies Bay
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | ? |
| Electricity | In the marina |
| Toilets | In the marina |
| Showers | In the marina |
| Laundry | N/A (Not Available) |
| Garbage | Bins in the marina |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | In the marina |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | ? |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Small provision and bookstore in the marina.
Eating out
Restaurant in the marina.
Transportation
- Sea-planes and ferryboats
Tourism
Places to Visit
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Friends
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Forums
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Links
- Galiano Island at the Wikipedia
- Galiano Island at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
References
See Canada.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Galiano Island and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) September, 2018 --Istioploos
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