Notable for its accesible beaches and easily hiked western shoreline. Mainly forested, with some farmlands, meadows and wetlands. Approximately 340 people are permanent residents and there are many summer cottages cabins. There are two marinas, one with a pub and restaurant and the other with a cafe. Residents include many active, semi-retired and retired business people, artisans, writers, professionals.
Island life is relaxed, rural, peaceful and crime-free.
Community is friendly and well organized, with many opportunities for voluntary participation and social activities. Ideally suited for retirement, recreation or family life Read this page for details and map. Direct access via vehicle-carrying ferry from Chemainus, vancouver island bc, with a year round schedule of sailings approximately every 90 minutes from early morning to late evening. Crossing time 30 mins. Direct ferry connection to town of Chemainus medical services, banking, retail stores and restaurants.