The water is cool but can be quite pleasant on a late incoming tide. Active Pass and Porlier Pass offer excellent scuba diving and sports fishing. Galiano's protected western shoreline has numerous islands, beaches and small coves below high cliffs. Explore these in a kayak, canoe, rental boat or on a sailing cruise. There are places to eat, grocery stores, a pub, and a gas station.
Many artists live on the island and their works can be bought in island galleries and craft shops.
To get a real feel of island life, check out our calendar of upcoming events and attend a concert, craft fair, art exhibit, festival or dance. Galiano has more than its share of sand, white shell and pebble beaches. There are seven parks. It includes spectacular mature forests, rocky points, sandy beaches and a tidal lagoon. These eco-sensitive areas will be kept as forests in perpetuity by the Galiano community for the enjoyment of all.