WELCOME “HOME”!!
Galiano Island is passionate about hospitality and welcoming visitors to our island, and now we once again can. Visitors can once again enjoy recreational and other non-essential travel to Galiano Island and the Southern Gulf Islands.
COVID 19
What remains constant is this: Please observe social distance guidelines, masks and hand-washing and sanitizing protocols.
- Social distancing, masks and hand-sanitizing are still requirements…and good sense. Please observe it wherever you are. We follow the guidelines of our Health Care providers.
- Volunteers are available virtually, via facebook and instagram, to answer any questions you might have about travel and services. Or email us at info@galianoisland.com. We are available 7 days a week to answer questions.
Please understand that the current COVID-19 situation remains fluid, with government regulations and health guidelines changing rapidly. We monitor provincial health update closely to ensure both our visitors and residents remain safe and informed. For up-to-date status, check with British Columbia travel information:https://www.hellobc.com/what-you-need-to-know/
Tourist Booth
The Galiano Island Chamber of Commerce operates an information booth on Sturdies Bay Road, just up from the ferry. The booth is not always staffed but maps and brochures are available year-round. If you have questions about visiting Galiano, you can email us anytime at: info@galianoisland.com
What to Bring
Just bring yourselves! Almost everything else is available on island. You do not have to bring food or beverages: two well-stocked grocery stores operate year-round, as do a bakery and three liquor/wine/beer outlets. Be sure to bring all-weather clothing, as clothing stores are limited. While there is no pharmacy, the grocery stores do carry general remedies; and there is a Hardware Store/Lumber Yard for everything from kitchenware to building materials.
What to Buy
"Leave Room in Your Suitcase" - Galiano presents a wide range of temptations for you. Boasting the highest percentage of artists per capita in the Province, Galiano offers internationally acclaimed and collected arts & crafts. You will certainly find something on Galiano to bring back memories of your West Coast experience: from sculptures to paintings, hand-crafted soaps, handmade preserves and so much more.
What is Happening on Island?
Pick up a copy of the Active Page monthly newspaper, visit our Events page, or check out Facebook (Tourism Galiano and What’s Happening on Galiano)
Accommodations
A variety of accommodation is available ranging from bed & breakfasts, to cottages & cabins to resorts & inns.
Camping
Camping is restricted to Galiano's provincial parks. Montague Harbour Park has 13 drive-in sites and 15 walk-in sites with water, campfire pits and public toilets.
For boaters or kayakers, Dionisio Point Park can be accessed by water only (there is no public road access). Campfires are not permitted at Dionisio.
There are no trailer or RV hook-ups on island.
ATMs
You'll find ATMs at Galiano Garage (on your left as you leave the ferry), and at the Corner Store and The Hummingbird Pub. There are no banks on island.
Gas Station
There is one gas station on the island, in the Village, near the Ferry Terminal. It is not a service station, but they can refer you to on-island repair people. Health Care On-island - The Galiano Health Care Centre is staffed by one doctor and a part-time nurse practitioner (Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, #250-539-3230). Galiano has its own ambulance station, volunteer fire-fighter first responders, and emergency helicopter landing pad. There is no pharmacy on island.
Health Care On-Island
The Galiano Health Care Centre is staffed by one doctor and a part-time nurse practitioner (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm, #250-539-3230). Galiano has its own ambulance station, volunteer fire-fighter first responders, and emergency helicopter landing pad. There is no pharmacy on island. There are AED (Automated External Defibrillators) in over a dozen locations on island: visit our map or the Galiano Phone Book.
Police Services
The R.C.M.P. provides policing services for Galiano Island. Call 250-539-2309 for routine inquiries OR Dial 911 for emergencies..
Places of Worship
St. Margaret's of Scotland is an Anglican Church that welcomes all worshippers. Sunday services in the Anglican tradition are held at 10:30 am, on Burrill Road, walking distance from the Village.
Garbage & Recycling
There is no landfill on Galiano. Visitors are encouraged to take off island what they bring. Galiano recycles. Take your recyclables to The Recycling Depot located on Sturdies Bay Road across from The Galiano Trading Company (Lumber Yard) (Fridays and Saturdays, 10am to 2pm). Take garbage to the Corner Store (Fridays and Saturdays, 11am to 1pm)
Water Conservation
Despite the West Coast’s reputation for rainfall, Galiano is in fact very dry in the summer months and water conservation is an absolute must. Please! Limit water usage.
Fire Safety
Campfires are often banned on Galiano Island. Our forests are tinder-dry in summer, and the risk of fire is extremely high. Current conditions are posted prominently near the ferry and at the South and North Volunteer Fire Departments: ensure you always have current fire danger ratings and instructions.