The Southern Gulf Islands are located in the Salish Sea near the south-east corner of Vancouver Island. The largest, such as Salt Spring and Galiano, are easily visited via a network of ferry services, while the majority are small, remote oases boasting rocky shorelines teeming with life that are best explored via sea kayak or paddleboard. The kayak fishing for salmon and cod in these parts is also off the hook.
Featured waterways in Southern Gulf Islands
Here are some of the area’s best bodies of water to dip into.
Otter Bay
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Meet the specialists Southern Gulf Islands
From guides and instructors to marina owners and sales reps, here are the people who will ensure you’re not sent up the creek without a, well, you know.
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BC Marine Trails
BC Marine Trails is a non-profit organization dedicated to securing long-term public access to British Columbia’s coastline. In partnership with coastal First Nations, we are building, protecting, and promoting a public network of marine trails that supports safe, respectful, and low-impact coastal recreation.
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Dog Mermaid Eco Excursions, Kayak Rentals & Retreats
Providing eco-excursions via guided kayaking and paddle board tours, Dog Mermaid Eco Excursions is a great place to reconnect with nature.
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Providing eco-excursions via guided kayaking and paddle board tours, Dog Mermaid Eco Excursions is a great place to reconnect with nature.
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Providing eco-excursions via guided kayaking and paddle board tours, Dog Mermaid Eco Excursions is a great place to reconnect with nature.
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Kayaking Gulf Islands
Explore Mayne Island at our own pace with kayak and paddle board rentals or booked a guided kayak tour to explore the beautiful waters.
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Explore Mayne Island at our own pace with kayak and paddle board rentals or booked a guided kayak tour to explore the beautiful waters.
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Kayaking Skills Saturna Island
Book a kayak tour, lesson, or rental with Kayaking Skills and explore the Southern Gulf Islands.
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Book a kayak tour, lesson, or rental with Kayaking Skills and explore the Southern Gulf Islands.
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Book a kayak tour, lesson, or rental with Kayaking Skills and explore the Southern Gulf Islands.
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Pender Island Kayak Adventures
Pender Island Kayak Adventures is a perfect place to try anything from kayaking to canoeing and even paddle boarding.
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Pender Island Kayak Adventures is a perfect place to try anything from kayaking to canoeing and even paddle boarding.
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Pender Island Kayak Adventures is a perfect place to try anything from kayaking to canoeing and even paddle boarding.
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Pender Island Kayak Adventures is a perfect place to try anything from kayaking to canoeing and even paddle boarding.
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Salt Spring Adventures
Salt Spring Adventures has many tour and rental options available.
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Salt Spring Adventures has many tour and rental options available.
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Everything You Need To Know About Paddling The Southern Gulf Islands
A kayak bobs up and down over a forest of bull kelp as the tide recedes from the rocky shoreline of Galiano Island’s Montague Harbour. Galiano is one of the five larger…
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Oar-ganize Your Year
Whatever type of paddling you prefer, here are the events you’ll want to take part in around the community.
These waters are calm, make a splash by submitting your event, or check out our full events calendar.
