Activities
Southern Gulf Islands, British Columbia, a great place to explore the splendors of outdoor activities. There’s something for everyone, everyday!
The Islands are positively beautiful and are fantastic for a variety of outdoor adventures. The most popular activities of the islands include, walking and hiking trails, biking, bird watching, boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming and beach hopping and the viewing of wild life and beauty of nature abound no matter where you explore on the Islands.
Biking 
The Islands offer a wide variety of bike-friendly routes with amazing scenery for your riding enjoyment. The Southern Gulf Islands, British Columbia have a special feeling about them that makes going for a bike ride a pleasure. Let your retirement years bring back the fun of hopping on a bike -- and keep pedaling -- to explore the many and lovely views.
Bird Watching 
Don’t forget to bring your binoculars. The Southern Gulf Islands are positioned along the Pacific Flyway, a major flight path for migrating birds. The bird watching is outstanding throughout all the Southern Gulf Islands, and very plentiful throughout many regions of British Columbia. The southwest coast of British Columbia has Canada’s only Mediterranean-type climate which is great for attracting hundreds of bird species to make this area of British Columbia their home.
Kayaking 
The beauty and tranquility of the Southern Gulf Islands makes kayaking quite popular amongst the Islands. Kayaking the waters surrounding the Islands will be one of your best kayaking experiences, especially if it’s your first! Kayak expeditions, day tours and rentals are all available for your outdoor adventures throughout the islands.
Hiking 
If your are looking for a wilderness experience, hiking the Southern Gulf Islands ought to be it. The Islands trails range from short and easy strolls to the particularly challenging. So pack a lunch and try hiking some of the islands hotspots whether it be hiking through urban parks or along the ocean shores or to the top of that island mountain. You’ll always enjoy the Islands for your hiking adventures.
Beaches and Swimming
The Southern Gulf Islands beaches keep everyones’ beach experience a pleasant one. The calm waters around the islands can provide an aquatic playground or just the best place to relax and enjoy the perfect days of retirement.