Galiano Island is a long, relatively narrow, island of 57 sq km. It is the second largest of the big islands. Galiano has a population of about 1000 people. Galiano was named after Captain Dionisio Alcala Galiano of the Spanish naval vessel Sutil in 1792.

Galiano enjoys fast ferry service to Tsawwassen on the BC Mainland, near Vancouver (approx. 50 minute trip). The ferry then goes on to Mayne, Pender, and Salt Spring.

Galiano is also home to the Gulf Islands Film and Television School. Set in a former logging camp, the school's students produce award winning work during the intensive week long courses.

Galiano, like Pender, offers foreshore on Georgia Strait, with panoramic views back to Vancouver/Lower Mainland and coastal mountains. The more protected oceanfront options, facing Trincomali Channel and looking across to Salt Spring Island, can be steep/"high bank", with difficult access to the beach.


Montague Harbour Marine Park
Located at the northwest end of Montague Harbour is the oldest marine park in British Columbia. Established in 1959, Montague Harbour Marine Park is one of the most popular with Gulf Island's boaters.

The park features white shell beaches, 35 mooring buoys, boat launching ramp, a dock for dinghies and other small boats. There are campsites for tents and RVs. Reservations may be made by calling 1-250-689-9025.