Gulf Islands

British Columbia

With sheltered waters, powerful tides and forested coastlines, the Gulf Islands are a chain of islands between southern Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia. Here, visitors and residents experience the beauty of Canada’s West Coast and the genuine friendliness of its coastal communities. Long treasured by residents for their tranquility and mild, sunny climate, the Gulf Islands are also a favourite retirement, recreation and part-time destination for people from all around the world.