GALIANO ISLAND, B.C. — Quiet beach walks: Check. Hikes through old-growth forests: Check. Whales and wild deer: Check. Mix the usual island pleasures with a dose of serendipity — as in who ...

Galiano is the closest Gulf Island to the laid-back metropolis, accessible by sea or sky. To travel over water, drive from Vancouver to Tsawwassen ferry terminal, 40 minutes south of the city, and ...

Galiano Island is the first stop on ferries from the B.C. mainland, about a one-hour ride from the Tsawwassen terminal south of Vancouver. You can, and should, make vehicle reservations: B.C ...