Guidebook for Galiano Island

Andrea
Guidebook for Galiano Island

Restaurants, Pubs, Farmer’s Market

Galiano has loads of options for delicious food.
Great little restaurant with fresh ingredients and delicious pizzas. Call ahead if you want to pick up a pizza. Also has gluten free pizza crusts for substitution.
15 locals recommend
Babes in the Woods
60 Sturdies Bay Rd
15 locals recommend
Great little restaurant with fresh ingredients and delicious pizzas. Call ahead if you want to pick up a pizza. Also has gluten free pizza crusts for substitution.
20 locals recommend
pilgrimme
2806 Montague Rd
20 locals recommend
Delicious bakery and coffee shop
13 locals recommend
Sturdies Bay Bakery & Cafe
44 Madrona Dr
13 locals recommend
Delicious bakery and coffee shop
Fish Tacos, frozen cocktails, craft beer, seaside dining with glorious views and beautiful sunsets. Open seasonally @ Montague Harbour Marina
13 locals recommend
The Crane and Robin Restaurant
3451 Montague Rd
13 locals recommend
Fish Tacos, frozen cocktails, craft beer, seaside dining with glorious views and beautiful sunsets. Open seasonally @ Montague Harbour Marina
Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa
134 Madrona Dr
14 locals recommend
Hummingbird Pub & Family Restaurant
47 Sturdies Bay Rd
14 locals recommend
Best spot for something quick while waiting for the ferry.
Max & Moritz Spicy Island Food Truck
Best spot for something quick while waiting for the ferry.
Find it nestled next to the Daystar Market, licensed, Thai and seasonal cuisine. Take-out and eat-in
6 locals recommend
Wild1 Cookhouse
Georgeson Bay Road
6 locals recommend
Find it nestled next to the Daystar Market, licensed, Thai and seasonal cuisine. Take-out and eat-in
Contemporary West Coast Cuisine, Oceanfront dining, live music Friday nights. Prime Rib Sundays
Atrevida Restaurant
134 Madrona Dr
Contemporary West Coast Cuisine, Oceanfront dining, live music Friday nights. Prime Rib Sundays
Newly re-opened and just steps from the cottage. Delicious espresso coffee, teas, and baked goods. Fresh Artisan made bread. A local treasure!
Oxeye
2470 Sturdies Bay Rd
Newly re-opened and just steps from the cottage. Delicious espresso coffee, teas, and baked goods. Fresh Artisan made bread. A local treasure!
Inn and restaurant
Woodstone Manor
Inn and restaurant
Southeast Asia meets the Gulf Islands by Chef Elmark Andres. They serve locally caught seafood and local produce from the island, much of which is from the Bodega Ridge Farm. The menu is written in a blend of Tagalog and English. Family style/sharing plates with bright surprising flavours and a focus on fire-forged ingredients. Open weekend evenings, call ahead for reservations.
Bodega Ridge
120 Manastee Rd
Southeast Asia meets the Gulf Islands by Chef Elmark Andres. They serve locally caught seafood and local produce from the island, much of which is from the Bodega Ridge Farm. The menu is written in a blend of Tagalog and English. Family style/sharing plates with bright surprising flavours and a focus on fire-forged ingredients. Open weekend evenings, call ahead for reservations.

Grocery & Markets

Find everything you'll need here just a few short minutes from the cottage. Good selection of cold beer, cider and wine.
10 locals recommend
Galiano Garage, Groceries & Liquor Agency
Madrona Drive
10 locals recommend
Find everything you'll need here just a few short minutes from the cottage. Good selection of cold beer, cider and wine.
General Store & Market You’ll find meat & seafood, produce & dairy, clothing & sunglasses, toiletries, books, giftware and toys. Grab an espresso and baked goods or ice cream. You’ll also find a fishing store and fuel dock here.
7 locals recommend
Montague Harbour Marina
3451 Montague Park Rd
7 locals recommend
General Store & Market You’ll find meat & seafood, produce & dairy, clothing & sunglasses, toiletries, books, giftware and toys. Grab an espresso and baked goods or ice cream. You’ll also find a fishing store and fuel dock here.
Liquor Store Groceries Drugstore Ice cream Ice Camping supplies Bait and tackle Pet food
11 locals recommend
The Corner Store & Galiano Liquor Agency
61 Georgeson Bay Rd
11 locals recommend
Liquor Store Groceries Drugstore Ice cream Ice Camping supplies Bait and tackle Pet food
Great assortment of local and organic fresh vegetables and fruit. Local dairy and meat, vegan and gluten-free grocery selection. Coffee, tea, Bread and baked goods. Bath & wellness products. Also Solomon Rose Cafe and Gallery seasonally operated espresso bar, fine art gallery and used bookstore
13 locals recommend
The Market
96 Georgeson Bay Rd
13 locals recommend
Great assortment of local and organic fresh vegetables and fruit. Local dairy and meat, vegan and gluten-free grocery selection. Coffee, tea, Bread and baked goods. Bath & wellness products. Also Solomon Rose Cafe and Gallery seasonally operated espresso bar, fine art gallery and used bookstore

Sightseeing

Beautiful views looking over to Mayne Island and Active Pass. Watch eagles, ravens and hawks soaring above.
Bluff Road
Bluff Road
Beautiful views looking over to Mayne Island and Active Pass. Watch eagles, ravens and hawks soaring above.

Parks & Nature

Stunning stretches of white shell beaches and secret coves. Great for swimming and viewing the sailboats nestled in the calm sheltered waters. Great for beach combing and viewing marine wildlife. Lovely easy walk around the provincial park. Beautiful picnic spot and easy launch for kayaks and canoes. Boat launch too.
18 locals recommend
Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park
550 Montague Park Rd
18 locals recommend
Stunning stretches of white shell beaches and secret coves. Great for swimming and viewing the sailboats nestled in the calm sheltered waters. Great for beach combing and viewing marine wildlife. Lovely easy walk around the provincial park. Beautiful picnic spot and easy launch for kayaks and canoes. Boat launch too.
Beautiful picnic spot to watch all the activity through Active Pass. If you are lucky you might even spot some resident Orcas
10 locals recommend
Bellhouse Provincial Park
Bellhouse Road
10 locals recommend
Beautiful picnic spot to watch all the activity through Active Pass. If you are lucky you might even spot some resident Orcas
Explore the seashore at this secluded spot. Where the rock curls over you.
8 locals recommend
Dionisio Point Provincial Park
8 locals recommend
Explore the seashore at this secluded spot. Where the rock curls over you.