Gulf Islands, Sointula & Malcolm in BC, Canada. Free Activities Guide.

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Sointula, BC, Canada : Travel Guide

Free Adventures... and Stuff in and around Sointula, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada:

Bere Point: Scenic Views of Queen Charlotte Straight while enjoying the comforts of crisp ocean air and glistening beaches. Day picnic sites and 8 overnight campsites are located on the premises. Access is from Pultenay Point Rd. onto a gravel road for 6 km.
Beach Walk in Sointula on Malcolm Island. Kick up some sand and walk the ocean beaches for about 10 km from the end of Kaleva Road. See the sea birds play, and watch the cruise ships whistle by.
Beautiful Bay Trail on Malcolm Island. Take a walk for 5 km and experience lush rain forested natural trail visiting Malcolm Lookout, a 212 ft high Sitka Spruce, Puoli Vali Canyon, Numas Lookout and of course Sandy Beach.
Big Lake: Bring the swimming gear and toys so to enjoy this popular local swimming hole. This is also the trail head for the Mateoja Heritage Trail. A great opportunity to experience the great outdoors while walking this wilderness path. Access off of Big Lake Rd.
Broughton Archipelago. Fantastic wildlife, wilderness viewing of some of Canada's most remote forests among the Islands. Whale and Black bear watching, beachcombing, sea birds over head leading the way. Explore and discover nature in the many secluded bays and inlets of the Islands. Located via boat. Tour guides available.
Historic Anchor: Ancient anchor depicting the past of the area and this villages history as a Finnish marine community. Located at the boat harbour off of First Street.
Kaleva Road: Little traffic and a slow leisurely drive along this road nets a wondrous show of ocean views, sandy beaches, with the opportunity of many pull off areas for a chance to sit back and relax in the sand surrounded by driftwood and sea birds.
Lost at Sea Memorial: To honor the brave people lost at sea fighting the battles of the ocean currents to establish a community and livelihood on Sointula. Located at the boat harbour off of First Street.
Mateoja Heritage Trail on Malcolm Island. Experience it all, swimming hole, benches, a big lake, marshland. 3 km trail ( 3 hour return) on a beautiful 1900's homestead transformed into a natural wonderland. Located on 3rd Street near ferry dock.
Michael Bigg's Ecological Reserve. A launching point for whale watching and fantastic wildlife viewing. Located at Robson Bight. Must book appointment.
Paul Spong's Orca Lab. For over 30 years this famous marine biologist has studied and observed the Killer Whale in it's natural habitat. Access by boat on Hanson Island. Must book prior to arrival for acceptance on or near premises.
Pultenay Point Lighthouse: One of the few Lighthouses left that is manned by humans. The friendly Lighthouse Keeper awaits your curious exploration and questions. Access from Pultenay Point Rd., park at close gate at the turn around and proceed for 15 minutes down trail to the beach. From there walk the beach for another 15 minutes until you reach the lighthouse.

Hiking, Biking, Walking, Parks, Trails, Adventures Sointula, BC, Canada : Travel Guide

Hiking, Biking, Walking, Parks, Trails, Adventures
Sointula, BC, Canada : Travel Guide