Imagine this list as the ingredients to an active mind, to spiritual cleansing, a good time Sointula Island style. An illustration of the character and personality of this community. This is not a list of preference or a ranking system or did we take bribes. The list is based on conversations, observations and listening. The list is our experiences recorded in our minds transferred to our pens. A "put on paper thing" with the goal of getting you, the Visitor, pumped up and your wheels turning, heart pounding so you will focus on the adventure at hand-it is travel mode time! Please plan accordingly people because some activities are seasonal, require guides or tour charter companies. Booking early is recommended. Smiles on arrival is compulsory.
Refer to Attractions Page or Free Stuff for listings.

1. Relaxation: Void of the big city amenities and distractions. An Island get-a-way to escape the trails of big city living. A retreat island where the marine life, sandy beaches, trails, and ocean views entertain it's guests. This is a destination for recharging ones batteries and rediscovery of ones self.

2. Hiking and Walking: Explore the Mateoja Trail and the Beautiful Bay Trail, or take in the miles and miles of sandy beaches. Start more central and walk the small village square meeting Locals on the way to exploring sandy shores of this coastal community.

3. Whale Watching: Bere Point is rumored to be a favorite spot for the Orcas because of the relief from the rubbing rocks they so often enjoy. Also available is local tours to see the Orca pods in their natural habitat.

4. Beach Worshipping: Whether you enjoy relaxing on the fine sand, walking the shores of pebbled beaches or climbing boulders and driftwood thrown ashore - it is all here. There are miles of beaches and ocean views of channels, straights and surrounding islands.

5. Biking: Paved roads leading to gravel roads taking to elevated ocean views, through tunnels of looming trees or quiet coves for resting. Take the ferry with your bike and continue the journey on the island or rent a bike in the village. Peddle, peddle because there is a lot of beach to see.

6. Canoeing and Kayaking: Beautiful coastlines await. Explore the coves and inlets like Mitchell Bay, Rough Bay and Pultenay Point. More experienced paddlers can venture the east side of the island with rougher currents to explore like Bere Point, Black Bluff and Trinity Bay.

7. Ocean Fishing: Pick the bait and set out on the waters of the Broughton Archipelago. Many bays and inlets to enhance your fishing intuition. Cast a line at Robson Bight, or near Swanson Island, in Knight Inlet, or Chio Channel. Salmon, Cod, and Halibut call this home. Arrive with that fishing feeling because it is going to be a blast on these crystal clear ocean waters. An adventure for sure.

8. Scuba Diving: Stated as some of the best temperate water diving in the world. Crystal clear ocean with fantastic visibility. Explore off the coast of Cormorant or Malcolm Islands where some of best coral formations and visibility can be found. Grab your gear and plan ahead because it is going to take you days to see everything this underwater paradise has to offer.

9. Boating: Coves, bays, inlets - explore the surrounding wilderness extravaganza the islands of Stubbs, Pearse and in and around Cormorant and Malcolm islands can offer. Dock into Sointula's Lions Harbour which offers an overnight rest and moorage while planning the activities for your next day.

10. Wildlife Watching: Observe the roaming deer living around the village and the backroads, the assortment of marine birds patrolling the skies and sandy beach shorelines, the barking of the sea lions in the distance or observe the Orca Whales swimming in pods off the coastline from the safety of your tour guides boat.