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1. Hiking and Walking: Thetis Island has some natural hiking trails leading hikers on adventures following the unmarked and marked trails. Most of the hiking trails on Thetis island are easy grade and easily accessible. There are no parks on the island, but there are many public access points to the oceanfront and the easily hiked coastline on the west side of Thetis island.
   
   
2. Bird Watching: many visit Thetis Island for bird watching. The island draws the attention of many marine birds hence why Thetis is a trendy spot for the avid wing worshipper. Observe the Oyster Catchers, Blue Herons, Bald eagles, Ravens and the many other marine birds that patrol the shorelines.
   
   
3. Ocean Kayaking: Thetis Island is a launching point for many kayak adventures. The best spot to launch your kayak and begin a kayak adventure is from Preedy Harbour on the south end of Thetis. Ocean kayaking from Thetis has many opportunities for finding a good spot for overnight camping on a secluded private beach like Tent Island or Reid Island.
   
   
4. Ocean Fishing: Fishing is big on the islands and Thetis is also an adventure. Fishing the inlets and harbours of these islands many walk away with salmon captivated by the scenic natural landscape. Thetis Island has a marina service and moorage.
   
   
5. Sailing: Set sail with a smile and wonder in and out of the channels and passages of the Gulf Islands. Many have been fascinated by, 'The Cut', an infamous shallow, narrow passage between Thetis and Kuper Island. Set sail from or pull in for moorage at Telegraph Harbour, one of the most popular anchorages in the southern Gulf Islands.
   
   
6. Scuba Diving: Snorkel and fin enthusiasts love the Thetis Island area. The marine life among the carved out reefs and wrecks in the clear waters around Thetis, and the nearby drift diving site of Porlier Pass bring days of under water enjoyment for many scuba divers.
   
   
7. Chemainus BC Day Trip: Take the BC Ferry trip back to Chemainus and spend some quality time browsing in the community at the many unique gift shops or plan a trip to a show at the famous Chemainus Theatre. Take a trip over to Chemainus to follow the painted footsteps on a self guided tour of the 'World Famous Murals'.
   
   
8. Cycle: There is something therapeutic about biking down an island country road taking in magnificent ocean scenery using beaches as rest stops found at the end of a wilderness dead end backroads like you find on Thetis Island. Pilkey Point Road from the Ferry docks to Pilkey Point in the north end of Thetis is a must.
   
   
9. Kuper Island BC Day Trip: A day trip via a BC Ferry boat over to the 8.66 square kilometre island named Kuper Island is a trip to the home of the Penelakut First Nation people. The small island has a population of only 185 members of the Penelakut Band.

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