| Hornby Island offers a great variety of interesting wildlife, flora & fauna,
renowned kayaking, hiking & fishing, quality arts and crafts and fascinating
native history and geology.
The waters surrounding Hornby provide exceptional boating, scuba diving and
spectacular marine life. The pure white sand of Tribune Bay is known as one
of the most beautiful beaches in British Columbia and offers the warmest
swimming waters on the BC coast. "Beaching" is a popular activity on
Hornby - visitors come to view the spectacular petroglyphs and fossils
harboured by the island since a bygone era.
Known as a creative haven for artists, Hornby is an imaginative medley of
individuality. Many galleries and studios boast local pottery, paintings,
jewelry and carvings. In August, the island plays host to Hornby Festival -
a popular annual arts festival. The musically oriented should be sure to
participate in the Hornby Island Blues Society Blue's Festival in May.
There are so many things you can do while you enjoy your stay at Outer
Island and we are happy to help you plan your vacation activities. Here are
a few ideas to help you get started:
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Soak up the sun by the pool |
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Enjoy a friendly game of tennis |
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Visit our animals and take in our on-going farm activities. |
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Learn about country-living and natural farming |
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Fishing for the perfect salmon and exploring our spectacular island by boat |
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Hike through Helliwell Park amongst the wildflowers,Arbutus trees and cacti |
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Hunt for fossils and native petroglyphs |
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Kayak with sea lions, seals and Harlequin ducks |
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Studying fascinating marine life |
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Tour a variety of different artists workshops |
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Pick sea asparagus from the bay, dig clams in the sand and harvest fresh oysters from the beach for a wonderful dinner. |
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