Jonathan Ley's photos - Galiano Island

Galiano Island

May 2004: Exploring Galiano Island

		Galiano is a long skinny island that stretches north to south in the east part of the Gulf Islands. Here, the view extends back to the west. The mountains in the distance are on Vancouver Island. Galiano was named for Captain Dionisio Alcala Galiano of the Spanish naval vessel Sutil, who visited the area in 1792.

		Galiano is known for its abundant birdlife. This bald eagle was keeping watch over Active Pass - a channel that is always busy with boat traffic.

		This black Oystercatcher was picking limpets off the rocks near Montague Harbor. He sure had plenty to choose from!

		A beautiful sunset from near Montague Harbor closes another tranquil day on Galiano.

		Ok, this photo isn't near Galiano... it was taken from the ferry that connects Port Angeles with Victoria. But, I really liked the photo, and didn't know where else to put it!

Where is it?

		Galiano Island is located in the eastern part of Canada's Gulf Islands, between Vancouver Island, and Mainland British Columbia. The Gulf Islands are just north of the San Juan Islands in the USA.

Before you go...

		Galiano is the closest island to the British Columbia mainland, and frequently visited. It's wise to have a reservation if your're using the ferry to-from Tsawwassen, BC. FYI, Tsawwassen is pronounced "Suh-WAH-sun", and it is the location of a ferry dock located just south of Vancouver, BC - essentially this is the main Vancouver ferry dock.