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Hornby Island is a short ferry ride from Denman Island and is home to artists and artisans. There are a variety of studios and galleries on the island and a number of restaurants and shops. The Co-op grocery with its gas station is a major centre, as is the adjacent Ringside Market and the many shops located with it.
Also known for its beautiful beaches and hiking trails. Helliwell Provincial Park provides a day-use only park named for the Helliwell family who originally donated the land. It has a 5 km (3 mi.) walk along the spectacular bluff and the old -growth forest of firs, pines and oaks. Visitors are asked to keep dogs under control so as not to disturb nesting cormorants. In the spring, visitors may see sea lions and rare wildflowers in this unique setting.
Tribune Bay Provincial Park is a wide sheltered bay with some of the warmest ocean water in British Columbia. Its white sand beaches provide excellent family swimming and wading and its tidal pools provide hours of entertainment. Dogs are not allowed on this beach. There is a day use picnic area but no overnight camping.
There are a range of Hornby Island accommodations, including bed and breakfasts, cottages and RV and tenting campgrounds.
Waterfront or ocean view cottages on Hornby Island: fully self contained with breathtaking view of the ocean, the mountains of Vancouver Island and the sunset. Camping spaces for tenters, campers, and motor homes. Spend hours fishing off the dock! A superb sandy beach with safe swimming is 2 miles away. There are trails, beach combing, and some of the best fishing in the Gulf Islands.
Our family oriented camp-resort is on the bluffs above Lambert channel on the west coast of Hornby Island. We offer private, grassy, roomy, sun/shade campsites. We have a strict policy of No music (radios, car stereos, etc) - whispers after 11 PM. We are very busy in peak summer months. Think about coming to our beautiful location earlier in the spring or after Labour Day. We are open all year.
We are on twelve acres of spectacular and secluded waterfront property. With its extremely central location, ocean-view cabins, a cliff-side hot tub, seasonal licensed dining facility, and endless outdoor activities, you'll want to discover Hornby Island. With over 15 uniquely different cottages to choose from, each individual unit provides you with comfortable and rustically cozy accommodation.
Our private Hornby Island campground is next to the beautiful Tribune Bay Provincial Park. There are 116 drive-in sites, each one unique, 18 having electrical hook-up, all with fire pits and picnic tables. There are coin-operated hot showers, well maintained outhouses, ladies' and men's wash houses with outlets. We have a popular and unusual children's playground.
Tribune Bay Campsite
Hornby Island
5200 Shields Rd Box 12
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