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Saturna Island
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Suffused with tranquillity, tiny Saturna is a natural retreat remote enough to deter casual
visitors. Almost half the island, laced with curving bays, stunning rock bluffs and tower-
ing arbutus trees, is part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and the only crowds
you'll see are feral goats that have called this munchable area home. If you've had
enough of civilization, this is the place to be. Visit the
Saturna Island Tourism Associ-
Sights & Activities
On the north side of the island,
Winter Cove
has a white-sand beach that's popular for
swimming, boating and fishing. If you're here for Canada Day (July 1), you should also
partake in the island's main annual event in the adjoining Hunter Field. This communal
with live music, sack races, beer garden and a carnivorous feast, is centered on a fire pit
surrounded by staked-out, slow-roasting sheep.
Walk off your meat belly the next day with a hike up
Mt Warburton Pike
(497m),
where you'll spot wild goats, soaring eagles and restorative panoramic views of the sur-
rounding islands: focus your binoculars and you might spy a whale or two sailing quietly
along the coast.
Wine fans can enjoy tastings and tours at
Saturna Island Winery
(
www.saturnavineyards.com
; 8 Quarry Rd;
11:30am-5pm)
, which also has an on-site bistro.
Sleeping & Eating
Saturna Lodge
HOTEL$$$
( 250-539-2254, 866-539-2254;
www.saturna.ca
;
130 Payne Rd; d from $129; )
A peaceful
respite from the outside world, this friendly lodge property is surrounded by tree-fringed
garden and offers six-room country-inn-style rooms (go for the spacious honeymoon
suite). You're not far from the waterfront here and rates include a hearty breakfast to fuel
you up for a day of exploring.
Wild Thyme Coffee House
CAFE$
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