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The shoreline of Galiano Island is dotted with remote coves.
Accommodations and Camping
Many of the travelers you'll meet on the ferry trip to Galiano will be staying for a
week or more in an island cottage. If this style of vacation sounds ideal to you, check
www.galianoisland.com for a choice of rentals, but do so well before planning your visit,
because the best ones fill fast.
Paradise Rock Ocean Front Cottage (310 Ganner Dr., 250/539-3404, $150) is typical
in all respects—water views from a private setting, self-contained, and with a deck holding
a propane barbecue—except that it can be rented for as few as two nights.
You'll see the magnificent gardens of the M Galiano Inn (134 Madrona Dr., 250/
539-3388 or 877/530-3939, www.galianoinn.com , $249-399 s or d), at the head of Sturdies
Bay, before the ferry docks. The elegant guest rooms infused with European charm come
in three configurations, and all have views extending down the bay to Mayne Island. Other
highlights include private balconies, super-comfortable beds, plush robes, luxury bathrooms
with soaker tubs, and extras such as CD players and coffeemakers. The inn is also home to
the Madrona del Mar Spa, the place to get pampered with a soothing hot stone massage or
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