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Visit Cortes Island, one of the Northern Gulf Islands
Strathcona, BC
Come visit Cortes Island, an island in the Discovery Islands archipelago on the coast of British Columbia. It is one of the Northern Gulf Islands.
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To get to Cortes Island, take the ferry from Quadra Island
Strathcona, BC
To get to Cortes Island from Vancouver Island, take the ferry from Campbell River to Quadra Island, and then take the ferry from Quadra Island to Cortes Island. The ferry ride from Quadra to Cortes takes about 45 minutes. Keep an eye out during this ferry ride- you might spot some orcas!
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The scenic ferry ride to Cortes Island takes 45 minutes
Strathcona, BC
To get to Cortes Island from Vancouver Island, take the ferry from Campbell River to Quadra Island, and then take the ferry from Quadra Island to Cortes Island. The ferry ride from Quadra to Cortes takes about 45 minutes. Keep an eye out during this ferry ride- you might spot some orcas!
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Welcome to Whaletown, the gateway to Cortes Island!
Whaletown, British Columbia, Canada
Welcome to Whaletown, the gateway to Cortes Island!
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Take a walk along the Gorge Harbour Marina in Whaletown
Whaletown, British Columbia, Canada
Whaletown, the gateway to Cortes Island! Walk along the shores of the Gorge Harbour Marina for some amazing views.
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Continue walking along the shores of Cortes Island to soak up the views
Strathcona, BC
Explore the beautiful shores of Cortes Island!
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Now onto the next stop: Red Granite Point
Strathcona, BC
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
Next stop on Cortes Island- Red Granite Point! Entrance to this short hike is at the end of Red Granite Road.
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It is a short hike to the highest point of Red Granite Point
Strathcona, BC
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
Amazing views from the highest point of Red Granite Point!
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There is a guestbook at Red Granite Point
Strathcona, BC
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
There is a guestbook at Red Granite Point for visitors to sign and leave comments.
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Taking the ferry off Cortes Island
Harbour Rd
Strathcona, BC
Bye bye Cortes Island! Until next time!