Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Dionisio Point Provincial Park, Galiano Island


Dionisio Point Provincial Park, Galiano Island

Dionisio Point Provincial Park on quaint Galiano Island features rocky headlands flanked by sandy beaches and picturesque bays. Overlooking Porlier Pass, this park is accessible by boat only and provides opportunities for walk-in camping, fishing, boating, kayaking, wildlife viewing and scuba diving.
The forested uplands at Dionisio Point are rimmed by a varied and unique shoreline that includes sculpted sandstone shelves, pebble and sand beaches and colorful wildflower meadows. Fast flowing tidal currents have created a rich intertidal life - sea-stars, nudibranchs and chitons can be seen in the tide pools, and at times large quantities of swimming scallop shells can be found on the beaches.
This Gulf Island park has a rich human history. Large mounds along the shores mark the shell middens (refuse heaps) that indicate native occupation dating back more than 3,000 years. Castaway shells left by centuries of harvesting formed berms on the foreshore of the park. These middens contain many of the archaeological clues that help to unravel the history of earlier cultures. The park also contains well documented archeological sites previously used by the Penelakut First Nation. These sites are fenced to the public and identified though interpretive signage at Maple Bay.

Montague Harbour Provincial Park

The main route exploring along Shell Beach and around Gray Peninsula. Tons of views of the surrounding islands, local marine life and wildlife. Again do not stray off trails so to protect the sensitive soils and greenery.
Montague Harbour Provincial Park is able to service all explorers types. There is wilderness camping in tents, moorage for boats and room for the self contained RV visitors. There are 25 drive-in campsites within the forest areas and all have close access to the beach. Most campsites are on a first come first serve basis. There are 15 walk-in/cycle in tenting sites available also. Camping fees apply. Pit toilets, water tap are available. There is no showers or sani-station.

The Bellhouse Inn,stay two day here in Galiano island(Gulf island)

We live in eagle room.
The Eagle Room
The balcony provides a spectacular water view. The room is named after the eagles and turkey vultures that soar over the fields outside. The room has a queen size brass bed and en suite bathroom with a deep soaker tub.
This picture is take from the room, can see the ferry pass through the gulf.

Galiano island,Montague Harbour Provincial Marine Park

