Galiano Island, BC

Have you ever heard about Galiano Island? Are you bored in Vancouver on the weekend? You have many places to explore and discover around here.

Galiano Island is one of the Canadian Southern Gulf Islands lying between Vancouver Island and British Columbia's Lower Mainland. It is located on the west side of the Strait of Georgia, is 27.5 km long, 6 km at our widest point, and 1.6 km across at our narrowest point. The population is just over a thousand residents.

The closest island to Vancouver and it is easily accessible from the mainland and local islands by ferry, boat or floatplane. Check it here for more informations: http://www.galianoisland.com/travel. Galiano is a small, but a long and narrow island. However, the island does not have public transportation. The tourists can drive or ride.

The island has lots and different activities to do, such as arts, culture and galleries; dining out; shopping; play outdoors; wellness & SPA experiences.

Come and enjoy it!

                                          Photo http://www.galianoisland.com/about

Jones Lake, BC, Canada

Located in easy to access area of lower mainland between Vancouver and Hope.  Exit no. 151 from highway no.1 about 20 minutes past Chilliwack directly to forest service road gravel covered that runs 10km up to Jones lake. Always better to access when using a 4x4, but the road is not bad for every car

The lake serves as a recreational area for Camping, fishing boating, hiking, mountain biking and swimming (in summers) and is also a source of hydroelectric power for BC. Heavy snowfall during the winter month restricts vehicle access sometime (have a check before you leave)

Three are two campsites Jones Lake Main and Jones Lake west

There are 2 recreational area on the north shore of the reservoir and is accessible for camping, pit toilets and picnic tables

Camping Are

Jones Lake Main

North of Boulder Creek	South of Boulder Creek
·      31 campsites ·      4 toilets  ·      No drinking water available  ·      Access to car top boats	·      6 campsites ·      Grassy landing ·      2 toilets ·      No drinking water available  ·      17 vehicle parking

Jones Lake West

·      18 campsites ·      Grassy land with picnic table ·      6 parking lot ·      No drinking water ·      2 picnic table and pit toilets

For more information have a look at the videos telling you more about the things to do there and the  beautiful lake..