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Island and commumity in British Columbia, Canada
Photo: David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Hornby Island is off the coast of Central Vancouver Island in British Columbia. It's a blend of laid back and scenic with parks, beaches, hiking/biking trails and vistas.
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Park located on a rocky headland best known for its oceanside hike on top of the Helliwell bluffs. The 5 km loop has plenty of views of Hornby Island and across the Strait of Georgia to the Coast Mountains. Other highlights include some old-growth Douglas fir forest and, in spring, wildflowers near the cliffs. Offshore is Flora Islet, a diving spot that is one of two places in the world to see the Six-gill shark.
A series of parks and crown land that preserve Mount Geoffrey, the highest point on the island, and nearby cliffs. The 50 km of hiking and mountain biking trails go through forests, along cliff tops and to the peak of Mount Geoffrey (330 m) for some panoramic views. Trails range from wide and good for walking to expert-rated biking trails; a good map is available from the park's website.
Golden-white sand beach with shallow clear water that is popular for swimming, skimboarding and standup paddleboarding.
Shallow sandy bay and beach that's popular for swimming. Parking is along the side of the road with a number of access points to the beach. Drivers should respect the private property and not block driveways.
A coastal park on the east side of Denman Island with forested areas and areas with seasonal wildflowers.
Bike rentals and sales, as well as paddleboard and skimboard rentals. Rentals are by the hour, day or week.
Local farm fresh ingredients and a varied menu with breakfast options, sandwiches, burgers, salad and a noodle bowl. Many of the breakfast items have vegetarian or gluten-free options.
Self-contained cottages with one or two bedrooms and include full kitchens. The campsites accommodate tents or RVs and some have electrical hook-ups. The location is a short walk to a beach and the trails at Mt Geoffrey park. There is also a general store on site with baked goods, coffee, sandwiches and pizza.
16 cottages on a large property with a rocky beach. Many of the cottages have full kitchens and can sleep between 2-8 people.
Family-oriented campground with just over 50 sites between the main road and a beach. Some sites have power hook-ups. Amenities include two flush toilets, eight outhouses, coin-operated showers, laundry facilities, children's playground and beach access.
116 drive-in campsites with fire pits and picnic tables. 18 sites have electrical hook-ups and some sites are shaded. Amenities include showers (coin-operated), outhouses, women's and men's wash houses, a dryer and a children's playground. The campground has a good location, being next to the Ringside Market (with shops, food and a sports rental shop) and is walking distance to Tribune Bay beach. Reviewers indicate it can get crowded and is sometimes noisy at night.
Local grocery and hardware store, pharmacy and post office. Groceries are on the main floor and the hardware is downstairs.
By bus
A bus can get you to the Buckley Bay ferry terminal, then you can walk on the ferry to Denman Island.
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