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Crane & Robin

Right at Montague Harbour Marina, Crane & Robin serves seasonal food in a relaxed waterfront setting with a nice patio. It’s an easy stop after a kayak, a hike or a day on the water. Open during the warmer months, it's a great spot to catch the sunset over the harbour with a cold drink in hand.

Lola

Located inside the main Lodge at Bodega Ridge, Lola brings together the bold, comforting flavours of Southeast Asia. Chef Elmark Andres builds the menu around what is fresh on the island, including fish from local waters, greens from nearby farms and herbs from the Bodega garden.

This is comfort food that gives you a clear sense of place, but from a different angle. Lola is open Friday and Saturday nights from October to May.

The Valley Grill A go-to for casual lunches and dinners, The Valley Grill sits on a wide lot with a front lawn big enough for picnic tables overlooking the fields along Montague Road. It’s close to the Galiano Island Soap Works shop and only a short drive or bike ride from the Mount Galiano trailhead. The menu stays simple with burgers, tacos, poutine, and house-made soups: straightforward comfort food built for an easy island day. Plus, these guys are open all year round!

Pink Geranium

A short walk down Porlier Pass Road from Bodega Cove, The Pink Geranium is the inviting cedar-shingled building (with a fireplace and a patio wrapped around it) that works as a café, a small grocery and a simple community gathering spot. Here you’ll find wine, beer, cider, coffee, tea, pastries, soups, sandwiches and a solid range of local pantry items. A great place to pick up frozen meals like lasagna and soups. Open daily from 9 to 4.

Pilgrimme

Led by acclaimed chef Jesse McCleery (recently honoured with the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame's Local Champion Award), this intimate restaurant has earned national and international recognition, for its hyper-seasonal tasting menu shaped by the ingredients found in the island's forests, farms, and coastline. Reservations are essential and book up well in advance, so we recommend booking your seat as soon as you can.

Folia

Just off the ferry in Sturdies Bay, Folia is a small plant-based café and market set a little back from the road. They bake great bread and make plant-forward meals, small-batch pastries and carry a tight selection of thoughtful products. It’s a handy place to grab a sandwich before a hike.

Galiano is home to a thriving creative community, where world-renowned potters, painters, and storytellers find inspiration in the island's natural beauty and quieter way of life.

Take a self-guided tour through open studios—follow the roadside signs and see where your curiosity leads. From Ilana Fonariov's timeless pottery at IF Ceramics to Kenna Fair's atmospheric paintings, there's magic here.

For a full list of artists and studios, get in touch with Galiano Art Tour or check out the Yellowhouse Art Centre. This beloved local community hub showcases local, contemporary art and hosts workshops and events.

Rent an e-bike from The Pink Geranium or bring your own to discover the magic hidden around every bend along Galiano Island's winding roads and trails. Remember to exercise caution as you bike on roadways. While largely paved, most roads have no hard shoulders, and it's a good idea to let the ferry traffic subside before setting off.

At 27.5 km long and only 6 km wide at its widest, Galiano can technically be explored in a day, but why rush? Slow down and keep an eye out for beach access signs, delicious farm stands, secluded coves, and the joys of filling your panniers with tasty treats and special gifts.

For the more adventurous, we recommend you bring a gravel, cross, or mountain bike. With wider tires, you can link paved roads, gravel paths, and forest trails together to find hidden beaches, grandmother trees, and a few sneaky spots you wouldn't find otherwise.

Looking for farm-fresh goodness? Heading south from Bodega Ridge along Porlier Pass Rd, we love Cable Bay Farms, a beautiful spot growing nutrient-dense veg.

You'l also see produce stands set up on the side of the road at various points around the island.

Miss market day? Galiano is blessed with abundance. You'll find this bounty on offer at the island's many roadside farm stands located around every bend.

Then, on Saturday mornings from the May long weekend until the end of September, dive into farm-fresh Galiano-grown produce, local crafts, ceramics, coffee, and more. This joyous event is held at Galiano Lions Park, just outside of Sturdies Bay.

Endless kilometers of trails crisscross the island, just waiting to be explored. From easy walks along the beach to more challenging routes up Mount Galiano (and two trails accessed directly from Bodega Ridge), there is no better way to experience the wild side of Galiano than on foot.

Difficulty ranges from mild to moderate. For local tips, be sure to ask the Bodega Ridge team.