An easy hike along the water, mostly through forest. Most people take 4 hours.
Easy · 9.6 km round trip · climb not listed · 4 hours · Dogs: check local rules
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Further afield · ~110 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check Galiano Club / local trails before you go.
From the Sturdies Bay ferry slip on Galiano Island, walk up Sturdies Bay Rd toward Whaler Bay, take the Sturdies Bay Trail archway and then Bluffs Trail into the woods. Follow a sequence of forks (several unmarked) to a gravel road and climb to the Bluffs Park summit overlooking Active Pass. Return via an old track past an abandoned cabin, broom thickets and a hydro right-of-way, or along the shore at low tide.
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| Region | Further afield |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | all year |
| Trailhead | Bluffs Park, Galiano Island |
| Parking & transit | Little or no transit; plan to drive. |
| Permits & passes | Check the land manager's page for current fees and passes. |
| Dogs | Check local rules |
| Kid-friendly | Better for older, fit kids or adults |
| Highlights | Lakes & water, Forest |
| Crowds | Not rated yet |
| Managed by | Galiano Club / local trails |
Many unmarked forks; follow directions carefully. Beach return only at low tide, on dry rock, for surefooted hikers. Requires a ferry.
Numbers are approximate. Check Galiano Club / local trails for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 9.6 km (round trip) with roughly not listed of elevation gain. Most people take 4 hours. Figures are approximate; check Galiano Club / local trails before you go.
Rules vary or change here. Check the land manager before bringing a dog.
Check the land manager's page for current fees and passes.
Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.
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Hike Vancouver. "Bluffs Park (Galiano Island)." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/bluffs-park-galiano/
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