Welcome to our Nature-Rich Community
We are located on the shared, unceded and asserted traditional territories of Penelakut, Lamalcha, Hwitslum, and other Hul’qumi’num speaking peoples as well as the ceded territories of Tswwassen First Nations. With these and all others who hold rights and responsibilities in and around the beautiful island now know as Galiano, we work to create partnerships with the people, plants and animals.
A Place for Families
Galiano is a great place to grow! As a small community of about 1,000 people, we are a close-knit community that still manages to respect the needs of introverts! We are fortunate to be home to many organizations dedicated to supporting families through programs including:
- Galiano Activity Centre Society – Our mission is to provide accessible recreational programming and facilities for all members of our community.
- Galiano Community Daycare is a licensed multi-age daycare open year round that runs a small classroom for up to eight children with a strong nature-based program.
- Galiano Community School & Strong Start
- The Galiano Club
- Including the Galiano Food Program and the ever-popular Games Night and Soup & Bread
- The Lions Club and their many seasonal community celebrations
- The skate park & many public park, trails, and beaches
- Check out our directory for more family-friendly resources
A Place to Play & Learn
The social scene on Galiano is a lot of fun! We have:
- Unique outdoor restaurants such as Wild 1, Flying Black Dog, La Lena and The Crane and Robin
- Indoor/patio gems such as Babes in the Woods Eatery, The Hummingbird Pub, Pilgrimme, Atrevida, Bowline, Solomon Rose Cafe & Gallery & Sturdies Bay Bakery
- Moped, Kayak, boat, bike, ebike and paddle board rentals and tours available with Gulf Island Kayaking, Kayaking with Ron, Galiano Adventures, Galiano Electric Bicycle Company
- Skill-building and nature-connecting workshops with the:
- Yellow House Art Centre, including live music shows, art displays and art classes
- Galiano Conservancy, including their Spring and Fall Herbal Harvest Workshops
- Biodiversity Galiano
- St. Margaret’s Church
A Place to Work
Galiano Island employers are always looking to hire support and talent! We have year-round and seasonal opportunities to suit many livelihoods including: hospitality, trades, science, education, health-care, environment, not-for-profit, community-development, government, real-estate, event-planning, transportation, culinary, and the arts! Galiano also welcomes and supports entrepreneurs and professionals who are able to work remotely.
Check our these job boards for a sample of what is on offer today:
Essential Services
Galiano has your back! These services are dedicated to helping those who need it:
- Post Office: The Loose Leaf
- Gulf Islands Insurance
- The Active Page Magazine
- (250) 539-2018
- Galiano Food Program
- Galiano Food Bank
- 1st and 3rd Friday of the Month, 11am – 1pm
- St. Margaret’s Church: 300 Burril Road
- Galiano Food Bank
- Galiano Health Care Society
- RestQ Animal Sanctuary
- Vet: Dr. Lis 250.539.5195
- Galiano Fire Rescue
- Massage
- Groceries
