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First day - the quaint settlement of <a href="http://www.saltspringisland.org/fulford_harbour/fulford_harbour.htm" target="_blank">Fulford Harbour</a> on <a href="http://www.saltspringisland.org/" target="_blank">Saltspring Island</a> or anchor at <a href="http://gulfislandsnationalpark.com/national-park/portland-island.htm" target="_blank">Portland Island.</a>

Second day - Bedwell Harbour on South Pender Island.&nbsp; If you are lucky the Dall Porpoises <!--more-->may play around the bow of the boat as you cross Boundary Pass.&nbsp; Either stay at <a href="http://www.penderisland.info/beaumont-marine-park-south-pender-island/" target="_blank">Beaumont Marine Park</a> on a mooring or at anchor or docked at <a href="http://www.poetscove.com/" target="_blank">Poets Cove Resort</a>.&nbsp; Time for a shower and a swim in the outdoor pool.

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Third day - cruise to <a href="http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/montague/" target="_blank">Montague Harbour Marine Park</a> on Galiano Island.&nbsp; If the winds are light or you want a short day, you could stay the night at <a href="http://www.otterbaymarina.ca/" target="_blank">Otter Bay Marina</a> on North Pender Island.

Fourth day - Ganges Harbour on Saltspring Island.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.saltspringisland.org/ganges/ganges.htm" target="_blank">Ganges</a> is the largest town in the Gulf Islands.&nbsp; Be sure to check out the Craft Fair and all the shops.&nbsp; If you have a sweet tooth stop at "Glad's Candy &amp; Ice Cream Shop”.

Fifth day - anchor in Glenthorne Passage on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prevost_Island" target="_blank">Prevost Island</a>.

Sixth day - dock at Fulford Harbour on Saltspring Island or anchor in <a href="http://www.vancouverisland.com/parks/?id=525" target="_blank">Royal Cove on Portland Island</a>, whichever one you missed on the first day.

Seventh day - return to the Marina.

For more Gulf Islands destinations, visit the <a title="BC Boating Forum" href="http://www.cruising.bc.ca/boating_forum/index.php?board=2.0" target="_blank">BC Boating Forum</a>

 

Bruce Stott
Bruce Stott
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