Iain's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Check out the gardens and gift store at Hollyhock.
9 locals recommend
Hollyhock Leadership Learning Centre
Highfield RoadCheck out the gardens and gift store at Hollyhock.
The museum always has wonderful exhibits and archives of Cortes inhabitants.
7 locals recommend
Cortes Island Museum & Archives
957 Beasley RdThe museum always has wonderful exhibits and archives of Cortes inhabitants.
Check out the Gorge Harbour Marina for the beautiful natural resort, pool, restaurant, art exhibits, free live music in the summer evenings.
6 locals recommend
Gorge Harbour Marina Resort
1374 Hunt RdCheck out the Gorge Harbour Marina for the beautiful natural resort, pool, restaurant, art exhibits, free live music in the summer evenings.
Hank's Beach
Take a lovely forest walk to stunning views.
The best sunsets on the island and easy launch for all your water sports.
9 locals recommend
Smelt Bay Provincial Park
The best sunsets on the island and easy launch for all your water sports.
A little treasure on the island, Marnie’s Books are carefully selected and many include local authors as well as art supplies and gifts.
Marnie's Books
Sutil Point RoadA little treasure on the island, Marnie’s Books are carefully selected and many include local authors as well as art supplies and gifts.
Squirrel Cove
Craft Shop with handmade gifts all locally crafted.
Food scene
Mansons Hall
983 Beasley RdFriday Market
12-3pm
Local fresh produce, good eats, arts and crafts.
The food co-op has a large selection of organic and natural foods, locally made gifts and a tasty bakery and cafe.
9 locals recommend
Cortes Natural Food Co-op
800 Sutil Point RdThe food co-op has a large selection of organic and natural foods, locally made gifts and a tasty bakery and cafe.
Cortes Market
809 Sutil Point RdGeneral super market on the south end.
General store with stunning views looking towards Desolation Sound. Gas and Diesel available.
Squirrel Cove Trading Post
1611 Forrest RoadGeneral store with stunning views looking towards Desolation Sound. Gas and Diesel available.