Some excerpts from the website of The Woodruff that might be useful
Galiano Woodruff Bed and
Breakfast. 870 Bluff Road Galiano Island British Columbia V0N 1P0.
Tel/
fax: 250-539-5844. Galiano Island Accommodation. Galiano Woodruff Bed
Breakfast. Relax in our comfortable west-coast home, close to
quiet walks and secluded beaches. Staying at Galiano Woodruff. Your hosts Carolyn and Brian welcome you to our country home on Galiano Island. Jenny (our friendly dog) and Willy (our shy cat) will also be there to greet you. For summer guests, there is a large deck to relax, read a book and enjoy afternoon
tea, served daily at 4:00 p.m. For winter guests and those wetter spring and autumn days, choose a book from our eclectic library and snuggle up in front of the fire. To top off a relaxing day, enjoy the soothing hot
tub. Our bed and
breakfast rooms -- Angelica, Sage, and Rosemary -- all have private
baths (one en
suite) and queen size beds. A full
breakfast is served which includes fresh
coffee (also various teas), fruit and juice as well as home made condiments and baked goods. For those wanting a bit more privacy, we also have a self-contained one bedoom view cabin. Surrounded by Nature and Wildlife. Situated on five acres with a pastoral view, a view of the Coastal Mountains and Mount Baker, Galiano Woodruff is located on a
quiet road close to forested walks and secluded beaches; and yet only a short drive from the local stores, marina and
restaurants. You'll find cycling, kayaking, boating, horse-back excursions, or just relaxation. Both Bluff Park and Matheson Point (a newly acquired park) are within walking distance. Matheson Point provides a secluded beach where you can sleep the day away or watch the ferries go by. We also offer two complimentary bicycles. View Active Pass and the other Gulf Islands from Bluff Park, as well as eagles, hawks and other birds. You may see wild mink and otters, and in the summer it's likely you'll see our local Orcas. It's easy to get here. Easily accessible by BC Ferries via Victoria (Swartz Bay) on Vancouver Island and Vancouver (Tsawwassen) on the lower mainland. More information is available on the. Getting to Galiano page or
phone 250-539-5844. You can give a friend or loved one a wonderful gift of a much needed getaway! Please check through our site and then contact us for details. For listings in other locations, check. To check on other resources, facilities and activities on Galiano Island, Please check
Galiano Island Accommodation: Galiano Woodruff BB. Galiano is one of British Columbia's southerly Gulf Islands. It is situated midway betwen Vancouver on the Lower Mainland and Victoria on Vancouver Island. For readers not so familiar with the area, Galiano is situated in the Gulf Islands between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. This is a lush area, of spectacular forests, rocks and wildlife. But because of the sheltering effect of Vancouver Island, we receive only about 25 inches of rain per year; a very pleasant medium. Galiano is 17 miles long and is three miles wide at its widest point (the south end of the island). Galiano Woodruff Bed and
Breakfast is located at the southerly end of the island, two kilometers from the ferry terminal. Midden beaches, intriguing rock formations, spectacular vistas from bluffs, animal and bird life viewing all await the naturalist. For the sport enthusiast, a nine hole
golf course awaits you, for the cyclist there are many backroads and trails awaiting discovery and for the ocean bound canoeist and kayaker there are intriguing rock formations to discover along the coastline. Liliana Kleiner Out of the Blue, Oil, 1999, 12 x 24. Many extraordinary artist's and craftspeople live on Galiano. Their art is available in local stores and in their own
studios. Liliana 's stunning, large canvases bring the
beauty and mystery of Galiano's landscape into the realm of the mystical. We wanted to show you some of her paintings here because she captures the mood of Galiano so well, and because we're proud to display her work at Woodruff. If you think this is mesmerising and beautiful, you can see more of them at. And after you've seen some more paintings, come to Galiano and experience the real thing! Read more about Galiano. Carolyn's weaving, and the work of many other BC artists, is displayed at Arts Off Main. Arts Off Main is an artist-run gallery-store-
studio that offers a wide variety of art, both fine and functional, featuring various media, and a wide selection of art cards. Our aim is to offer art that is both attractive and accessible. Store hours are:Wednesday through Sunday, 11 to 6. 216 East 28th Ave Vancouver BC. V5V 2M4
Tel: 604-876-2785
What a lovely B B experience. Our first B B we've stayed at - What lovely people you are! Great
breakfast...thank you! Denise and Mark, Kelowna July 2001. A wonderful stay. Delicious meals, good conversation and a beautiful place for walks and rests. I'm sure I'll be back. Ellen, Hamilton, Ontario July 2001. We had lovely peaceful nights here. Thank you... Reiko and Peter, Vancouver July 2001. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Jennifer and Cora, Ontario July 2001. Thanks Carolyn and Brian for a lovely stay. We adored Jenny, the children will remember her forever. She is brilliant. Zinnie, Neal and Julian, California August 2000. Merci, Merci, Merci for making our stay so comfortable. We felt so good here. Marie. July 2000. We were so lucky to chance upon two wonderful hosts like yourselves Carolyn and Brian. Jenny was a gracious gentle guide to the awesome beach. Will most defintely recommend your home to friends. Ethel and Darlene, Edmonton, Alberta July 22 1999. We had a wonderful stay here. We love the island and think our time here was more special due to the care and friendliness of the two of you. Thank you. Amy and Mark, Vancouver, BC August 1999. Felt totally at home, delicious food, beautiful house. I'll be back for sure. D. Smith, Vancouver, BC August 1998. Thank you very much for everything. We found here much more than a simple bed and
breakfast but also open hearts and generous people. Winston, Vancouver, B.C. July 1998. Thank you for a wonderful stay. You have a gorgeous place. Lucky you! We had a great time. Jenny treated us to an incredible walk through the forest. We love your artwork. Great
breakfasts. Linda and Tom, California
More on Galiano Island's Natural
Beauty. THE SURROUNDING NATURAL
BEAUTY. BC's Gulf Islands provide naturalists, artists and other explorers with a wonderful and increasingly rare opportunity to relax and wander the
quiet forests and along the beaches where life offers itself in abundance. Galiano, with 1000 permanent residents on 35 square kilometers, is characterized by its sculpted sandstone shores, huge curving arbutus trees and soaring eagles. Numbers of eagles nest on the island, and one arbutus was measured by a friend at 18 feet in diameter! Galiano features a network of protected areas comprising over 12% of the island, including Dionisio Point Park and Coon Bay. This beautiful 350 acre park offers some of the most striking views and walks in the Gulf Islands, and promises a profusion of spring wildflowers. You'll have direct access to miles of hiking trails bringing you to one of the most outstanding spots in this area of BC; Coon Bay. A few miles to the south is Bodega Ridge, another Galiano treasure. Miles of walking trails and less traveled paths offer themselves to the visitor, who can walk in peace and privacy through the Douglas-fir forest to the beaches of adjacent Dionisio Point Provincial Park.
Galiano Island Accommodation: Galiano Woodruff Bed and
Breakfast.
Tel/
fax: 250-539-5844 email:
galianowoodruff@gulfislands.com. BC Ferries: 1-888-223-3779 in BC. (250) 386-3431 outside of BC
Galiano Island Accommodation Galiano Woodruff BB. Yes! There are about 10 hummingbirds! To book a stay please
phone 250-539-5844. Bed and
Breakfast $95 per night double $75 per night single Discount for bookings over 5 nights. Check-in time is after 3pm. We encourage a scent-free household to prevent chemical sensitivities. Cancellation Policy Cancelling your stay prior to seven days of your stay, a full refund minus a 15% administration fee will apply. If you cancel your stay within the week of your booking, we will make every attempt to rebook your scheduled stay and return your refund minus a 15% administration fee. If we are unable to secure a booking for this time, your deposit will be forfeit.
Getting to Galiano Island and then to Galiano Woodruff. Galiano Woodruff Bed and
Breakfast on Galiano Island is easily reached by a picturesque ferry ride, from Vancouver, Victoria, or other Southern Gulf Islands. You can travel with your vehicle or as a foot passenger. Plan your itinerary by accessing the BC Ferries website at. Or, you can go directly to the. Southern Gulf Islands Ferry Schedule. ONCE YOU'RE ON GALIANO. The map below indicates the shortest route to Galiano Woodruff BB. We're about a five-minute drive from the ferry. Click here for a print-friendly version of the map. If you come without a car, there is a shuttle bus available. Please tell us when you book and we will arrange for a bus.
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quiet, peaceful country retreat. The view from the cabin deck. The cabin's interior is homey, clean, and comfortable. VIEW PHOTOS OF GALIANO