Some excerpts from the website of Lyall Harbour Bed & Breakfast that might be useful
Saturna Island is the most southerly and easterly of the Southern Gulf Islands. With its moderate climate, friendly locals, and easy access from Victoria and Vancouver, Saturna is an ideal year-round getaway. Come and enjoy the peace and tranquility of our beautiful Gulf Island retreat. Photo by Rick Tipple. A naturalist's paradise, the thirty-three square kilometer area includes forests, wetlands, mud
flats, rock bluffs, reefs and beaches. Kayaking, cycling, and hiking are all popular pastimes with visitors, and there are miles of scenic coastlines and roads to explore. Saturna is also the least developed and most pristine of the Gulf Islands, with approximately half of the island protected under the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (GINPR). Parks on Saturna Island. Island facilities include; two general stores, post
office, liquor store, fuel for cars and boats, artists' galleries and
studios, a local
pub and quality
restaurants. All are in walking distance of Lyall Harbour Bed
Breakfast. The south-facing side of the island is home to the Saturna Island Family Estate Winery with its vineyards,
bistro and wine
shop. photo by V.Savastiouk. For more information about Saturna Island, visit the Saturna Island Tourism Association web site:
www.saturnatourism.com
Open year round on Saturna Island, we are a BC Government Approved accommodation. Our all-season rates are in Canadian dollars and include a full gourmet
breakfast for each guest. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Interac. Please
phone us at our toll-free number to book your reservation: Toll Free: 1-877-473-9343. $105 per night single occupancy. $135 per night double occupancy. $30 per night each additional guest. Please note we have a two-night minimum stay policy. Accommodation at Lyall Harbour Bed
Breakfast is by reservation. A deposit equal to the first night's accommodation is required on all bookings to confirm the reservation. Deposits may be made by credit card at the time of booking or by promptly forwarding a cheque or money order payable to Lyall Harbour Bed
Breakfast. Please note we have a 10 day cancellation policy.*. * As a small establishment, cancellations have a significant effect on our
business and we must therefore adhere to a strict cancellation policy of ten days. If cancellation becomes necessary and you notify us at least ten days prior to your reservation date, we will refund your deposit or
transfer your booking to another date. We regret that deposits are otherwise non-refundable.
Almost one half of Saturna's stunning landscape of bays, valleys and high rock bluffs are protected within the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (GINPR). The GINPR mandate is to preserve the valuable ecosystems and natural habitats in the Gulf Islands. It also ensures that large areas of Saturna will remain undeveloped for future generations. Most of the GINPR areas are accessible by road or a small hike, and the scenery is simply spectacular. Exploring the national park reserve is best done at a leisurely pace and in ways that leave little or no trace of your passing through. In addition to the GINPR, Thomson Park is a small community park at Saturna Beach. There is also public beach access at Veruna Bay, located just west of Winter Cove. East Point is a small but spectacular marine park at the eastern tip of the island. Easily accessible by road, the former grounds of the Saturna Island Light Station was acquired by Parks Canada to become part of the GINPR. Most of the park is a grassy bluff, leading down to a small unsupervised swimming beach, and a fabulous area of eroded sandstone rock formations. There are also magnificent views of Boundary Pass and the San Juan Islands. The western side of the park has high cliffs where you can curl up and bask in the warm sun, and where a local pod of Orcas regularly passes through in the summer months. The Lyall Creek Trail can be accessed from both its highest point on Narvaez Bay Road and from Valley Road in the heart of the valley. The relatively short hike features a scenic waterfall near the top of the trail and passes through a beautiful forest area with ferns and mosses. The trail is steep and for the sure-footed. Mount Warburton Pike. Photo by V.Savastiouk. At 397 metres (1,303 ft.), Warburton Pike is the second highest point of land in the Gulf Islands, and one of the most spectacular viewing points. Panoramic views of the neighbouring gulf islands, Vancouver Island, and Boundary Pass are simply breathtaking. There are soaring eagles, ravens, and feral goats to be seen, and many of the trees along the rock-bluffs are original old-growth.This is also the start of the Brown Ridge Trail, and hikers are reminded not to go near the cliff edges. Access to Mt. Warburton Pike is via Harris and Staples Road. Narvaez Bay is one of the most beautiful and least visited areas in the Southern Gulf Islands, although the park is easily accessible from a hiking trail at the end of Narvaez Bay Road. The beaches at Echo Bay and Little Bay are wonderful places to relax and enjoy nature, or watch the freighters passing through Boundary Pass. Photo by Kathy Olson. Russell Reef is a shoreline reef along the north coastline of Saturna. Located not far from Winter Cove, access to the shoreline is through a small
parking area on East Point Road. There are splendid views along Georgia Strait, and the reef contains many inter-tidal
pools rich with sea life. Please be sure to respect the natural habitat of this area. While not a park, the end of Lyall Harbour has a small pebble beach with public access. During the summer months, fantastic sunsets can be seen from the harbour, looking up Navy
Channel between Mayne and Pender Islands. Located on the south side of the island, Taylor point is a spectacular area with stands of old growth trees, large rock formations and a sandy beach. It is the original site of a sandstone quarry and barge dock, with historic remnants of a stone house built by the quarry owner George Taylor in 1892. Sandstone from this quarry was used to build the Victoria Legislature buildings. Public access is by kayak or small boat only, and the land surrounding Taylor Point is private property. There are no facilities. Thomson Community Park. Thomson Community Park is located on the south side of the island at historic Saturna Beach, the original site of the July 1st Lamb
Barbecue. This is a fantastic part of the island to explore, although much of the surrounding land is private property. Access to the park is from Harris Road, or by boat or kayak. A short walk up from the park will take you to the Saturna Island Vineyards. Winter Cove Park is one of the most accessible and well visited parks on the island. It is also one of the most scenic with much natural diversity in a small area. A well established loop trail will take you to the point at Boat Passage, with breath taking views of Winter Cove, Samuel Island, and the Strait of Georgia. There are washroom facilities, picnic tables, as well as boat moorage in Winter Cove. The baseball field across from the park, a former shale and aggregate plant, is the site of the renowned Saturna Lamb
Barbecue on July 1st Canada Day. For more information, visit the Gulf Island National Park Reserve website: Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada
Our
guest rooms at Lyall Harbour BB on Saturna, are designed for your comfort and enjoyment. Each
room includes a full
ensuite bathroom with
tub and
shower and a selection of quality personal amenities. Our queen size beds are fitted with the finest pima cotton sheets and cozy
duvet comforters. All
rooms feature built-in
closets with full length
mirrors and private decks with ocean views of Lyall Harbour and the distant coastal mountain ranges. At Lyall Harbour BB on Saturna Island, we take special pride in keeping our
guest rooms immaculately clean, bright and allergy free for your comfort and enjoyment.
Lyall Harbour Bed
Breakfast on Saturna Island is open year round. We invite you to relax and enjoy in the comfort of our waterfront home overlooking Lyall Harbour. Our west-coast style post and beam house has large open areas with wood and glass, high ceilings, and hardwood floors throughout. There are two comfortable lounges for our guests to enjoy. The main floor has a large soapstone fireplace providing warmth and comfort on a cold and rainy day. The upstairs
lounge, with a plush armchair and couch, is an ideal place to curl up and relax with a good book or your laptop. High-speed
wireless is provided. Original artwork is featured throughout the house and
guest rooms. We encourage our guests to;make themselves at home; and enjoy their stay. Complimentary
tea and
coffee is available.
Dear Donna Len, Thank you for the truly wonderful weekend in your lovely home. You made us very welcome with your warmth, hospitality and fabulous food!! The view from your home is truly amazing and wea€™ve had a wonderful time in paradise! We will certainly let our friends know they have to come and stay. Its been an absolute pleasure. Thanks so much for everything. Constance Mike. Dear Donna Len, thank you for a lovely week of wonderful and delicious
breakfasts. It has been lovely to be back again - it begins to feel like home. Mike Maria. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality. You have helped make our stay on Saturna a real highlight. Your artwork is beautiful to behold. The
breakfasts have been taste sensations! I wish you all the of the best. Jan Dylan. Dear Donna and Len, words can hardly describe the pleasures of your beautiful BB, and all the wonderful
beauty of the island. We were amazed by the spectacular setting and comfortable light-filled home. The
breakfasts are out of this world and the artwork and friendly hospitality are to be remembered for a long time to come. In a word - Perfect! We will look forward to visiting again. Lana Ron, Vancouver, BC
An excellent BB! One of the best we have ever stayed. Fred Lil, Courtenay, BC. Our cycling group had a terrific experience here. The food and hospitality were exceptional! And the beds were so very comfortable. Thank you for the
healthy food, filling in as a fourth for bridge, and accommodating us for the
dinner night! Jane, Vancouver, BC. Len and Donna you are truly fine hosts. The gourmet
breakfasts and peaceful comfy home made this a truly enjoyable holiday. Thank you so much from all of us. Rick, Heather and Pat, Nanaimo, BC. We discovered a little oasis of paradise - the
breakfast than Len served us was heavenly and while we are listening to beautiful music, we write these words in order to thank you, Donna and Len for your warm welcoming. We have only one regret: we couldn't stay long enough! Sygille Monty, France