Quadra Island in a day
A ten-minute ferry ride from downtown puts you on an island of lighthouses, beaches, trails and a world-class cultural centre.
BC Ferries runs a short crossing from Campbell River to Quathiaski Cove on Quadra Island throughout the day. Take the car or leave it behind and bring a bike.
Morning: Cape Mudge
Head south to Cape Mudge. Visit the Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre in We Wai Kai territory, home to a potlatch collection returned to the community after it was taken in the 1920s, and look for the ancient petroglyphs nearby. The Cape Mudge Lighthouse watches over the entrance to Discovery Passage.
Afternoon: Rebecca Spit
Cross the island to Heriot Bay and walk Rebecca Spit Marine Provincial Park, a long finger of beach and forest with water on both sides. It is a favourite for picnics, paddling and eagle spotting.
Evening
Grab dinner near Heriot Bay or Quathiaski Cove before the ferry back. If you have more time, the Chinese Mountains and Morte Lake trails offer big views, and the ferry to Cortes Island leaves from Heriot Bay.