Although the most remote, crowd-free refuge in the southern Gulf Islands, Saturna Island is easily accessible by ferry from both Victoria and Vancouver or by floatplane.

 

A tiny population of just 350 full-time residents combined with cozy accommodations, a small selection of retail stores and galleries and the island's well-protected natural beauty, make Saturna a prime place to visit or to call home.

 

Saturna draws those who appreciate peace, outdoors activities and abundant quality time with books, binoculars, journals, art supplies and creative imaginations. Hiking, kayaking, wildlife viewing, home-studio artist tours, lazy afternoons in parks, disc golfing, and miscellaneous water activities (swimming, boating, beachcombing) are favourite pursuits here.