There is no such thing as an accidental tourist for Hornby Island. Tucked away between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia, it takes at least two ferries to get here. Yet the unique blend of sandy beaches, temperate rainforests, and laid-back island lifestyle continue to draw people to this idyllic piece of paradise.
Getting up close and personal with these huge marine mammals just off Heron Rocks.
A frenzy of birds and sea lions dine on the spawning herring just off Phipp’s Point. The area around Hornby is the site of the largest and most consistent herring spawn in British Columbia.