Southern Gulf Island Itinerary

The Southern Gulf Islands offer one of BC’s most vibrant arts landscapes, with each island expressing creativity in its own distinct way. This itinerary highlights the best galleries, studios, sculpture parks, artisan markets, and Indigenous cultural sites across Salt Spring, Pender, Saturna, Mayne, and Galiano.

From contemporary fine art and crystalline ceramics to textile collages, folk art, outdoor installations, and Coast Salish welcome poles, travellers will discover a rich blend of traditional and contemporary expression. Designed for art lovers and curious wanderers alike, this journey brings you directly into the creative heart of the Gulf Islands, one inspiring stop at a time.