Rented e-bikes from these guys and had a blast biking all over Saturna. Can't say enough good…read morethings about this family and their business. They went out of their way to make sure we had a great time and even picked up our friend and gave him a ride when he couldn't make it up the last hill to the ferry. We also had incredible whale viewing at East Point. Highly recommend this!

I loved staying here! Francois and Wynn were the most gracious and charming hosts in this…read morebeautiful bed & breakfast. The breakfasts each morning were superb!! I could not believe I was being served the option of THREE different kinds of HOME-MADE bread with home-made jam! I knew it was going to be a wonderful place the moment my boyfriend and I saw two deer just a few feet away when we arrived, but I had no idea it would be THIS good. The location is perfect because it is a short drive to Victoria, but you get to rest in a peaceful area surrounded by trees and a view of the ocean. I did not want to leave... If you are going to visit Victoria, do your soul a favor and stay here.

Great to know there is a full gym on the island. Dave was super welcoming and helpful at this…read morefriendly place.

It was my first trip in decades. I would be traveling alone and as a senior. I was very anxious…read moreand apprehensive. However, Far & Away walked me through all the planning and I left knowing they had my back. I had a great trip and know that when I plan my next adventure, Far & Away will be my first stop. Thank you Ronald & Alicia Resident of North Saanich, BC

I am leaving this review in December 2021 about Far and Away Adventures' offering of RAPID COVID…read moreTESTING for air travellers. If you are traveling out of YYJ Airport and live nearby, then this is the place to go because: (1) The rapid-test can be done quickly, with the option of picking up the kit from their store in Sidney and taking the test, at home, via live video, scheduled in a timely manner, such as (as I leave this review) less than 24 hours ahead of my flight departure. (2) Far and Away Adventures was the strongly preferred choice by a close friend who has traveled to the U.S.A. by air within the past week who told me these two things: (a) Far and Away delivered the services and the results in a timely manner, as promised, and they were able to board their flight; and (b) many passengers were made late for their flight because they used another service that is located VERY VERY VERY CLOSE to the airport. If I am able, I will leave my review about that other service. The only drawback to the Far and Away Adventures setup is you must pay in advance, instead of just 24-hours ahead of time. While the policy is understandable -- I'll be picking up my COVID test within the week but won't be taking the test until early next month -- but if my flight (or all flights to the USA) get cancelled (due to travel restrictions, if re-imposed) then I have paid ahead of time... well... perhaps they would, in that hypothetical case, revise the policy, and I wouldn't mind paying a deposit upon picking up the test, and then paying the balance the day before my scheduled online test. Just remember DO NOT go to the place that's so-close-you-can-walk to the airport terminal.

The Zoom classes are awesome! I stay totally motivated and engaged like I would in an in-person…read moreclass even though I'm working out alone. I'm so glad to be able to keep up with my fitness during this difficult time.

Monni is genuinely interested in helping people get and stay healthy. I've done personal training…read moresessions (pre Covid), outdoor group seasons and the online workouts. I struggle with staying on track and Monni has helped me many times when I'm ready to get my butt in gear. She's easy to talk to and has a great heart

Saturna Island, Canada's closest neighbor to the San Juan Islands, is a gem. Several important…read morewildlife viewing and critical habitat sites are located on the island as part of Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. The island is compact and friendly; it's customary for everyone to wave as cars pass on the narrow island roads. Saturna Lodge is especially nice. Innkeeper Laura Swan offers great advice for getting around the island and seeing the highlights, as well as practical advice like where to get coffee before you catch the ferry. Surprisingly, few of my Olympic Peninsula friends can even find the island on a map. Too bad for them-- it just means less competition for me for a room at the lodge next time I visit.

The millhouse restaurant is located in a nice older building that also operates as a lodge. I did…read morenot stay there, and only went for dinner once. The food was good, if a little pricy. However what made the night poor was the strange lady who owned the place, she kept walking past our table(on a very nice deck) to go and smoke just outside the entrance. The wind was blowing in our direction so the smell was very strong. I also got the impression that her staff did not enjoy her being there as they acted very tense and, well strange whenever she was around. We had a salad that was called a 'saturna' salad but tasted like a costco boxed salad, very bland with old lettuce. All in all I think the evening may have been more pleasant had they invested in higher quality foods and had the strange lady not been around. The Cafè on saturna was much better in terms of both cost, food, and atmosphere. I was there early in the year and maybe the quality improved but I won't be going back.

So worth the walk/hike up the hill which gives you amazing south east/west vistas of all the gulf…read moreislands towering over Active Pass west side entrance from one of the highest peaks in the islands at just over 1000 ft. with views into the USA, Victoria etc. There are a few different trail routes, The main route is via the parking lot at the end of Active Pass Rd.. I've only taken the Alistair Ross trail which is an acceptable trail partly through private lot, which is located 1km before the above route. Easily reached with a 40-50 mins (one way) at a strong pace walk up hill on open trails (no climbing) all the trail is well marked. If you take Alistair Ross trail from the road well marked but two spots, when the trail meets the old service road head up hill for a few turns and when you reach the fork take left trail straight ahead, it's all makes there with small metal arrows. On the trail 3/4 of the way up there's left over parts from a small plane crash that appears to be very old.

Island time. Cute petite port with a few shops. You can get a bus from here to Ganges village…read morearound 20 minutes away. It costs only 2.25 CAD as of 14 February 2017. Ferries are pretty regular from Swartz Bay. Easy day trip from Victoria. You don't need a car, but it is easier if you have one. I took the bus. Since it is a car ferry, you can bring your car on the ferry and explore Salt Springs Island. It was a 30 minute - ish ferry ride from Swartz Bay to Fulford Harbor. A chilly February crossing, but beautiful. I stayed on deck through out. It was a bit less windy on the level where the cars park. So cool (and cold with the wind)! Saw some seals too!

From exceptional up to date training to a world class marine experience. BC Ferries is the ONLY way…read moreto travel the southern and northern gulf islands. I'm happy to choose BC Ferries time and time again. Please don't life ban me like that Saturday Market milk lady in crofton.