“History, art, and charm wrapped in Gulf Island scenery.”
Mayne Island is a delightful blend of rich colonial history, vibrant artistic community, and natural coastal beauty, all packed into just over 21 square kilometers. It offers a warm welcome with its quaint harbors, cultural sites, and quiet beaches, making it a favorite stop for those who want to explore beyond the ordinary.
Arriving by boat gives you a unique front-row view of Mayne’s scenic coastline, from the dramatic sandstone bluffs around Georgina Point to the more tranquil pebble beaches and inlets that dot the island. As you enter Active Pass, you’ll pass the iconic Active Pass Light Station—also known as Georgina Point Lighthouse—a historic beacon and popular photo spot for ferry-goers and boaters alike.
Along the shoreline, you may spot harbor seals, river otters, and a wide range of seabirds, especially around the narrow passage’s fast-moving currents. Keep your camera ready—Active Pass is also a known route for Southern Resident Orcas, especially in summer and fall.
🏘️ Miners Bay is the island’s main village hub, filled with historic charm, local cafés, and seaside art galleries.
🖌️ Discover works by island artisans at:
Red Chair Studio
The Treefrog Gallery
Mayne Island Museum
🛍️ Studio tours are popular in the summer, with many local artists opening their doors to the public.
🌿 The Ag Hall Grounds host the Gulf Islands’ oldest Fall Fair and a vibrant farmers market every Saturday from late June through mid-October.
🚶♀️ Enjoy gentle coastal walks, beachcombing, or picnicking at scenic shoreline parks like Dinner Bay and Campbell Point.
⛏️ During the 1858 Cariboo Gold Rush, Mayne Island served as a resting point for miners rowing between Vancouver Island and the mainland. Many stopped at Miners Bay, which became a key social and commercial center in the Gulf Islands.
🏠 The historic Agricultural Hall and Mayne Island Museum preserve this past through artifacts and stories.
🚢 Village Bay, on the opposite side of the island, remains an important ferry terminal connecting Mayne with Vancouver Island and the mainland.
Whether you’re popping ashore for a few hours or spending a full afternoon, there’s plenty to enjoy:
Grab coffee and baked goods at a local café
Browse art and island-made crafts
Learn about the island’s fascinating role in regional maritime history
Mayne Island is a living postcard—where coastal beauty meets community spirit and history. It’s a rewarding stop for those arriving by sea who want to explore both nature and culture in one place.
Chris B2024-09-15Verified Best B&B on the island! What an amazing piece of property, stayed 2 days and can’t speak highly enough Of Dieter and his wife, from the delicious homemade breakfasts, too the island hoping boat tour. Highly recommended! If you go, make sure to order some of his wife’s homemade muffins to go, they will change what you think a muffin is supposed to be!! 😁 Codi H2024-09-15Verified Amazing stay and chartered tour! Had an amazing stay for our friends birthday weekend! Dieter and Paphada are awesome hosts and maintain a beautiful property. Breakfasts were fantastic, Paphada's muffins are 10/10! We also did the private boat charter and Dieter took us to Saltspring and Pender for some exploring, we had an amazing day on the water and shopping/eating on the islands. Thank you so much for the laughs and the stories, and the memories that we'll hold dear forever! Can't wait till next time! Jo G2024-09-13Verified Magical Getaway! This was the perfect getaway. The location is so serene with such tranquil grounds. The breakfasts were so special. Birds of a Feather is so clean and our room was so special. We can't say enough about our wonderful hosts. All recommendation were spot on. We can't wait to return again. In fact we booked our next stay before leaving! Resort573845233412024-09-11Verified Boat Charter September 2024 We booked Dieter for a boat charter. We were very impressed with Dieter's professionalism, courtesy and kindness. We were spreading our mother's ashes at sea and he ensured the entire experience was special and memorable. The marina was lovely and his boat was impeccable and felt luxurious. Thank you so much Dieter! Thomas G2024-09-09Verified Bucket list to beautiful Vancouver island Superb,comfortable room- Suite #1.Private outside deck(where we ate many of our meals)overlooking huge lagoon and Pacific Ocean.Could see all the way to Victoria.Wildlife everywhere-geese,ducks,otters,raccoons,deer- even a cougar.Sat out on end of 50 ft pier and watched sun come up daily.In a quiet residential neighborhood with multimillion Redburn estate next door.Hosts warm and friendly- fresh baked muffins daily.Could recommend more strongly. Susann P2024-09-05Verified Beautiful BB We were allowed to enjoy for 5 days the hospitality, prudence, the comprehensive service, the warm-hearted friendliness, the cleanliness throughout the house, the beautiful room overlooking the lagoon and the large terrace dsvor. With a delicious breakfast every day started perfectly, 2 times Dieter and Phapada even gave us the great joy of a German breakfast with everything that goes with it. Dieters have tips on beautiful trails in the wonderful surroundings our time at Birds of a Feather made perfect. Thank you again for the wonderful time with you, stay healthy and be greeted warmly by us. TS kyla w2024-08-28Verified Really nice time Lovely space! The owners were responsive and friendly. The location was great and having the ability to use boats to explore the lagoon made for a really nice afternoon. It was also quite and restful. I would recommend for anyone looking for a nice place to stay outside of Victoria Stephanie W2024-08-26Verified Awesome day trip to the wineries! We just finished our wine tour with Dieter and I must say that we were very impressed! Dieter went out of his way to make our day perfect even when the weather didn't cooperate. He took us out for a delicious lunch and made excellent suggestions on what to do and where to eat for the remainder of our holidays. He was professional, personable and you could tell he genuinely cared for our experience on the island. All in all, we highly recommend! Dieter.... We'll see you in Thailand! Jeri C2024-08-18Verified Lovely respite We are so very appreciative to Peter for being so accommodating! Our stay was beautiful and peaceful. We loved watching the storm roll in over the Juan de Fuca Strait from his lagoon side seating. A truly beautiful place and a beautiful stay! Erik A2024-08-13Verified Private Boat Charter Today I had a private boat tour booked with Birds of a Feather Marine Tours. I wanted to go back to an Island I hadn't been to for 30 yrs and wanted to take my family to the place I had so many fond memories of. The whole experience was a pleasure from booking, the actual boat (new Axopar) and the trip itself. Dieter made us feel welcome, he Captained his boat well and was even telling us about some of the wildlife we encountered along the way. He had to wait while we toured the Island and had lunch which I'm sure wasn't overly exciting for him for the couple hours we were there but he never rushed us or made us feel like we needed to go. My boys got bored early as expected so I asked Dieter to show us some wildlife on the way back. We were able to spot porpoises, a sea lion, plenty of seals basking on rocks, bird life, we went through some neat passages, past some beautiful scenery and enjoyed some fun times on the water. My wife usually gets motion sick (my biggest concern was her not really enjoying the day because of it) but on the Axopar, that boat is so smooth it cuts through the water that well. We did spend quite some time fighting the wind and waves, crossing other boats wakes and she said she never felt nautious once. Unfortunately the whales eluded us today, that wasn't the purpose of the journey, but would have been the icing on the cake. Thank you Dieter for a great trip and helping make new memories while bringing back plenty of old ones.
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