Vancouver Island
Stays in Gulf Islands, British Columbia
Ferry-linked island communities between Vancouver Island and the mainland — farm stays, artist studios and quiet waterfront cottages.
What to do in Gulf Islands
Places to go
Things to do on Salt Spring Island
The Saturday market, Mount Maxwell, artist studios and how the ferries actually work — a practical guide to the biggest Gulf Island.
Outdoors
The best beaches on Vancouver Island
Warm-water sand flats, Pacific swell and quiet coves — where to swim, walk and watch a storm, region by region.
Outdoors
The best hikes on Vancouver Island
From one-hour old-growth boardwalks to multi-day coastal routes — trails worth planning a trip around.
Browse Gulf Islands by trip type
Nearby areas
Victoria
Heritage neighbourhoods, walkable downtown living and ocean air. A favourite base for contract workers, students and snowbirds.
Nanaimo
The Island's central hub. Ferry access, hospitals and a growing remote-work community make Nanaimo ideal for 30+ day stays.
Port Alberni
Affordable short and long stays at the head of the inlet, halfway between the east coast and the surf towns of the west.
Comox Valley
Mountains, farmland and beaches within minutes of each other. Popular with seasonal workers and winter escapes.
Reading about Gulf Islands
- Things to do on Salt Spring Island
- The best beaches on Vancouver Island
- The best hikes on Vancouver Island
- Whale watching on Vancouver Island: when, where and what you'll see
- Driving Vancouver Island: routes, distances and ferries
- Vancouver Island in winter: what's open and what's quiet
- Vancouver Island with kids: what actually works
- All Vancouver Island stay guides
- Search every stay on Visitr
Staying in Gulf Islands: common questions
- How many stays are listed in Gulf Islands?
- No hosts have published a stay in Gulf Islands yet. New listings are reviewed and added as hosts join Visitr.
- Can I book a stay shorter than 90 nights in Gulf Islands?
- Yes. Hosts offering stays under 90 nights must display their British Columbia short-term rental registration number (or a valid exemption) on their listing, so you can see it before you enquire.
- How do I contact a host in Gulf Islands?
- Each listing has an enquiry form that emails the host directly. Visitr is a directory — there are no booking fees or commissions, and you arrange dates and payment with the host.
- Are the stays furnished?
- Listings on Visitr are furnished, self-contained homes and suites intended for stays of a few nights up to several months. Each listing page lists bedrooms, amenities and the host's minimum stay.