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Accommodation
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Accommodation in the Gulf Islands runs
the gamut from campgrounds to luxury resorts, from motels nestled in
the woods to marine parks with magnificent views of the mountains and
other Gulf Islands. Whatever your lodging preference, you will be able
to find it on at least one of the Gulf Islands.
Bed and breakfast accommodation is
available on all the islands. Depending on the location and the
luxuries provided, prices vary from as little as $75.00 (Cdn) per night
for a room with bath in a private home to $300.00 (Cdn) for a suite
with private hot tub, barbeque, fireplace and spectacular views.
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There are vacation cottages and
homes, too, for rent on most of the islands, again ranging in price
from about $550.00 (Cdn) per week for a tiny cottage away from the
water to $2,000.00 (Cdn) or more per week for oceanfront accommodation
with every conceivable amenity. Some, but not all, are suitable for and
will permit children; others are pet-friendly.
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There are many private and public
campgrounds dotted throughout the islands, some suitable for cyclists,
hikers, and vehicles, others specifically targeted to kayakers and
other boaters. Before coming to any island, however, one should ensure
that camping is possible. Saturna Island, for instance, has no public
camping facilities, while Salt Spring Island's Ruckle Park is an
idyllic spot with many camping spots right by the ocean.
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The
Gulf Islands are a very popular summer vacation destination. Peak
season is mid-June through mid-September and most of the lodging on the
islands is booked well in advance. Many of the cottages, for instance,
are fully booked for the season by the end of March. While the summer
season is the busiest, the Gulf Islands are beautiful throughout the
year and accommodation is plentiful then and less expensive. Islanders
often joke that the islands rise a few feet after mid-September when
the tourist rush has ended.
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