Galiano Island Parks and Recreation Commission

Galiano Island Parks and Recreation Commission Since 1995 the GIPRC has created 31 Shore/Beach Accesses, 4 Community Parks, assumed responsibility for the Galiano Skate Board Park, the Sturdies Bay Trail.

The GIPRC was created in 1995 as an agency of the Capital Regional District(CRD) with the power to "acquire, develop, operate and maintain Community parks within the (Galiano) electoral area". Eight Commissioners are appointed for 2 yr terms with the SGI CRD Director also serving as a member. The Commission meets on the 1st Thursday of every month at 8:30am in the Galiano Island Trust/CRD Office

located at Sturdies Bay, 23 Madrona Dr. The public is invited to attend. Arrangements to make a presentation at one of these meetings can be made by contacting the Recording Secretary, Jennifer Margison at . Members of the 2020 GIPRC are: Stephen Rybak (Chair), Charlene Dishaw (Vice-chair), Gerald Longson, Barry New, Lorne Byzyna, Andrew Simon, Jim Henshall, and Dave Howe (CRD Director). The GIPRC currently operates & maintains 29 Shore/Beach Accesses, 4 Community Parks, and the Galiano Skate Board Park. Under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Galiano Trails Society(GTS), assistance is provided in the maintenance of several hiking trails on the island. Both the GIPRC & the GTS publish a Guide Map which is available at the Sturdies Bay Visitors Info Booth.

Each year your Parks and Recreation Commission awards grants to local groups to support Galiano Island recreation. 2026...
06/09/2026

Each year your Parks and Recreation Commission awards grants to local groups to support Galiano Island recreation. 2026 was a record-breaking year, with requests exceeding funds by over 33% and seven new groups seeking funds.

Thank you to all the islanders past and present who build recreation activities to share with islanders of all ages. Watch this space, or follow social media accounts on Galiano to learn how to join in the fun. The recent archery event at the Galiano Rod and Gun (attended by over 100 islanders) and the upcoming square dancing at the Lion's Hall are just two examples of the quality recreation opportunities offered out here in the Salish Sea.

Have Fun Galiano.

GIPRC is scheduled for 4:00 PM on Thursday May 14, 2026 in the Community Library Meeting room or via Zoom-link in commen...
05/07/2026

GIPRC is scheduled for 4:00 PM on Thursday May 14, 2026 in the Community Library Meeting room or via Zoom-link in comments

Interested Certified Arborists can contact Chair Frank De Waard at giprc@crd.bc.bc.ca BY MAY 13, 2026.
05/06/2026

Interested Certified Arborists can contact Chair Frank De Waard at [email protected] BY MAY 13, 2026.

04/30/2026

The opportunity to watch our resident and visiting whales is one of the best things about Galiano Island. There are many great spots to watch these great creatures from shore, including Bellhouse Provincial Park and our very own Shore Access 33-Cayzer where these stunning humpbacks came by last week.

Galiano Shore Accesses marked with Whale Trail signage are your best bets.

04/28/2026

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PO Box 111
Galiano Island, BC
V0N1P0

Telephone

+16047406133

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