How do I get to Texada Island?

By vehicle from Vancouver:
Drive to Horseshoe Bay Terminal and take the ferry to Langdale Terminal on the Sunshine Coast.
Drive to Earl’s Cove Terminal and take the ferry to Saltery Bay Terminal.
Drive from Saltery Bay to Powell River and take the ferry from (Westview Terminal) to Texada Island (Blubber Bay Terminal).

By car from Vancouver Island:
Drive to Comox (Little River Terminal) and take the ferry to Powell River (Westview Terminal).
Take the ferry from Westview Terminal to Texada Island (Blubber Bay Terminal).

By boat:
Sail to the Marble Bay Marina.
Sail to Shelter Point Park where there is open moorage.
Use Texada Coastal Rides to get around.

By air:
Texada/Gillies Bay Airport (CYGB) accommodates small aircraft.
Oceanside Air flys between Texada Island, Vancouver Airport and Vancouver Island.
Pacific Coastal Airlines flys between Powell River Airport and Vancouver.

For more information see texada.org/getting-to-texada

What amenities are available on Texada?

Groceries & Spirits
Texada Market in Van Anda
Gillies Bay Grocery Store in Gillies Bay
Farmer’s Market June 1 to Thanksgiving Sunday 12:00 - 1:30
Farmer’s Stalls on Gillies Bay Road & Shelter Point Road

Pubs & Restaurants
Texada Island Pub & Restaurant in Van Anda
Mary Mary Café in Van Anda
The Flower & the Bee on on Gillies Bay Road - currently closed
Salty Dog Food Trailer in GIllies Bay - summer only

Auto Services
Centennial Gas Station in Van Anda

Shopping
Sadie & Daisy New to You Thrift Store in Van Anda - summer only
Gillies Bay Thrift Store in Gillies Bay
Art & Artisans

Museums
Texada Museum & Archives
Texada Military Memorabilia Museum at Texada Legion
Texada Aviation Museum at Texada Airport

When is the best time to visit Texada Island?

Honestly, anytime is pretty great for outdoor activities on Texada Island. Summer is remarkable for the heat, sun and beautiful views. Fall is great for fishing and hunting. Winter is great for retreats or for spa days at the sauna and outdoor cold dip, or for clamming and gathering oysters. Our early spring makes it esay to get out on the kayak. Off-roading is fun almost any time of the year - well, except during the few days of snow we get. For the adventurer, it depends on the activities you enjoy.

Where can I find out about hiking trails on Texada Island?

Texada Island has hiking trails that range for very easy to difficult. The best source is alltrails.com

Is Rocky Valley Resort dog-friendly?

Well-behaved dogs are permitted in designated dog-friendly cottages, as well as around the resort on leash. There is an off-leash dog park nearby in Van Anda and one in Gillies Bay. Dogs must be leashed on beaches and trails on Texada Island.

Is Rocky Valley Resort wheelchair accessible?

Currently there are no sites that are wheelchair accessible, however, we are working on adding ramps to some tiny home cottages. The Resort itself is built in a rocky ravine that has been left mostly natural which would be difficult for a wheelchair.

Are we allowed to have open fires at Rocky Valley Resort?

Texada Island typically has a open fire ban from spring to fall, because our summers tend to be extremely dry. Typically, our firepits are still permitted unless the drought is worse than usual. When there is a fire ban, it is mandated by the fire department, and we have no choice but to comply. Our sites come with wood or gas firepits. Firewood and fuel is supplied.

If there is anything you want to know, please feel free to contact us. We are happy to answer your questions.