Situated at the entrance of Desolation Sound, holding some of the Discovery Island’s most spectacular and abundant landscapes, Cortes Island offers visitors breath-taking beaches, lakes, and forests that make it an ideal destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers. The island’s remoteness, moderate climate, and rich west coast culture bring a special vibe that allows one to truly get away and settle into both the peaceful and wild energies that abound.

Cortes Tourism Links
Getting to Cortes
- BC Ferries Note you must get a ferry to Quadra Island first then on to Cortes. It’s quite busy in the summer season so advised to get inline as soon as you can.
- Island Link
- Cortes Connection
- Cortes Tourism
- Cortes Tidelines Online Bulletin Board
Be sure when coming across from Campbell River to ask for a thru ferry ticket at the BC ferries ticket booth. Ferry schedules can be found at bcferries.ca