Quadra Island

Quadra Island is an inhabited island off the northeastern coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, part of the Discovery Islands group. It is known for outdoor recreation, small communities and First Nations presence.

Key visitor activities include kayaking, wildlife viewing, hiking and shoreline exploration; marina services and visitor facilities are concentrated at the island’s main settlement. The island has villages, guest accommodations and small commercial services centered on coastal coves.

The island has long-standing Indigenous associations and later European settlement, with local economies based on fishing, tourism and small-scale services. Community infrastructure includes marinas, galleries and local businesses serving visitors and residents.

Quadra Island lies off northeastern Vancouver Island and is reached by ferry from Campbell River; the island’s landscape is a mix of forested hills, sheltered bays and rocky shorelines.

• Ferry access: Regular foot-passenger and vehicle ferry services link the island with Campbell River on Vancouver Island, making it accessible year-round.

What to See #

• Quathiaski Cove: A small ferry-served settlement and transport hub on the island's west coast that provides shops, services and connections to the British Columbia mainland.
• Rebecca Spit Provincial Park: A provincial park on the island noted for a long sandy spit, sheltered marine access and day-use recreation opportunities.