Treat Them to a Vacation on Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Luie Boone
- Mar 22
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 2
This vacation destination is a part of our first series of blog posts titled Pooches Polite.
Located along the famous Inside Passage Waterway to Alaska and on the western coast of Canada is Quadra Island—the perfect place to let your dog roam free and have a tail-wagging good time together.
To get there, you can hop on board a ten-minute scenic ferry ride to cross the Discovery Passage, with your pup enjoying the ride right by your side. Luie Boone wonders what smells and sights he'll encounter on this ferry ride.
This is a paws-itively perfect way for both of you to see the sights, enjoy the salty breeze, and get to Quadra Island. It is also a bark-ificent way to start your adventure together!
Whether you are hiking through the woods, exploring the beaches, or just sniffing around the local shops, it will be an ultimate bark-cation for both you and your furry friend. So, let’s leash up, get those paws moving, and let's head to Quadra Island!
Paws Rest Here
Luie Boone paw-selected this perfect vacation rental for your stay at Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada. Check it out below!
Rental Name: The Bay House
This rental has 4 bedrooms with 7 beds and 3 baths.
Photos courtesy of Airbnb
It features the following amenities:
Private beach with ocean access (We wouldn't be able to keep Luie away)
Beautiful bar top space that opens to a back deck with gorgeous views of the ocean and forest
Kayaks and paddle boards are provided
Minutes away from Quadra Islands lake system, where you and your dog can hike
What does Luie Boone think of this rental? He woofed:
Lions, tigers, and bears—OH MY! But, not on this island! On this vacation, it will be seals, whales, and dolphins—OH MY! Our vacation will start with a ferry ride to the island, where hopefully we will catch a glimpse of harbor seals hanging in their sheltered coves. When we get to the vacation rental and sit on the back deck, we will have views of the ocean. There, we can watch for orca whales and blowholes... whoops, I mean dolphins! OH MY—I cannot wait until we are off to a vacation at Quadra Island!
Paws Venture Here
Small Inlet Marine Park
This park has one trail to Newton Lake that you can hike with your pooch. Be prepared, as the trail is tough!
Chinese Mountains Loop
This is a 2.8-mile loop trail that is full of exposed rock face and loose rocks. Be careful here, too, as the path can get slippery if it is raining.
Rebecca Spit Marine Provincial Park
This park features beautiful, sandy beaches overlooking the sheltered Drew Harbour. There is endless entertainment, as humans and their pup can walk the narrow spit to stunning ocean views.
Shallaligan Pass Trail
Take your buddy on this 2.1-mile loop trail, which passes along Quadra Island's coastline and offers stunning views of the coastline vistas.
Kay Dubois Trail
Walk with your pal on this trail, which has gorgeous ocean views. It also lets you see Mittlenatch Island, Marina Island, Cortes Island, and the magnificent mainland mountains.
Community Center, Black Jack, and Homestead Trail Loop
Experience this 2.5-mile, moderately challenging loop trail with your canine companion.
Broken Eyes Mountain
Rover will love this popular, but steep and challenging hike up Broken Eyes Mountain. There are amazing views that you cannot miss at the lookout.
April Point Resort & Spa
This destination welcomes Fido to "The Point," which is a dog-friendly restaurant. A treasured location, you can sit right by the water and enjoy a meal with your pooch.
Luie Boone's Pet Peeve about
Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada
There's just so much to love about this vacation destination, but there's one thing that's got Luie Boone's leash in a twist. He woofed:
There are wolves on Quadra Island! For the most part, the people who live there are very proud to be sharing the island with them. Occasionally, however, the wolves can be heard howling at night. There are reports that wolves have taken a small dog, cat, or farm animal. That's terribly sad, and is an indicator that my paw-rents have to keep an extra eye out to make sure I am safe. It's good to know that, at least, there has never been a dangerous encounter between people and wolves. By thinking smart and acting appropriately, it will stay that way.
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