Talking Trees Nature Reserve

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A 42-hectare nature reserve on Galiano Island protecting one of the last intact tracts of mature and old-growth Coastal Douglas-fir forest in the Southern Gulf Islands. The reserve stretches from Trincomali Channel to the island's central ridgeline, encompassing rare Garry Oak woodlands, creek and wetland habitats, and 600 metres of undeveloped coastline. Established in 2024 by the Galiano Conservancy Association through Canada's Old Growth Nature Fund.

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Bike parkingWater bottle refillWashroomsShowers (drop-in or fee)Café or food on siteWater without admissionLuggage / bag storageVending machinesBike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingWi-FiE-bike chargingPumpDiscount for arriving by bike

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Good to know

Kid-friendly

Time to allow: Half a day

Planning: Walk-up, no booking needed

Best time to visit: Garry Oak spring bloom (April, May)

Indigenous

This place is in the traditional territory of the Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ), Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group, Quw’utsun, sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), Semiahmoo, Stz’uminus, and Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla.

Territory data from Native Land Digital, for educational purposes only.

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