Title: Things to Do in Cortes Island in 2026 | Expedia.com [Cortes Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cortes-Island.dx553248621593511311)[Hotels in Cortes Island](https://expedia.com/Cortes-Island-Hotels.d553248621593511311.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Cortes Island](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Cortes-Island.d553248621593511311.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Cortes Island](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Cortes-Island.d553248621593511311.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cortes Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Cortes-Island.d553248621593511311.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Cortes Island ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Cortes Island Types of activities [Cortes Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cortes-Island.dx553248621593511311) ![Drone photo of Cortes Island, British Columbia Canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621593511311/1d47f691-98c3-460f-b90b-3ba9d3b61961.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Boats and ferry on the scenic sea near Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621593511311/1acbb60d-8ece-4170-bfb6-1b2385e64b1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gunflint Lake cabin, Cortes Island, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621593511311/0834950a-d1fb-46e8-a8ae-4309e4adb8fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kayakers camp on Penn Island in Sutil Channel between Read and Cortes Islands British Columbia Canada.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621593511311/7eb6ea64-b4c6-4c05-9d39-cd7c3eb1305b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sailboat at sunset on the west coast of British Columbia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621593511311/c2847dca-6016-49c8-af4a-15d872134d16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248621593511311) ## Recommended things to do in Cortes Island | Number of things to do | 4 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Campbell River: Whale & Wildlife Discovery Cruise](/things-to-do/campbell-river-whale-wildlife-discovery-cruise.a44640907.activity-details): $195 | | Top 5 things to do | [Covered Boat Whale Watching 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River](/things-to-do/4-hour-covered-boat-whale-and-wildlife-tour.a3474962.activity-details)[Campbell River: Whale & Wildlife Discovery Cruise](/things-to-do/campbell-river-whale-wildlife-discovery-cruise.a44640907.activity-details)[Campbell River - Whale Watching: Private & budget-friendly](/things-to-do/campbell-river-whale-watching-private-personalized.a51387559.activity-details)[Campbell River - Fishing charters: Family-friendly & affordable](/things-to-do/campbell-river-fishing-charters-family-friendly-affordable.a51558528.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Covered Boat Whale Watching 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River](/things-to-do/4-hour-covered-boat-whale-and-wildlife-tour.a3474962.activity-details)[Campbell River: Whale & Wildlife Discovery Cruise](/things-to-do/campbell-river-whale-wildlife-discovery-cruise.a44640907.activity-details) | ## What to do in Cortes Island --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Cortes Island? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Cortes Island #### Smelt Bay Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Smelt Bay during your travels in Cortes Island. [](https://expedia.com/Smelt-Bay-Cortes-Island.d553248635976196210.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hague Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hague Lake during your travels in Cortes Island. [](https://expedia.com/Hague-Lake-Cortes-Island.d553248635976194823.Vacation-Attraction) #### Subtle Islands Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Subtle Islands during your travels in Cortes Island. [](https://expedia.com/Subtle-Islands-Cortes-Island.d896519144143540224.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gorge Harbour Government Wharf Explore the waterfront in Cortes Island with a trip to Gorge Harbour Government Wharf. [](https://expedia.com/Gorge-Harbour-Government-Wharf-Cortes-Island.d896517628137521152.Vacation-Attraction) #### Coulter Island Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Coulter Island during your travels in Cortes Island. [](https://expedia.com/Coulter-Island-Cortes-Island.d896515274426236928.Vacation-Attraction) #### Anvil Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Anvil Lake during your travels in Cortes Island. [](https://expedia.com/Anvil-Lake-Cortes-Island.d896518972539883520.Vacation-Attraction) #### Marina Reef Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Marina Reef during your trip to Cortes Island? [](https://expedia.com/Marina-Reef-Cortes-Island.d896515369303494656.Vacation-Attraction) #### Whaletown Commons Explore the great outdoors at Whaletown Commons, a lovely green space in Cortes Island. [](https://expedia.com/Whaletown-Commons-Cortes-Island.d896519189611892736.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tan Island Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tan Island during your travels in Cortes Island. [](https://expedia.com/Tan-Island-Cortes-Island.d896519138969866240.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Cortes Island ![Red pier on Cortes Island, BC Canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10559/3a42bf71-ddef-4a7e-a3ae-fc7e14d688cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cortes Bay ![I have no money, no resources, no hopes. I am the happiest man alive. - Henry Miller Leaving Cortes Island. I feel shrouded in mist but happy. The trip has mostly been a success. Coming back to Cortes with a group of Chinese parents and students was hard to pull off but extremely rewarding. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288184/2f973da4-6cb6-495d-bf5f-19478821243d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whaletown ![Coastline at Mansons Landing Provincial Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6297303/2b0096c1-6171-493a-9690-47e153ca89f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mansons Landing ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cortes Island worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Cortes Island? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Cortes Island? ### Is three days enough to stay in Cortes Island? ### What are some activities to do in Cortes Island with kids? > - [Covered Boat Whale Watching 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/4-hour-covered-boat-whale-and-wildlife-tour.a3474962.activity-details) > - [Campbell River: Whale & Wildlife Discovery Cruise](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/campbell-river-whale-wildlife-discovery-cruise.a44640907.activity-details) ### What to do in Cortes Island for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Cortes Island?