Guidebook for Sointula
Arts & Culture
It has a facinating history of how the Finnish people founded Sointula in the early 1900 's as a utopian society.
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Sointula Museum
280 1 StIt has a facinating history of how the Finnish people founded Sointula in the early 1900 's as a utopian society.
You can day trip to Alert Bay for free on the ferry, and be back in time for the sunset from your patio at Malcolm Island Inn. See the Bighouse Traditional Dancing in July and August. See the Totem Poles and the gift shops and the fishing boats. You might even see some whales and dolphins from the ferry on your way to Cormorant Island.
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U'mista Cultural Centre
Front StreetYou can day trip to Alert Bay for free on the ferry, and be back in time for the sunset from your patio at Malcolm Island Inn. See the Bighouse Traditional Dancing in July and August. See the Totem Poles and the gift shops and the fishing boats. You might even see some whales and dolphins from the ferry on your way to Cormorant Island.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful Bay Trail starts at Bere Point Campsite and winds along a ridge through stunning rain forest with periodic glimpses of the sea and coastal mountains. It is 5 km one way and if the tide is right you can walk back along the beach.
Bere Point Campsite
Beautiful Bay Trail starts at Bere Point Campsite and winds along a ridge through stunning rain forest with periodic glimpses of the sea and coastal mountains. It is 5 km one way and if the tide is right you can walk back along the beach.
It has a light house there, nice walking trail, gorgeous beach with beach glass and fabulous views.
Pulteney Point
It has a light house there, nice walking trail, gorgeous beach with beach glass and fabulous views.
Mateoja Heritage Trail begins on 3rd st and 9th ave above the town. There are numerous decks and benches and boardwalks through marshland and bog. It is a lovely forest trail about 4 miles long.
9 Avenue
9 AvenueMateoja Heritage Trail begins on 3rd st and 9th ave above the town. There are numerous decks and benches and boardwalks through marshland and bog. It is a lovely forest trail about 4 miles long.
Google says Kaleva Road is in Alert Bay but it is on Malcolm Island. It begins just outside of town at the graveyard. There is a 3 km long interpretive nature walk which goes to Mitchell By Rd. It takes about 1.5 hours to return and has viewing platforms, benches and picnic tables to enjoy the view of the beach, ocean and wildlife.
Kaleva Road
Kaleva RoadGoogle says Kaleva Road is in Alert Bay but it is on Malcolm Island. It begins just outside of town at the graveyard. There is a 3 km long interpretive nature walk which goes to Mitchell By Rd. It takes about 1.5 hours to return and has viewing platforms, benches and picnic tables to enjoy the view of the beach, ocean and wildlife.
There is a rubbing beach at Bere Point where the Orcas come in to rub on the rocks as they pass through. Beautiful campground and trails. Great place for a wiener roast.
Bere Point Trail
Bere Point Trail There is a rubbing beach at Bere Point where the Orcas come in to rub on the rocks as they pass through. Beautiful campground and trails. Great place for a wiener roast.
Nature surrounds us on Malcolm Island. We do not have any cougars or bears here so it is safe and relaxing to hike anywhere on the island. We have designated hiking trails and easy access to many beaches. It is very quiet and peaceful here and we have amazing sunsets.
Malcolm Island
Nature surrounds us on Malcolm Island. We do not have any cougars or bears here so it is safe and relaxing to hike anywhere on the island. We have designated hiking trails and easy access to many beaches. It is very quiet and peaceful here and we have amazing sunsets.
Shopping
Nans Hands Gift Shop and Studio.
For unique handcrafted gifts. Sally is a primitive rug hooker, crocheter, soap maker, fiber and glass artist and gardener. Her husband is a talented woodworker. Sally also carries a wide selection of art from local artists.
40 2nd St
40 2nd StreetNans Hands Gift Shop and Studio.
For unique handcrafted gifts. Sally is a primitive rug hooker, crocheter, soap maker, fiber and glass artist and gardener. Her husband is a talented woodworker. Sally also carries a wide selection of art from local artists.
Whale Country Gallery in the lobby of the hotel is where you will find amazing art by local artists. Wood carving, ecodyed upcycled clothes, handmade books and journals and lamps can be found in the lobby of the hotel. See the whales tails carved by a local Finnish carver and other work by local carvers. There is a little shop with vintage and antique items for sale too. Stop by and have a look.
210 1 St
210 1 StreetWhale Country Gallery in the lobby of the hotel is where you will find amazing art by local artists. Wood carving, ecodyed upcycled clothes, handmade books and journals and lamps can be found in the lobby of the hotel. See the whales tails carved by a local Finnish carver and other work by local carvers. There is a little shop with vintage and antique items for sale too. Stop by and have a look.
Burger Barn- at the wharf.
Burgers and fries. See their page on FB.
Upper Crust Bakery
185 1 StCoho Joe
145 1 StEssentials
We do not have buses or car rentals but the Resource Centre has free bike rentals during the summer. We also have bikes our guests can use.
The Sointula Resource Centre Society
165 1 StWe do not have buses or car rentals but the Resource Centre has free bike rentals during the summer. We also have bikes our guests can use.
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Bring binoculars and rain gear.
There is limited food services on Malcolm Island in the off season. We have a guest kitchen in the hotel. The Co-op store is closed Sunday and Monday so you will need to bring food on those days.
Ask us for rates on extended stays in the off season.
子連れ旅行
Beaches everywhere.
Kids can happily play for hours on the beaches here. Ask to borrow our identification guides and we'll tell you where the best beaches are.