October 12, 2020 - The Gulf Islands are located between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia on the traditional territories of the Lkwungen peoples. With breathtaking views, rolling hills and many communities and parks to explore, the Gulf Islands are a great e-adventure destination.

This publication recently profiled the adventures of Susan Denning and Gilles Rousseau as they explored five of the Gulf Islands with their e-bikes. Starting out as self-proclaimed “e-bike rookies,” the pair quickly became more confident managing their battery charge levels. Given the hilly nature of the islands, they also enjoyed how e-bikes helped to flatten the hills and carry more stuff, including their camping equipment.

Between March and October 2019, Denning and Rousseau took four separate trips to five different islands and stayed overnight at a mix of hotels, campsites and even a tiny home. They charged their e-bikes on the ferry, as well as overnight, and found that a fully charged bike would last them a day and a half. On Salt Spring Island, the pair visited Ruckle Provincial Park and tackled the very hilly terrain. Next, they explored The Bluffs of Galiano Island and took in the views at Active Pass and Bellhouse Provincial Park.

On their third outing, the ferry schedule allowed them to visit the islands of Saturna and Mayne in one trip. On Saturna, they rode the coastal route to visit the East Point Lighthouse and several beaches before moving onto Mayne, where they visited the Japanese Garden.

For their last trip, the duo explored the hillier-than-expected terrain of Pender Island. They credit their e-bikes for allowing them to discover a hidden beach with breathtaking views.

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