26 - Wednesday, April 27, 1988 - North Shore News : GABRIOLA ISLAND, the northern-most of the Guif Islands, offers a haven for naturalists, cyctists and. anyone else wanting to escape, the hastle and bustle of urban life. GULF ISLANDS. y Islands offer great vistas “THE LARGEST: of -all ‘the Gulf’ “islands,” ‘Saltspring island. isan. jisland: paradise bustling with Tec- :reational - activity . ‘and “natural ’ _ beauty, to delight, visitors. oo The: ‘island's. fresh-water. lakes ‘are ideal spots to drop in.a fishing “sling or go for a quick, soothing dip _;in the clear water to wash away the ‘ day’ s weariness. ..A nine-hole golf: course delights. “sisiting = -duffers, and non-golfers - ‘ean rent_a:boat and spend the day - “fishing for ‘salmon ‘or touring the © sland’s shoreline. “Bicycles, scooters, ‘and. mopeds. % are becoming ‘commonplace | on the’, , with visi ing o - ieanione can it “all ‘needs from: camping. “facilities to: fully: serviced - a o.. the | ; ‘Islands than: Saltspring — islands . + include: Mayne ‘Island, |; Saturna _Esland, ‘Galiano: ‘Island and: North. and South Pender. islands... ; ‘Accessible.’ bys. ferry”: fron : > islands ‘area’ paradise’ for: cyclists who. enjoy, the natural surroun-- dings and peaceful island life. “ A‘ popular. day or’ overnight ‘trip for.’ cyclists; nery: that: go" ‘hand-in-hand’ ith’ relaxing cycle trip. : Coes For-the sailor, the Gulf islands -" § : offer. some of the most Spectacular ® ; ue Scemery anywhere in the world, and the. sheltered. waters make cruising ' cs) taste, good anchorage “and:...a. - host of marine parks,’ the: islands. | have: delighted pleasure Doaters a from. around the slobe wo variety: of.” * everything fro: ., lures to pottery. = Accommodatic 5 Islands | suit all” ‘tastes, arid. often. include’ ‘a nunibe “OF cosy be -d and. perfect ‘spot t to” drop a dine, ; either. froma boat o or from rocky shores. ; “Salmon and. other 'fish such ‘as rockcod and lingcod are plentiful, and. old ands can often direct *, Bewceomers to the best spots.. Nature lovers and photographers : will revel in