Whale watching - from the shore brings no guarantees of sightings; your chances are much better by taking a boat trip with one of the many experienced guides operating out of Sointula or the other North Island communities. The waters around Malcolm Island are renowned for Orca and other whale sightings.

Wildlife Viewing - can be done from the shores of the island or by local boat charters. The annual spring bird count boasts sightings of 86 species from Stellar Jays to the Pleated Woodpecker.

Sport Fishing - the waters surrounding Malcolm are also famous for catching all the delicious salmon species as well as the prize halibut. Charters are available for hire or the opportunity to launch and moor your own boat. The harbour is well maintained and offers great rates along with washrooms, laundry, and shower facilities.

Driving & Cycling Tours - self-guided
Kaleva road a beautiful 6 kmtrip along a country road with ocean vistas on the right and the island farms and acreage on the left. Near the end of the road is a high end fishing lodge with Alpacas grazing all around the buildings. At low tide the shoreline along Kaleva creates many opportunities to explore beach flats and tidal pools.

Mitchell Bay - a small rural community accessed off Kaleva road, 15km from Sointula. Another great kayak launch and view of the Broughton Archipelago. Arrangements can be made to tour a working forge and oxen farm.

Pulteney Point Ligthouse - one of the few operating west coast light stations. To get there it’s a 10 km drive from town and then a brief stroll along the beach. A very special place! it just happens to be my childhood home.

Bere Point Regional Park & Campsites - this would be the jewel of the island and is renowned, even though many of us like to think of it as a special secret place. Located on the north side of the island, it overlooks the BC mainland and the snow capped coastal mountains. Such a wonderful beach, covered with smooth flat skipping stones, formed from the ocean’s motion. The other features which make this a very special location; the trail head for the Beautiful Bay trail, ocean front campsites, and in the mid summer months the waters are frequently visited by Orcas.

Big Lake - is really not that big but it’s the largest on the island, and the only place for swimming, ocean temperatures remain chilly throughout all the seasons. The historic Mateoja trail skirts this lake near the end of the hike.

There are many more places to be explored by the adventurous rainforest hiker or the curious beachcomber. Malcolm Island is one of the rare BC islands with a complete gravel beach perimeter.

The Museum - the Sointula museum in the old Superior School building, houses a fine rare display and an insight into the trials and tribulations experienced by the Finns seeking Utopia. see history for this amazing story. The museum operates with the help of volunteers and visitor donations. Open every day in the summer and by appointment in the off season.

Historic Building Tour - self-guided Take a short stroll through town and read heritage signs placed on these buildings: on the hill-the Finnish Organization Hall and the Athletic Hall, below-the old Superior School, and by the ferry dock-the Sointula Co-operative Store.

Lost at Sea Memorial - Over the years Sointula’s commercial fishing fleet made a huge contribution to the history of the BC fishery. This becomes quite evident by the old decrepit boatsheds that line the water front. In the harbour, the huge anchor memorial pays tribute to some of the Sointula’s bravest. In front of Sea 4 Miles is an old gillnet boat on display, along with an interpretative sign on the local fishing history.

The Cemetery - the people of Sointula are proud of their well maintained burial grounds. It sits on a point over looking the ocean on the east end of town. To the Finns it was known as Koti, meaning home. To this day it remains to have free burials and is funded by donations.