Welcome to our neighbourhood. Whaler Bay is located on the South/East end of Galiano Island.  To the North of the bay lies the Strait of Georgia and Vancouver. To the East and South is Active Pass, the Ferry route for traffic between Vancouver and Victoria on Vancouver Island. The image above is taken from our Webcam. I am currently trying different locations so it may be pointed approximately, Southwest, or West or North. It is updated hourly or half hourly during daylight hours when the computer is turned on (check the date/time stamp on the image to see how current it is).  The outer part of the bay provides good anchorage for boats in almost all winds. The Bay is only exposed to a North Blow (rare) and protection can be found behind Twiss Pt in those conditions. The inner bay is further protected by ragged reefs which can pose a hazard to navigators who lack accurate maps or are not paying attention. The inner bay and public dock should not be approached by boaters at low tide unless they have a very shallow draft or have some local knowledge.
 

The Resurrection of Whaler Bay - an article by Dave Ages.