Utilities on Galiano Island
Electricity
BC Hydro
Power outages are a common occurrence on the island. It is recommended that you have a backup system should the power go out for an extended period of time.
Internet
GAIA - Galiano Association for Internet Access
Our mission is to provide affordable high-speed internet access to every part of Galiano, using infrastructure built by, for, and on Galiano.
Internet
Beacon Wireless
High speed internet
Pricing
Internet
South Island Internet
High-speed internet access to island residents and visitors via fixed wireless.
Internet
Starlink
broadband internet across the globe. Within each coverage area, orders are fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pricing: Hardare $649 Monthly $129
Internet & Home Phone
Telus
Telus offers internet and home phone services. TV services are limited to a small amount of households on the island.
Satellite TV
Shaw Direct
Enjoy over 350 HD channels and Pay Per View with no contract.
Watch live TV and On Demand titles on the go.
Propane
Galiano Propane
The Propane Station
Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Bob's yard behind the Garage
Water
From the Galiano Conservancy Association:
"When living on a small island like Galiano, precautions must be taken to make sure we have a stable and reliable water supply year-round. The water that falls on our land is used for drinking, cleaning, irrigation, and cooling, among many other things. With drier summers and wetter winters, finding ways to stabilize our water supply and demand over the year is paramount to the sustainability of life on the Gulf Islands. "
Where does your water come from?
Depending on where you live you may have your own well, be part of a community water system (also well) or use storage tanks for water. Additionally you may have a catchment system in place.
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