Hornby Island, the Northern most Gulf Island, is home to just under 1000 people. The island is not only know for having more parks than any other Gulf Island - Helliwell Provincial Park, Big Tribune Provincial park Mount Geoffrey Regional Park and Fords Cove Marina - but also for the eclectic collection of local artists and crafts people. Hornby Island offers a mix of northwest rainforest and warm, sandy beaches. Popular visitor activities include hiking, kayaking, mountain biking and diving.