Readership Profile

Island Tides is the community paper for residents of the legendary ‘Salish Sea’ area, and is delivered to Gulf Island homes, coast-to-coast-to-coast. Island Tides introduces readers to the magic of the region: west coast lifestyle, arts and crafts, events, shopping, restaurants, attractions, where to stay… and real estate for those who dream of staying a little longer!

Island Tides is also available in free boxes in towns, villages & ferry terminals on the eastern seaboard of Vancouver Island, and aboard a number of BC ferries.

The entire region has a constant influx of newcomers needing to find products and services for their new life in Canada’s Shangrila. Let yours be the first business they see!

Introduce your products & services to these shoppers!

Our growing population of well-heeled empty-nesters, celebrities, and professionals working from home, as well as young families looking for a healthier way-of-life, is an exciting market. Many retired and semi-retired Americans come to build their homes in our west coast paradise. ‘Green’ is a key interest of Islanders.

Capture loyal customers!

In this desirable and affluent area, nestled in the Strait of Georgia, the property market, new construction and renovation continue to boom. All services and products to do with home, garden, health, leisure, eco-sports gear, vacations, money management, and the ‘good life’ are of high interest to our readers.

Be on their ‘phone first’ and ‘going-to-town’ lists!

Islanders enjoy their weekly shopping trips to Sidney, Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville and Campbell River. Between times, they also like to shop by web, phone and mail-order. They are always on the look-out for events and activities for their many visitors.

Be seen by visitors to the region!

The Southern Gulf Islands is Canada’s newest national park. Islanders have year-round visitors in ever-growing numbers. Visitors enjoy tourist attractions on Vancouver Island and stay to shop for property.

Contact us to get your ad into print today:

Phone: 250.629.3660

Email: islandtides@islandtides.com

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