Welcome to Quadra Island, BClife at the edge of the Great Bear RainforestSummer is here, time to make plans to visit Quadra Island!Quadra Island is the central community of the Discovery Islands, a group of small islands located along the Inside Passage seaway between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia , Canada . Quadra is home to a lively, close-knit community from all walks of life and all parts of the world. The area is blessed with stunning natural beauty, beaches, parks , wildlife and endless adventure-recreation opportunities.Watch more videos from Quadra Island>Quathiaski Cove is the main port of arrival for the ferry from Campbell River , and is the commercial and cultural hub of the island. The We Wai Kai band of the indigenous Laichwiltach People, (Kwa' Kwa' Ka' Wa'Kw First Nation) mostly reside at Cape Mudge (Yaculta) village nearby.Picturesque Heriot Bay is the port of departure for the ferry to Cortes Island and other marine services to the outer Discovery Islands and mainland inlets .Arts , culture , adventure, recreation , scenery and the laid-back island lifestyle are just a few of the reasons people come to live or visit Quadra Island . more... See more text