Hornby Island is a small Canadian island with a sunny microclimate, white-sand beaches, and a thriving arts community. Visitors can explore Tribune Bay, hike Helliwell Park, kayak at Ford’s Cove, and browse local markets and studios. The island offers farm-to-table dining, wineries and cideries, and limited but sought-after accommodations. On a clear summer’s day, there might be no place in Canada more idyllic than Hornby. One of the Gulf Islands off the coast of British Columbia, it has an almost mystical quality that sets it apart from its neighbouring destinations. Nicknamed “Little Hawaii” or the “Hawaii of the North,” the island is known for its near-constant sunshine, a high percentage of local makers and artists, and white-sand beaches . And as for attracting visitors, it’s like a magnetic pull—once you’ve been, it’s nearly impossible not to return. “It’s a pretty special place,” Nikki Pierce tells Travel + Leisure.…