Travel and tourism guide for gulf islands, british columbia, canada. For interisland travel to the southern gulf islands of pender, mayne, saturna, galiano and saltspring island, board bc ferries from either crofton or swartz bay. Bc ferries route map bc ferries british columbia ferry. Interactive high resolution maps of the gulf islands, british columbia, canada thank you for visiting gulf island maps. On the larger islands a few are accessible by road but on the smaller islands access is by water only.
Map of vancouver island the gulf islands the lower. These standardized codes are used to abbreviate the scientific name of each animal. Islands virtual tours maps hotels real estate photos ferry schedule tidal chart salmon fishing videos. Known as the southern gulf islands, these islands are blessed by canadas only mediterraneantype climatewarm and dry in the summer and mild and wet in the winter. Over 7,000 free maps covering the entire province of british columbia are now available as downloadable pdf files through geobcs base map online. The temperature normals are measured in the period 19611990. The southern gulf islands are the canadian islands between vancouver island and the mainland of british columbia in the strait of georgia.
There is quite a lot of discussion on the bc forums about vancouver island, which allows considerable opportunity for prospective visitors to do their research. Most beaches are public with good access, and full of treasure at low tide. British columbias beautiful gulf islands are one of canada and the worlds biggest tourist destinations. The gulf islands are the most visited region on the bc coast. Map of the southern gulf islands vancouver island news. The gulf islands are an extraordinary labyrinth of over 6,000 islands located throughout the inside passage between vancouver island the largest west coast island and. C amping is very limited in the gulf islands but fortunately the gulf islands national park has numerous campgrounds available.
Extensive ferry route maps will guide you to the islands, and the golf course map will help you prioritize your holiday. Gulf islands ns canaveral ns acadia np everglades np grand canyon np zion np. Islands shown in grey have groundwater chemistry data that were used for verifying the results of the aquifer vulnerability assessment. Pick from popular salt spring or one of the lesstravelled islands like pender island, mayne island, galiano island or saturna island, each with their own. Communities and regional map of the gulf islands, british columbia, canada. Large detailed map of british columbia with cities and towns. Thank you for visiting salt spring island, the largest of the beautiful gulf islands, nestled between rugged vancouver island and british columbias sunshine coast. In the same year, spanish and british cartographic expeditions also explored the area, intent on finding a passage to the northwest atlantic. Pender islands vacation rentals, north pender island map.
Hello, i am planning on travelling the gulf islands and vancouver island this summer. Gulf islands national park reserve russel island duck creek park rainbow road recreation center blackburn. Whether you rent a bike or bring your own, the gulf islands provide a perfect destination for cyclists seeking adventure. Extensive ferry route maps will guide you to the islands, and the golf course maps. Consisting of that part of the capital regional district lying northerly and easterly of a line described as follows. The abundance and accessibility of beaches on vancouver island makes it a gold mine for the rockhound. The crd is one of several regional districts in british columbia and had an official population of 383,360 as of the canada 2016 census the crd encompasses the thirteen municipalities of. Swartz bay southern gulf islands 6 vesuvius bay salt spring island. Gulf islands see inset alliford bay sandspit langdale earls cove saltery bay port mcneill sointula alert bay. Yr weather statistics for gulf islands, british columbia. Announcing the march 1012 trust council quarterly meeting hosted on salt spring island.
To use the map with full interactive features, download it to your desktop. Gulf of georgia the name gulf islands comes from gulf of georgia, the original term used by george vancouver in his mapping of the southern part of the archipelago and which before the san juan island dispute also was taken to include what have since been called the san juan islands. Islands virtual tours maps hotels real estate photos ferry schedule tidal chart salmon fishing videos social media bc wine b. Topographic map viewer province of british columbia. The aim of this detailed survey is to provide soils information at a scale of 1. The canadian gulf islands are very similar in culture and climate to the san juan islands. Within these islands there are 5 major islands which are serviced by daily ferries from both vancouver and victoria. But the covid19 pandemic has brought much uncertainty to our small communities. Map of the gulf islands, british columbia, canada eh. We created this digital map to help you make the most of your visit and hope you enjoy the wide variety of activities on pender island, along with the offerings from.
Magic lake area map north pender island map south pender island map printable map pdf. Sidney island acreage strata lot 72 southern gulf islands. Yr long term forecast for gulf islands, british columbia. While the gulf islands are clearly not in a gulf, the name stuck. Soils of the gulf islands of british columbia forests, lands, natural. Maps of vancouver island vancouver island news, events. The archipelago is split into two groups of islands based on national sovereignty. Travel guide to the gulf islands, canada gulf islands. Swiikw is one of the southern gulf islands located between vancouver island and the lower mainland of british columbia, canada. It is about 19 km north of victoria, 6 km south east of sidney on the saanich peninsula and only 10 km from roche harbour on us san juan island. It is an ideal location from which to cycle, kayak, hike, and explore the island. Sidney island is at the southern end of the gulf islands between vancouver island and mainland british columbia. The gulf islands are an extraordinary labyrinth of over 6,000 islands located throughout the inside passage between vancouver island the largest west coast island and british columbia s beautiful west coast. The area is home to gulf islands national park reservean ecological paradise of land pockets on 15 islands, plus numerous small islets and reef areas.
Gulf islands, nestled between rugged vancouver island and british. We created this free digital map to help you make the most of your visit and hope you enjoy the wide variety of activities on salt spring island, along with the offerings from our. Gulf islands offers a wide range of camping experiences from car camping to backcountry adventures. Sailing and cruising the gulf islands, british columbia. Pender islands vacation rentals, south pender island map. Risk of saltwater intrusion in coastal bedrock aquifers. Stressed vancouverites love escaping into the restorative arms of these laidback islands, strung like a shimmering necklace between the mainland and vancouver island. Gulf islands bc canada travel map click on the community of the gulf islands, bc, canada you would like to plan travel to alert bay cortes island denman island hornby island gabriola island galiano island mayne island pender island quadra island saltspring island. The fleet of bc ferries that services them is not as large nor are the sailings as frequent. Located on the west side of the strait of georgia, the island is bordered by mayne island to the southeast, saltspring island to the west and valdes island to the northwest. North pender island map gulf islands vacation accommodations.
Map of salt spring island map of saltspring island, british columbia. The gulf islands are the islands in the strait of georgia also known as the salish sea or the gulf of georgia, between vancouver island and the mainland of british columbia, canada according to bc geographical names bcgnis the name gulf islands was originally intended and commonly understood to refer to the archipelago at the southern end of the strait of georgiafrom gabriola island. Galiano is part of the capital regional district electoral area g. From waterfront retreats to rural cottages, gulf island vacation rentals provides the ultimate vacation getaways. Having learned of 14 little islands held tightly between the west coast of british columbia and the rugged eastern shores of vancouver island, i venture into canadas gulf islands to ferry around, literally, in search of riches. Surficial materials comprise glacial andor marine sediments, but form only a thin veneer over the bedrock in most areas. Gulf island photos photo gallery, salt spring island.
The gulf islands these five idyllic islands think whiteshell beaches, artist studios and organic farms on the sheltered eastern side of vancouver island are just a short ferry ride away. Coast vancouver island greater victoria bc islands southern gulf islands. Foot passengers can take a day trip to a number of islands. Gulf islands super, natural bc british columbia travel. Rockhounding on vancouver island and gulf islands vancouver. The gulf islands are an extraordinary labyrinth of over 6,000 islands located throughout the inside passage between vancouver island the largest west coast island and british columbias beautiful west coast. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Snug in the georgia strait, between the bc mainland and the east coast of vancouver island, are the gulf islands and discovery islands of british columbia, a. Made up of over 200 islands, the gulf islands of british columbia are one of bc s most popular visitor destinations. Interactive high resolution maps of the gulf islands, british columbia. Getting around vancouver island and the gulf islands. Park boundaries and legal description gulf islands national park.
These maps can be used as hardcopy presentation backdrops or for locating geographic features. This map provides regional context for the islands trust area, in the straight of georgia and the province of british columbia. Close knit, over 200 islands with fascinating shorelines, warm waters and a submediterranean climate, protected cozy passages and new discoveries around every bend. They are also very close in distance, separated only by a channel and a national border. There is, however, much less discussion about the gulf islands and you have really captured how rural some of them are. Deadmans island is in coal harbour burrard inlet, echo and long islands are. Maps of british columbia british columbia travel and. The 200 gulf islands, located in the strait of georgia between vancouver island and british columbias mainland, attract eclectic residents with bohemian souls. Map of the southern gulf islands british columbia travel. Graphic above to open a free high resolution pdf map of saltspring island or. Gulf islands bc maps salt spring, mayne, galiano, pender and saturna. British columbia s beautiful gulf islands are one of canada and the worlds biggest tourist destinations.
With excellent sports and recreation including boating, hiking, cycling and diving, this year round paradise offers the outdoor adventurer numerous options. Captain vancouver claimed the islands for the british crown, and referred to them as being located in a gulf. For tips on how to trap crab, check out this article or download this pdf document. Camping gulf islands national park, british columbia. Maps of british columbia british columbia travel and adventure. Off the southern coast of british columbia, adjacent to the strait of georgia, is a collection of islands, islets and reefs with rocky shorelines and steep headlands. The gulf islands are part of a large archipelago that includes washington states san juan islands. The islands trust is a unique federation of local governments serving islands in the salish sea. Every year visitors from all over british columbia and from around the world are drawn to the southern gulf islands for unique cultural and outdoor experiences. Known for its beautiful landscapes, abundant wildlife and laidback atmosphere, vancouver island is just a short ferry ride away from the bustling lower mainland but often feels like an entirely different world. The aim of this report is to provide detailed soils information at a scale of 1. Surveys and resource mapping branch, ministry of environment. Saanichgulf islands maps corner elections canada online.
Russell island loop british columbia, canada alltrails. Thank you for visiting pender island, a pastoral ocean paradise in the gulf islands, nestled between rugged vancouver island and britishs columbias sunshine coast. Formerly colonized by hippies and us draft dodgers, salt spring, galiano, mayne, saturna, and north and south pender deliver on. The topographic map viewer allows users to view and download pdf maps for free from a web browser. Eagles and seabirds swirl in the skies above the salish sea, sheltered, isletdotted waters teeming with seals, otters, orcas and pods of porpoises.
Large detailed map of british columbia with cities and towns click to see large. This map works wonderfully on iphone, android, blackberry, or any smart phone or ipad, etc. Pdf map of pender island, british columbia, canada. Guide to fishing regulations on the wild coast of bc canada. Weather statistics for gulf islands, british columbia canada add to my places remove from my places. British columbia washington vancouver island duke point kitim at to the alaska highway haida gwaii fiordland recreation. Discover british columbias gulf islands coastal living. Southern gulf islands travel british columbia, canada.
I have backpacked before australia and little smaller trips more locally, so i am not sure if i should make this a car trip or a backpacking trip. The gulf islands archipelago consists of 14 main tourism destination islands. South pender island map and gulf islands vacation accommodations. Many visitors pass right through on their way to alaska, but its worth lingering to explore the natural wonders of kluane national park, the modern frontier delights of whitehorse, and the worlds most famous gold rush town, dawson city. For those who came before me, that exploration was born of necessity. British columbia a great parks north washington parks 867 mi.
The gulf islands are the islands in the strait of georgia also known as the salish sea or the gulf of georgia, between vancouver island and the mainland of british columbia, canada according to bc geographical names bcgnis the name gulf islands was originally intended and commonly understood to refer to the archipelago at the southern end of the strait of georgiafrom gabriola. Browse through our selection of vancouver island maps to assist you in planning your vacation and outdoor adventures around vancouver island, the bc sunshine coast, and the gulf and discovery islands of british columbia. Download british columbias tidal saltwater sport fishing app, created by the sport fishing institute of bc in partnership with fisheries and oceans canada and supported by the pacific salmon foundation. The gulf islands are a part of the san juan archipelago in the northwest corner of the continental united states. Maps of sub regions on vancouver island and bc gulf islands. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and nature trips. Nb most of the islands in this section are river or lake islands, not coastal islands. All are located off the east coast of vancouver island and the west coast of the bc mainland. However, wed like to make a stop to the gulf islands and only have time to spend 2 nights on one of them.
Sedimentary rock formations, conery crescent beach, pender island, gulf islands, british columbia. Salt spring, pender, mayne, galiano and saturna are the most popular gulf islands, and they offer a variety of activities and services to the. Here in the sunny gulf islands, visitors can swim and fish in protected waters or scuba dive to open up a world of treasures. Many thanks for posting your pictures, in particular those of the gulf islands. They nestle between the city of vancouver and the british columbia sunshine coast in the east, and vancouver island on the west home to much exquisite wildlife, the gulf islands bc lie between the giant island of vancouver island about 450 miles long and bigger than japan. Were planning a 2week trip to vancouver island at the end of may and have most of our itinerary planned. Though the city of victoria in the south of the island offers every modern convenience and plenty of colonial charm, as you move north and west along the island the cities get. Our elegant accommodation is located in a parklike setting just a few minutes walk from the bc ferries dock. The strait of georgia, also known as the salish sea, is scattered with hundreds of rocks, islets, and idyllic islands that have been grouped together under the name the gulf islands. Linked to british columbia by the alaska highway, the yukon is a continuation of the forested wilderness. Maps of vancouver island vancouver island news, events, travel.
The gulf islands are part of a large archipelago that includes washington states san juan. Lying along the southern portion of the strait of georgia, this archipelago of islands lie in a triangle formed by the major population centers of vancouver, victoria and nanaimo and boast a warm, dry climate, offering yearround cruising. This area is comprised of around twelve inhabited islands, and several hundred more smaller islands and islets. We are responsible for preserving and protecting the islands unique amenities and environment. Gulf island maps salt spring, galiano, mayne, pender. Browse through our selection of british columbia maps to assist you in planning your vacation and outdoor adventures in british columbia. The capital regional district crd is a local government administrative district encompassing the southern tip of vancouver island and the southern gulf islands in the canadian province of british columbia. This map shows cities, towns, rivers, lakes, transcanada highway, major highways, secondary roads, winter roads, railways and national parks in british columbia. These islands, part of a chain of 6,000 islands that shelter the british columbia coastline between washington and alaska, lie beyond the quickaccess range of vancouver and victoria. The gulf islands attract multitudes of boaters annually from both canada and the united states. Bc gulf islands, british columbia, canada alltrips. Clear sky, temperature 11, 0 mm, gentle breeze, 4 ms from north. Golf courses in the gulf islands provincial topographical base maps for mobiles free geobc has created a series of free, highresolution topographical maps, at a scale of 1. Salt spring island map at gulf islands tourism will help you find your way round salt spring island.
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