THE ISLANDS
The
Gulf Islands
Gabriola Island
Galiano Island
Hornby Island
Pender Island
Salt Spring Island
Queen Charlotte Islands
Barkley Sound
Cities and Towns on Vancouver Island
Campbell River
Cobble Hill
Comox
Courtenay
Duncan
Nanaimo
Oak Bay
Parksville
Qualicum
Beach
Sooke
Tofino
Victoria
Vancouver Island
Sea Kayaking Areas
Barkley Sound
Clayoquot Sound
Gulf Islands
Johnstone Strait
Nootka Sound
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British Columbia,
Canada
The Islands Travel Region
The islands of
British Columbia could be
considered a microcosm of the province’s richest environments. With the
exception of the arid desert that surrounds
Osoyoos in
Thompson Okanagan region, just
about every climate zone can be found on B.C.’s west coast. From the
remote rainforests of the Queen Charlotte Islands, to the snowy heights
of Mt. Washington on Vancouver
Island, the islands just about have it all. No region better mirrors
the diversity of cultures, climates and communities of British Columbia
than the island populations that enrich its coastline.
There are three distinct archipelagos
of islands in British Columbia. The
Queen Charlotte Islands, located off
the coast of Northern British Columbia are known for their lush beauty
and ancient First Nations communities. Toward the southern end of the
province are the spectacular but remote Discovery Islands. Further south
is a string of islands and islets called the
Gulf Islands. Known for
their abundant sunshine and quiet beaches, the Gulf Islands are one of
B.C.’s most popular island destinations.
Vancouver Island, also located at the
southwest corner of the province, is home to world-famous
Victoria, with its stately 19th
century historic buildings and Old England charm.
B.C.’s ferry service links the mainland
with most of the province’s larger islands. Travelers can board ferries
from several ports, including Horseshoe Bay, near West Vancouver, and
Tsawwassen, southwest of Vancouver.
Transportation to the Queen Charlottes is available from the Northern
B.C. city of Prince Rupert, but can also be reached from Vancouver by a
three-day ferry trip from the Vancouver Island town of Port Hardy.
VISITOR
INFORMATION
Tourism
Association of Vancouver Island. #203 - 335 Wesley Street,
Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T5. Phone: 250-754-3500; Fax: 250-754-3599. E-mail
Sea to Sky Country
These web pages by Mountain Internet have description, photos, weather and map of the
Islands region, which stretches from above Vancouver to Lillooet.
Gulfislands.com
This sponsored site, promoting island businesses, includes accommodations on Galiano,
Pender, Saltspring and Saturna Islands.
THE ISLANDS
Vancouver Island
The
Gulf Islands
Queen Charlotte Islands
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