Gulf Islands - Vancouver Island.
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There are more than a dozen gulf islands and many inlets that make this West Coast portion of Canada British Columbia a real paradise. Gulf Islands Canada BC.
Southern Gulf Islands
North Pender, Mayne and Galiano Islands
Arbutus trees and sandstone beaches are common in the Gulf Islands.
The Southern Gulf Islands include hundreds of islands and islets,
and form part of a larger archipelago that also includes the nearby
San Juan Islands of the state of Washington, in the United States.
The major Southern Gulf Islands, in alphabetical order, are:
Gabriola Island
Galiano Island
Kuper Island
Mayne Island
North and South Pender Islands
Saltspring Island
Saturna Island
Thetis Island
Valdes Island
The Southern Gulf Islands are perhaps best known for their artists, wineries, fromageries, and farms, as well as for their natural beauty. Boating, kayaking, hiking, camping and wildlife viewing are all possible in the Southern Gulf Islands.
Northern Gulf Islands
The major Northern Gulf Islands, in alphabetical order, are:
Denman Island
Hornby Island
Lasqueti Island
Texada Island
Quadra Island is sometimes said to be part of the Gulf Islands. It is more often designated as part of the Discovery Islands.
Vancouver Island in British Columbia offers wildlife whale and bear watching experiences. Killer whales and black bear can be viewed from the southern most part of the island in Victoria to the very most northern location Port Hardy.
There are more than 1,100 different wildlife species in the province, and some diverse ecosystems in the world. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound and can be very rewarding.
Some of the best fishing in the world can be had on Vancouver Island. The city of Campbell River is known as "The Salmon Capital of the World".
Many famous celebrities have experienced the thrill of landing huge salmon on the island including Glen Ford, John Wayne, Bob Hope and Henry Fonda.
Besides salmon fishing charters, tour guides on Vancouver island specialize in a variety of wildlife watching tours. Grizzly bears, black bears, bald eagles, orca whales and sea lions are just some of the animals that can be observed in the area.
When visiting Vancouver Island be sure to book either a skiing, golf, fishing, whale watching, sightseeing trip or adventure tour.
You will be able to select your excursion from one of the many businesses listed in the Vancouver Island Vacations Directory.
