Discovery Islands facts for kids
Aerial view of the Discovery Islands
|
|
Discovery Islands, between Vancouver Island and continental British Columbia, north of Strait of Georgia
|
|
 Discovery Islands
Location in British Columbia
|
|
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Johnstone Strait and Salish Sea |
| Coordinates | 50°16′41″N 125°09′08″W / 50.27806°N 125.15222°W |
| Major islands | 20 |
| Administration | |
| Province | British Columbia |
The Discovery Islands are a group of islands in British Columbia, Canada. They are found at the northern end of the Salish Sea and the eastern end of Johnstone Strait. These islands are located between Vancouver Island and the mainland coast of British Columbia.
Most of these islands do not have many people living on them. Only Quadra Island and Cortes Island have ferry services. To reach the other islands, people usually use private boats or float planes.
Contents
Exploring the Discovery Islands
The Discovery Islands are known for their beautiful natural scenery. It can be tricky to tell if a coastline belongs to the mainland or one of the islands when you are exploring by boat.
Main Islands to Discover
Most of the Discovery Islands are part of the Strathcona Regional District. However, a few of the islands in the very south, like Hernando Island and Savary Island, are in the Qathet Regional District.
Here are some of the larger islands you can find:
- In the Strathcona Regional District
- Cortes Island
- Hardwicke Island
- West Thurlow Island
- East Thurlow Island
- Sonora Island
- Stuart Island
- Quadra Island
- Maurelle Island
- Mitlenatch Island
- Read Island
- Rendezvous Islands
- West Redonda Island
- East Redonda Island
- Marina Island
- Twin Islands
- In the Qathet Regional District
- Hernando Island
- Mink Island
- Savary Island
Important Waterways
The Discovery Passage is a key waterway in the area. It starts where the Strait of Georgia gets narrower between Quadra Island and Vancouver Island. This passage continues north until it meets the Nodales Channel and Johnstone Strait.
Fun Activities for Visitors
The Discovery Islands are a great place for outdoor adventures. Many visitors come here to enjoy activities like:
See also
In Spanish: Islas Discovery para niños
