Parker Island facts for kids
Parker Island is a beautiful island in the Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada. It's about 400-acre (160 ha) big. The island sits on the western side of Montague Harbour. It helps protect the harbour from strong winds coming from Trincomali Channel.
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Discover Parker Island
Parker Island is a quiet place. You can reach it by floatplane, private boat, helicopter, or water taxi. There is no public ferry service to the island.
Powering Up the Island
On Parker Island, you'll find a special station for the HVDC Vancouver Island power system. This system helps bring electricity to Vancouver Island. It's where a long power cable, about 880 meters (2,887 feet) long, connects from Galiano Island to Parker Island.
How Parker Island Got Its Name
Parker Island was named after Lieutenant George Ferdinand Hastings Parker. He was an officer on the HMS Ganges. This ship was very important for the Royal Navy's Pacific fleet. The fleet was based nearby in Esquimalt.
Who Lives on Parker Island?
About 25 people live on Parker Island. Many of them live there only part-time. This is because the island has a very natural feel. It can also have tough weather conditions.
