Tribune Channel facts for kids
Tribune Channel is a narrow waterway, like a natural river, located on the beautiful Central Coast of British Columbia, Canada. It acts as a natural border, separating Gilford Island from the mainland. This channel is an important part of the region's geography, connecting different sounds and inlets.
Tribune Channel: A Waterway in British Columbia
Tribune Channel is a long, narrow stretch of ocean water. It curves around Gilford Island, which is to its west and north. Imagine it as a natural path that bends around the island. At one point, the mouth of Thompson Sound opens into Tribune Channel, leading eastwards towards the Kakweiken River.
At its southern end, Tribune Channel opens up into the larger Knight Inlet. Inside this opening, you'll find Viscount Island. This island is separated from the nearby mainland by another smaller waterway called Sergeaunt Channel.
On the west side of Viscount Island, there is another passage known as Nickoll Passage.
Special Places Along the Channel
Along the southern side of Tribune Channel, there is a special beach. Its name in the Kwak'wala language is tse'lxmedzes. This name means "crabapple trees on beach," which tells us what kind of trees grow there. This beach is located south of where Thompson Sound opens up, and it's across from the southwest coast of Gilford Island and Kumlah Island.
Places Named After a Ship
The name "Tribune" for this channel comes from a ship called HMS Tribune. This ship was part of the British Royal Navy. Several other places in the area are also named after this ship:
- Tribune Bay Provincial Park and the bay itself, found on the east coast of Hornby Island.
- Tribune Point, which is a point of land on the south side of Gilford Island.
- Tribune Rock, a rock formation located in the Queen Charlotte Strait area, north of Hurst Island.
