Where is Gambier Island BC?
Howe Sound
Gambier Island is the largest of four islands located in Howe Sound, British Columbia, Canada (not to be confused with the 14 small Gambier Islands, located 1600 km southeast of Tahiti).
Are there roads on Gambier Island?
Gambier Island is accessible only by B.C. Ferries passenger service, water taxi or other boats. There is no central road network. The island elects two trustees to the Islands Trust, an organization that unites small island communities in British Columbia to oversee development and land use.
Are cars allowed on Gambier Island?
Welcome to Gambier Island! We have electricity and telephone and many have high-speed internet access. There is no car-ferry access – something most residents want to preserve.
How do you get to Gambier Island?
To visit Gambier Island you have to take a private boat, float plane, water-taxi or the passenger-only ferry offered by BC Ferries. The ferry leaves from the BC Ferries’ terminal at Langdale to the small settlement of New Brighton.
Can you drive on Keats Island?
For years, Keats was served from Langdale by the ferry “Dogwood Princess” and is now served by the ferry “Stormaway”. Visitors may also drive from langdale to gibsons and take a water taxi to keats landing. There are a few rough roads connecting locations on the island, but there is very little vehicle use.
Are there bears on Gambier Island?
The most visible mammals on the island are the coastal Black-Tailed deer, but the island is home to cougar, wolves, squirrels, martens and the occasional black bear.
Are there wolves on Gambier Island?
For those heading out for some early Spring cruising, please be aware that wolves have been spotted in and around Gambier Island. Conversation officers suggest that pets are kept on a leash at all times until the small pack of 7 wolves has moved on.
Are there bears on Keats Island?
A bear has been sighted on Keats Island, too, which would have meant the bear swam to the island – a rare occurrence. This spring has been unusually warm and dry, which may be a contributing factor to the increase.
Who owns Keats Island?
Barnabas Family Ministries
Barnabas Family Ministries is a camp and retreat centre operated on 64 hectares on the north side of the island. This land was formerly owned by the Corkum family, and was referred to as “Corky’s Farm”. It is now owned by Barnabas.
Are there cougars on Gambier Island?
Are there bears in Gibsons?
The Sunshine Coast is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including deer, raccoons, coyotes and bears. We can help reduce conflicts with wildlife by making sure that waste is kept secure at all times, ripe fruit is removed, BBQs are kept clean, and bird feeders are suspended and limited to winter use.
Where can I see wolves on Vancouver Island?
Sightings occur occasionally on the coasts of Vargas Island and Meares Island in Clayoquot sound, as well as infrequently in Cape Scott Provincial Park.