Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is a national park reserve in the Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia.
The reserve covers and was established on May 9, 2003. It includes many islets and reef areas.
There is no interpretive centre. There are 10 backcountry camping areas on eight islands and two drive-in campgrounds on Vancouver and North Pender Islands. Though open year round, there are some winter access restrictions.
- Park office, +1 250-654-4000.
Orcas, porpoises, seals, and otters swim within the estuaries. Eagles, falcons, and turkey vultures soar around this park reserve
Park office, +1 250-654-4000.
- Mayne Island: an easy 1.5-km loop trail at Bennett Bay that leads to Campbell Point. Campbell Point features remnant old-growth forest and views of Georgeson Island. Bennett Bay has a sandy beach which is suitable for sunbathing and swimming. Georgina Point is the location of a historic lighthouse. Built in 1885, the Georgina Point lighthouse marks the entrance to Active Pass. Orca whales, harbour seals and seabirds can all be seen at Georgina Point.
- Russell Island: a moderate 1-km loop trail from the boat access that leads to the historic Mahoi House.
- Sydney Spit: an easy 2-km loop trail with cross trails, and 1.5-km spur trails.
- Tumbo Island: a gentle 3.5-km trail provides ocean views of Cabbage Island and the San Juan Islands.
Mayne Island: an easy 1.5-km loop trail at Bennett Bay that leads to Campbell Point. Campbell Point features remnant old-growth forest and views of Georgeson Island. Bennett Bay has a sandy beach which is suitable for sunbathing and swimming. Georgina Point is the location of a historic lighthouse. Built in 1885, the Georgina Point lighthouse marks the entrance to Active Pass. Orca whales, harbour seals and seabirds can all be seen at Georgina Point.
Russell Island: a moderate 1-km loop trail from the boat access that leads to the historic Mahoi House.
Sydney Spit: an easy 2-km loop trail with cross trails, and 1.5-km spur trails.
Tumbo Island: a gentle 3.5-km trail provides ocean views of Cabbage Island and the San Juan Islands.
- Interpretive programs are held from June through September on the larger islands of Saturna and Pender, as well as on Sidney Spit (Sidney Island).
- The Russell Island Host Program is a collaboration between Parks Canada and the Mahoi family. The Russell Island hosts are descendents of Maria Mahoi, a pioneering woman of Kanaka (Hawaiian) and First Nations descent.
- The Fog Alarm Building (FAB) at East Point on Saturna Island was rehabilitated by members of the Saturna Heritage Committee[5]. In the summer months, visitors can speak with FAB volunteers and learn about Saturna Island's cultural heritage.
- The Roe House at Roesland on Pender Island is a 1908 farmhouse that was rehabilitated by members of the Pender Islands Museum Society. In the summer months, visitors can speak with Roe House volunteers and learn about Pender Island's cultural heritage.
Interpretive programs are held from June through September on the larger islands of Saturna and Pender, as well as on Sidney Spit (Sidney Island).
The Russell Island Host Program is a collaboration between Parks Canada and the Mahoi family. The Russell Island hosts are descendents of Maria Mahoi, a pioneering woman of Kanaka (Hawaiian) and First Nations descent.
The Fog Alarm Building (FAB) at East Point on Saturna Island was rehabilitated by members of the Saturna Heritage Committee[5]. In the summer months, visitors can speak with FAB volunteers and learn about Saturna Island's cultural heritage.
The Roe House at Roesland on Pender Island is a 1908 farmhouse that was rehabilitated by members of the Pender Islands Museum Society. In the summer months, visitors can speak with Roe House volunteers and learn about Pender Island's cultural heritage.