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	Columbia Island (District of Columbia) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Columbia Island is located in the Potomac River in Washington, DC.
		It is accessible from downtown DC and Arlington National Cemetery via the Arlington Memorial Bridge and from Northern Virginia via the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
		The Pentagon is visible from the western side of the island near the marina at the southern tip.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Columbia_Island_(District_of_Columbia) (169 words)

	Vancouver Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vancouver Island is separated from mainland British Columbia by the Strait of Georgia and the Queen Charlotte Strait, and from Washington by the Juan De Fuca Strait.
		The largest island on the western side of the Americas at 32,134 square kilometers (12,407 square miles), it is the world's 42nd largest island, Canada's 11th largest island and Canada's second highest populated island.
		On the southern and eastern portions of the island, this is characterized by Douglas-fir, western red cedar, arbutus, Garry oak, salal, Oregon-grape, and manzanita.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vancouver_Island (1722 words)

	Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada
		Known as Petroglyph Island, a nickname acquired because of its wealth of ancient native stone carvings, Gabriola Island is one of the enchanting Gulf Islands of British Columbia.
		The island's name is derived from Punta de Gaviota (Cape Seagull), the name given by the Spanish to the southeastern part of the island in 1791.
		The population is concentrated on the north and south ends of the island, with a friendly rivalry enjoyed between north and south islanders.
	www.gabriolaislandbc.com (1519 words)

	A Fair Isle Indeed – Bowen Island British Columbia
		The island boasts 2 grocery stores, a butcher, 2 hairdressers, a building supply center, several restaurants and shops, schools and dozens of B and B establishments as camping and hotels are non-existant.
		The population of Bowen Island at last count was pegged at around 3,000, but that number dramatically swells when the ‘summer people’ arrive in July to re-inhabit the many cottages owned for generations by returning vacationers.
		For starters, life on Bowen Island is dependent on an hourly ferry arrival from the mainland…both to bring supplies and to transport exiting workers and highschool students off.
	www.travellady.com /Issues/September05/1858AFairIsle.htm (672 words)

	Easter Island. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Of volcanic origin, Easter Island is mostly covered with grasslands and is swept by strong trade winds.
		Chile regards the island as an integral part of the mainland, not as a colony.
		Regarding the origin and culture of the builders of these monuments, one formerly popular theory is that of Thor Heyerdahl, that fair-skinned invaders from the East carved the monoliths, and that later (c.1680) the present Polynesians conquered the island, unleashing violent strife leading to near extinction of the population.
	www.bartleby.com /65/ea/EasterIs.html (436 words)

	Vancouver Island Accomodations, accommodations Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
		Vancouver Island - The largest island on the west coast of the Canada is an enchanting wonderland...
		Vancouver Island, British Columbia, with thousands of vacation accomodations to chose from, is the largest North American island in the Pacific.
		The West Coast of Vancouver Island is a majestic mix of rugged wilderness and old growth rain forests.
	www.accommodationsvancouverisland.com (485 words)

	Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada
		Sandy beaches on small islands and in cozy bays are delightfully welcoming spots to land and pass a sunny day, with hardly any other paddlers with which to share this slice of paradise.
		The northern tip of Steep Island is best dived at the end of an ebbing tide, for a fabulous dive amongst a profusion of colour and marine life.
		Island Hopping: Travelling between the Southern Gulf Islands and Northern Gulf Islands can be accomplished in small hops.
	www.quadraisland.com (1796 words)

	Pitcairn Island. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The first British Pacific Islands possession (1838), the island is officially administered by the British High Commissioner to New Zealand as part of the Pitcairn Islands dependency, which includes three neighboring, uninhabited atolls (Henderson, Ducie, and Oeno).
		The island was named in 1767 by Capt. Philip Carteret, a British naval officer, after Robert Pitcairn, the midshipman who first sighted it.
		In 1856 overpopulation caused the removal of the inhabitants, at their request, to Norfolk Island, but some soon returned to Pitcairn.
	www.bartleby.com /65/pi/PitcrnIsl.html (247 words)

	Keats Island, British Columbia, Canada
		Keats Island is named after Sir Richard Goodwin Keats, captain of the HMS Superb under the command of Admiral Horatio Nelson in 1803 and later Governor of Newfoundland in 1813.
		The communities on Keats Island (3 square miles/8 square kilometres) are clustered around the two government wharves; Keats Landing on the west coast facing Gibsons, and Eastbourne on the southeast shore.
		Keats Island and nearby Gambier Island are served by foot passenger ferry from the ferry terminal at Langdale, and by Keats is accessible by water taxi from Gibsons and Horseshoe Bay.
	www.vancouverisland.com /Regions/towns/index.asp?townID=4092 (407 words)

	Princess Royal Island, British Columbia, Canada
		The island has a diverse habitat, ranging from sandy beaches, lowland old-growth rainforest, subalpine parklands, and alpine tundra; all interspersed with fiords, estuaries, and lakes.
		The rain forest of the central coast of British Columbia is under extreme pressure from logging companies that have set their unscrupulously greedy eyes on these diminishing rain forests, and the centuries-old trees that are so critical to wildlife and the ecosystem of the area.
		Other wildlife on Princess Royal Island includes a large population of fl bears, grizzly bears, deer, wolves and foxes, and nesting populations of golden eagles, bald eagles, and the endangered marbled murrelet.
	www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns/?townID=4014 (1132 words)

	Pender Island Tourism Information, Pender Islands, British Columbia, Canada
		Pender Island is located in the Gulf of Georgia, just north of the American San Juan Islands, and in between Vancouver on the mainland and Sidney and Victoria on Vancouver Island.
		The largest Southern Gulf Islands are comprised of Galiano Island, Mayne Island, Saturna Island, Salt Spring Island and the Pender Islands.
		With a permanent population at 2000 and rising, the Pender Islands census triples in summer, with visitors and weekend cottagers arriving to enjoy the sunshine, the beaches, the outdoor activities and the rural lifestyle.
	www.penderisland.info (462 words)

	Granville Island, British Columbia, Canada
		Surrounded by marinas and enriched by views, Granville Island is located on the south shore of False Creek, in Downtown Vancouver.
		Granville Island is connected to the city by a causeway, epitomizing the West Coast outdoorsy lifestyle.
		Once a declining 37-acre industrial park, this tiny island in the middle of a metropolitan city of two million has been transformed into a vibrant, people-friendly place to be.
	www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns?townID=4025 (1239 words)

	NWsource: Guide to the best Vancouver Island, British Columbia, kayaking, biking, camping and hiking
		A magnificent chain of rugged snow-capped mountains divides the island into two distinct sides: dense, rain-drenched forest and remote surf- and wind-battered shores on the west, and well-populated, beach-fringed lowlands on the east.
		On the east coast of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is the island's second-largest city.
		The islands' mild, almost Mediterranean climate, beautiful pastoral scenery, driftwood-strewn beaches and prolific marine life are a haven from hectic urban life.
	www.nwsource.com /travel/guides/vancouver_island.html (246 words)

	Sunstar Yacht Charters - Vancouver Island, British Columbia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Imagine exploring British Columbias' coast aboard your own private yacht, anchored in a secluded cove, enticing fragrances rising up from the galley while you relax on the top deck after a full day of fabulous cruising and adventure.
		Whether you choose to fish, swim, explore, tour sheltered inlets or go for a walk on a secluded island, the options are as endless as your interests.
		British Columbia is famous for it's spectacular wildlife tours with Orcas, bears, seabirds and eagles being some of the many species that you may encounter during your voyage.
	www.asunstar.com (312 words)

	Quadra Island Adventures & Tours Centre, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
		In the Northern Gulf Islands and the untamed Discovery Islands, located between Vancouver Island and the wild west coast of British Columbia, you’ll find stunning coastal scenery and an astonishing array of wildlife and birds.
		The islands provide a picturesque backdrop for resident Orca whales spy hopping in the mist, fl bears meandering on the beach with their cubs and seals and sea lions basking on rock islets.
		The Island Adventure Centre is based on Quadra Island, just a ten-minute ferry ride from Campbell River, BC on the north central east coast of Vancouver Island.
	www.islandadventurecentre.com (593 words)

	Ecotourism Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
		Vancouver Island is a hot spot for exhilarating recreational activities all year round, whether you spend your day on land or on water.
		Vancouver Island is a haven to diverse ecosystems, from rainforest, mountain, to wild, rugged, and ever-changing Pacific coastline.
		Vancouver Island is located on the west coast of Canada, as part of the province of British Columbia.
	www.ecoisland.ca (263 words)

	Vancouver Island BC Information
		Vancouver Island BC can be described in many ways as there are simply so very many different aspects of this island that makes it so incredible.
		Vancouver Island comprises 3 440 kilometres (2,136 miles) of coastline and is the largest island on the North American west coast.
		Vancouver Island has many different cultural aspects from the rich Native heritage to colonial English roots all the way to modern urban settings, there is a little of everything offered on Vancouver Island.
	www.vancouverislandbcbritishcolumbia.com (629 words)

	Denman Island, British Columbia \| BC Tourism, Accommodations
		Denman Island, British Columbia is characterized by its beautiful natural environment.
		Denman Island is located in the northwest corner of the Georgia Strait, approximately 2 1/2 hours north of Victoria, 1 hour north of Nanaimo, and 20 minutes south of Courtenay.
		The Island is connected to Vancouver Island by a ferry service that has been operating for over 70 years.
	www.denmanisland.com (308 words)

	VANCOUVER ISLAND - BRITISH COLUMBIA - CANADA ---an offshore island paradise within sight of the US border
		Emerald islands in an azure sea with glimpses of Orcas and sea lions.
		Vancouver Island attracts people from the world over who are drawn to her spectacular and varied scenery.
		The Provincial capital of Victoria is the principal city of the island and reams have been written of the beauty of that city by the likes of Rudyard Kipling and many other luminaries who have visited there.
	www.escapeartist.com /efam/45/Vancouver_Island.html (3290 words)

	Bowen Island, British Columbia
		Bowen Island is also a popular destination for boaters who experience sheltered bays and safe anchorage, salmon fishing, dive sites and clean swimming beaches.
		The island’s total size is 20 square miles or 12,500 acres.
		Bowen is the first island municipality in the Islands Trust with an RCMP detachment, an elementary school, a middle school, a BC ambulance station and a volunteer fire department.
	www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/vancouver/cities/bowen.htm (330 words)

	Victoria BC British Columbia Canada on Vancouver Island
		Victoria BC (British Columbia) is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and was voted #1 in environmental ambiance by Con de Naste travel magazine.
		There are eight tourism regions on the island and they are shown on the Vancouver Island page.
		The Gulf Islands are a group of jewels lying between Vancouver BC and Vancouver Island.
	tourismmall.victoria.bc.ca (1479 words)

	Island Adventure Tours, Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia (BC), Canada
		IAT is headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on beautiful Vancouver Island.
		Bounded by the Pacific Ocean, and buffeted by the warm Japanese Current, it is an island paradise waiting to be discovered.
		The practice of touring natural habitats in a manner that is meant to minimize ecological impact and help sustain the livelihood of the local inhabitants.
	www.islandadventuretours.com (723 words)

	Victoria marine ecotours Sidney eco tours Vancouver Island British Columbia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Eagles are common on the islands, and you'll see their huge stick nests atop many trees along the shorelines.
		Much of the shoreline of the southern islands is rocky and rugged, often with cliffs, which the sea erodes.
		Vegetation on the islands is primarily Douglas fir, with groves of Madrone (arbutus) and some Garry oak.
	www.victorialodging.com /marine-ecotour (1126 words)

	Guided Kayaking Tours, British Columbia, Vancouver Island Canada
		The Vancouver Island, British Columbia coast is one of the most rugged and dramatic on earth, and one of the finest sea kayaking areas anywhere.
		Heavily forested islands and mountains are laced with thousands of miles of intricate waterways.
		Northern Lights Expeditions is a sea kayak tour outfitter operating in the Johnstone Strait, Robson Bight, and Inside Passage areas of the Vancouver Island, British Columbia coast since 1983.
	www.seakayaking.com /trips.htm (690 words)

	Vancouver Island, British Columbia
		Welcome to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the largest North American island in the Pacific.
		280 miles (450 km) in length, Vancouver Island is the centre for "island hopping" to the many smaller islands scattered along her coast.
		Of course, Vancouver Island is also the location of British Columbia's capital city, Victoria.
	www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/island.html (183 words)

	British Columbia's Vancouver Island Travel Guide
		Vancouver Island, located at the southernmost corner of British Columbia, is the largest island on North America’s west coast.
		But the island’s true claim to fame is its provincial capital, Victoria, British Columbia’s second largest city.
		Even though Vancouver Island is the most populated island in the province, it is still largely rural, commanded by sweeping vistas of forests and rolling pastureland.
	www.gonorthwest.com /BC/Islands/Vancouver/Vancouver-Island.htm (414 words)

	kayaking Vancouver Island, British Columbia kayak killer whales sea
		Our British Columbia Sea kayaking tours takes us to the killer whale waters of Johnstone Strait, home to the largest pods of killer whales on the BC coast.
		This sea kayaking tour, set in the dramatic seascape of the wild northwest coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, fringes the Pacific Ocean in a stunning contrast of land and sea.
		Relax and relish the magnificent views from your quaint island campsite.
	www.kayak-adventures.com (361 words)

	Rentals Nanoose Bay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
		Island Treasures Bed and Breakfast (B&B) provides a calming, peaceful atmosphere to unwind, reconnect, and recharge.
		Rejuvenate your soul, Island Treasures is the perfect Bed and Breakfast (B&B) for a romantic wedding, honeymoon, or anniversary stay.
		We are protected from Pacific weather systems by the range of mountains which run the length of Vancouver Island, and further moderated by the Strait of Georgia.
	www.ivponline.com /vacation-rentals/canada_british-columbia_r-vancouver-island_rentals_nanoose-bay.html (563 words)

	City Guide to Hornby Island British Columbia, Canada
		The history of Hornby Island is as eclectic as its culture.
		Geologic findings on several of the Gulf Islands suggest that Hornby was molded into shape through the combined effort of volcanic eruptions thousands of miles away, massive earthquakes and receding glaciers that scratched, scoured and gouged the land mass into its present form.
		Located in the northern group of Gulf Islands that is sandwiched between Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, Hornby’s remote and carefully preserved beauty is well worth the trip.
	www.gonorthwest.com /bc/islands/hornby/hornby_island.htm (413 words)

	Vancouver Island, Victoria, and the Gulf Islands - Travel Information
		Nestled along Canada’s West Coast, the Vancouver Island region is a paradise of tranquil islands, pristine coastlines, and emerald forests, where the ever-present Pacific Ocean shapes the scenery and softens the climate.
		And, whether you are strolling on a beach or cycling a country lane, watching an artist at work or enjoying a seafood feast on a sunny patio, you can feel the magic of being on an island surrounded by the magnificence of the Pacific Ocean.
		For information on getting to the island via Ferry, visit BC Ferries for schedules, fares, reservations, and conditions.
	www.islands.bc.ca (214 words)

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