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Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Canada Established in 2003 by Parks Canada, the Gulf Islands National Park was formed to protect the area’s unique ecosystem, which is rich with ecologically diverse plants and sea-life including: gnarled Garry oaks, delicate wild lilies, thick kelp beds and magnificent Orca whales. Known as the Southern Gulf Islands, these islands are blessed by Canada’s only Mediterranean-type climate—warm and dry in the summer and mild and wet in the winter. The park areas on the larger islands ( Saturna, Mayne and the Penders) are accessible by BC Ferries, while the others areas can only be reached by water taxi, private boat or kayak. www.gulfislandsnationalpark.com

CANADA AND B.C. SIGN PARK AGREEMENT Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada was made possible, in large part, through lands purchased and donated since 1995 under the joint Canada-British Columbia Pacific Marine Heritage Legacy program. The Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada is the first new national park established under the Government of Canada’s Action Plan to create ten new national parks and five marine conservation areas in next five years. The Government of Canada has committed $16 million over the next five years to establish and operate Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and its facilities, which will include a Parks Canada discovery centre. www2.news.gov.bc.ca /nrm_news_releases/2003WLAP0033-000466.htm

Parks Canada - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada - Management Plan Parks Canada’s Management Planning Program for Gulf Islands National Park Reserve will look at the ecology, the cultural heritage, and visitor use opportunities in the National Park Reserve and will set out management direction to guide decision-making. Gulf Islands National Park Reserve was established in May 2003 to represent the Strait of Georgia Lowlands Natural Region. Now that the national park reserve has been officially established, Parks Canada is turning its sights to the task of determining the best ways to protect and enhance ecological integrity, protect culturally-significant sites and to provide opportunities for people to enjoy and learn about this unique area. www.pc.gc.ca /pn-np/bc/gulf/plan/index_e.asp

CIA - The World Factbook -- Field Listing - Background Presently the island is a National Wildlife Refuge run by the US Department of the Interior; a day beacon is situated near the middle of the west coast. The uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; they subsequently became a trading center for African slaves and later an important coaling and resupply stop for whaling and transatlantic shipping. Tourism continues to be important to the island's economy, although international business has overtaken it in recent years. www.phatnav.com /factbook/fields/2028.html

Pender Island parks and recreation. Gulf Islands information. The Gulf Islands National Park Reserve consists of lands on 16 islands, plus numerous small islets and reef areas in British Columbia’s southern Gulf Islands. On North and South Pender Island we are fortunate to have 7 distinct areas located within the National Park. The waters surrounding or adjacent to park lands, extending 200 metres seaward from the natural boundary of the lands, are also protected and managed by Parks Canada. www.penderisland.info /pages/parks.htm

Parks Canada - Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site - Home page Parks Canada has identified the waters around Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site as a potential national marine conservation area reserve. Parks Canada - Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site - Home page The Archipelago Management Board’s logo is a unique design crafted by local Haida artist, Gitsga. parkscan.harbour.com /gwaii

Gulf Islands Online - News Parks Canada will also conduct a baseline survey to find out how many people travel to the Gulf Islands and why they come here, she said. The national park reserve was formally established in May after property acquisition began under the Pacific Marine Heritage Legacy Program in 1995. Lands were also transferred to Canada from provincial parks, ecological reserves, Crown lands and the Capital Regional District. www.gulfislands.net /news.asp?ID=1151

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) - Community Atlas Initiative Comprised of portions of 14 islands and hundreds of islets, the southern Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is a first step in protecting the many species that are at risk in the region. Recognizing that the southern Gulf Islands are a truly special place, in May 2003 the federal government established Canada's newest national park reserve. The planning stage of a National Park Reserve and Marine Conservation Area is a great time for local residents to become involved in managing these areas. www.cpaws.org /community-atlas/gulfislands.html

Proposal for Inclusion of Salt Spring Island Community support for a National Park on Salt Spring will be much stronger if additional protection of ecological values on Salt Spring is achieved and if measures are taken to assist the island in meeting the inevitable increase in tourism. It is also hoped that, with National Park involvement, ecological corridors connecting Ruckle and Russell Island could be developed through land acquisition or by use of tools such as covenants with private owners. Parks Canada should also provide or enter into funding partnerships on infrastructure such as shuttle ferries and buses, and bike lanes to minimize potential impacts associated with greater automobile traffic to Salt Spring. www.savesaltspring.com /parkprop.html

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is Canada 's 40th British Columbia 's Gulf Islands, it covers 33 square kilometers over 16 islands. It also includes numerous inlets and reef areas. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gulf_Islands_National_Park_Reserve

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) - News - A Great Day for Nature in British Columbia Located in the protected waters of the southern Strait of Georgia, between Vancouver and Victoria, the Southern Gulf Islands are a haven for many threatened and endangered species such as: the Anatum Peregrine Falcon, the Sharp Tailed Snake, the Townsend’s Big Eared Bat and the Western Meadowlark. This expansion would place the western edge of the park more in line with Glacier National Park just south of the Canada/US border in Montana, and would complete an important wildlife corridor. Parks Canada will carry out a feasibility study as the next step in conserving this area. www.cpaws.org /news/gulf-islands-2003-0509.html

National Park Reserve - Saturna Island Tourism Association, Saturna Island, B.C. National Park Reserve - Saturna Island Tourism Association, Saturna Island, B.C. Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Exploring the national park reserve is best done at a leisurely pace, and in ways that leave little trace of your passing through. The entire park totals 33 square kilometres of park land scattered over numerous islands, islets and reefs throughout the southern Gulf Islands, including major portions of North and South Pender Islands. www.saturnatourism.com /reserve.htm

Orca Pass Adventures - home page Orca Pass Adventures is the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve's most experienced and knowledgable tour service provider. Saturna Island is our home and we would love to show you exactly what it is that made the powers that be select this locality as Canada's newest National Park. Here in the Gulf Islands, where holiday accomodation can be sparce, allow us to work on your behalf to find a space to suit your needs. www.orcapassadventures.com

Kayaking Canoeing Tours, Packages, Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, British Columbia Canada Enjoy the spectacular coastlines of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve exploring the coves and islets as you paddle your way through bliss sampling and learning about producing award winning wines. In your submission provide us your Vancouver Island Kayaking/Canoeing Package preferences and details so we have all the pertinent information to start communicating with you on your Vancouver Island Kayaking/Canoeing Package Getaway to the Islands. Once full payment is processed and the Vancouver Island Kayak/Canoe Package Tour is processed we FROGS send you an "Adventure Islands Welcoming Package" with information on your Vancouver Island Kayaking/Canoeing Package, your accommodations, ferry schedules if needed, contact phone numbers, routes and Itinerary information... www.vancouverisl.com /packages/kayak.htm

List of Canadian national parks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gulf Islands National Park Reserve ( British Columbia) Canada 's national park system is run by Parks Canada, which also runs Canada's National Historic Sites. This list also includes Canada's two National Marine Conservation Areas. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Canadian_national_parks

MOST WANTED NATIONAL PARKS Under the agreement, each party would contribute $30 million to purchase private lands for inclusion in a Gulf Islands National Park and new provincial protected areas. Up to 12 islands plus several smaller islands and islets are proposed for inclusion in this potential national park. As many First Nations land claims have yet to be settled in the area, the protected area would first be established as a 'National Park Reserve', pending the outcome of land claims negotiations. www.cnf.ca /wanted/gulf.html

Hiking the Gulf Islands: An Outdoor Guide to BC's Enchanted Isles It is the only comprehensive guide with up-to-date information on the recently created Gulf Islands National Park - 33 square kilometres scattered over 16 islands and more than 30 islets and reefs. Nestled in the rain shadow of Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands bask in the mildest climate in Canada, a mini-Mediterranean that fosters an abundance of plant and animal species seen nowhere else. Whether your visit lasts a day or a week, Hiking the Gulf Islands is the best guide to exploring the islands on foot. www.fedpubs.com /subject/outdoor/hiking_gulfislands.htm

Gulf Islands National Seashore-Special Use Permits The basic, non-refundable application cost for a Special Use Permit at Gulf Islands National Seashore is $50.00, made payable to the National Park Service. If you only require guaranteed availability and exclusive use of a picnic pavilion in Florida at the Fort Pickens, Perdido Key, or Santa Rosa areas, call the National Park Reservation System at (800) 365-2267 or to reserve online at http://reservations.nps.gov. To reserve the pavilion at the Naval Live Oaks area, please call (850) 934-2622. A special use permit is required for activities or events that provide a benefit to an individual, group or organization, rather than to the public at large and may require some degree of management from the National Park Service to protect park resources and the public interest. www.nps.gov /guis/extended/fees/special.htm

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Sidney, British Columbia (National Parks) Gulf Islands National Park Reserve consists of lands on 16 islands, plus numerous small islets and reef areas in British Columbia’s southern Gulf Islands. Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Sidney, British Columbia (National Parks) Online Highways Guides: Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland Nova Scotia Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan www.ohwy.com /bc/c/c0260027.htm

FEDERAL PROPOSAL TO LIFT OIL AND GAS MORATORIUM ON BC COAST PUTS OIL BEFORE ENVIRONMENT: CNF The Gulf Islands National Park Reserve permanently protects Garry oak, arbutus, and Douglas fir forests, some of Canada’s rarest and most endangered ecosystems, as well as important wildlife habitat. The October, 2003 Action Plan for Parks Canada identified an ambitious agenda for British Columbia, including two new national parks (Gulf Islands and one in the southern interior), two national marine conservation areas (Gwaii Haanas and Southern Strait of Georgia) and the expansion of Waterton National Park into British Columbia& Flathead River valley. The park reserve, consisting of 12 islands and islets, includes the largest great blue heron colony in the region, and provides safe haven for shorebirds, waterfowl, and various birds of prey including Bald eagles. www.cnf.ca /media/may_09_03.html

Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (National Park Service) Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (National Park Service) The National Park Service works through cooperative partnerships with these agencies and private citizens towards a common set of management goals. The Timucuan Preserve has within its boundaries federal, state, and city park lands, and over 300 private landowners. www.nps.gov /timu

Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection - Prior Centennial Park For more information, here is the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve website. This park has now been transferred to the new Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. For reservations for this park, please visit Discover Camping or call toll-free at 1-800-689-9025 (604-689-9025 in Greater Vancouver). wlapwww.gov.bc.ca /bcparks/explore/parkpgs/prior.htm

MOUNT NORMAN TO BE ADDED TO PROPOSED GULF ISLANDS PARK Once established, the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve will protect one of the most endangered ecosystems in the country. In June 2001, the provincial government approved $25 million to acquire lands for the new national park and enhance provincial parks on islands outside of the national park, such as Saltspring, Valdes and Galiano.              The CRD will transfer the land after the National Park Establishment Agreement has been signed by the province and federal governments. www2.news.gov.bc.ca /nrm_news_releases/2002WLAP0166-001072.htm

Area and other link directory Gulf Islands Vancouver Island British Columbia. Gulf Islands Driftwood site of this Saltspring newspaper with news and useful Gulf Islands information and advertising links. Link directory, resources for Thetis Island Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island area plus real estate and general interest links. Liane Read Real Estate Site, this is a longstanding site which is aiming at providing information about Southern Gulf Islands Real Estate rather than just being an advert for the Realtor. www.trax.bc.ca /links

Gulf Islands National Park Starting in the Spring of 2002, a new national park, on the Gulf Islands, will be created by combining several provincial parks, ecological reserves, and waterfront properties. The park is expected to be 2,309 hectares in size, and have portions spread over 12 islands. Contact Li Read at RE/MAX Realty of Salt Spring, 131 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2T2, Toll-Free 1-800-731-7131 www.liread.com /gipark.htm

Shipwrite Links National Maritime Museum at Greenwich UK Maritime Art at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, UK Historical Maps and Charts Maritime Information Gateway of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, UK. Australian Environment on-line list and links to world wide marine environment resources. www.shipwrite.bc.ca /Links.htm

Hotel Listings & Destination Guide for North America - Canada - Southern British Columbia - Southern Gulf Islands - Pacific Rim National Park - Bamfield Hotel Listings and Destination Guide for North America - Canada - Southern British Columbia- Southern Gulf Islands - Pacific Rim National Park - Bamfield And if you just want to tackle the stage to the trailhead of the West Coast Trail and return to Bamfield in a day, you can walk the 11km (round trip) to the Pachena Lighthouse, starting from the Ross Bible Camp on the Ohiaht First Nation campsite at Pachena Beach. Every day we show you new and exciting destination guides to some of our favorite locations as well as great discounts on hotels available in that area. www.eztrip.com /dg_viewLocation_formId-73227.html

Gulf Islands National Seashore: Facilities A 12-minute orientation film about the park is available upon request. The rich history of the Mississippi Gulf Coast is in the Ship Island Time Line. Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor (IL) www.nationalparks.com /gulf_islands_national_seashore/facilities.htm

Parcs Canada - Réserve de parc national du Canada des Îles-Gulf / Parks Canada - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada Parcs Canada - Réserve de parc national du Canada des Îles-Gulf / Parks Canada - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada Réserve de parc national du Canada des Îles-Gulf www.pc.gc.ca /gulf

Pensacolas Greatest Resource - Fort Pickens Area You can reserve a pavilion by calling the Gulf Islands National Seashore National Park Service at 1-800-365-2267. Fort Pickens then, is protected and maintained by the National Park Service. You can bike down the National Scenic Trail, a historic route of the old 1900's railroad on the Fort Pickens bike path, that starts at the Langdon beach area and goes all the way past Fort Pickens. www.pensacolasgreatest.com /FortPickens.html

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