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| | Oak Bay Tourism, Oak Bay, Victoria, BC, Canada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14) |
 | | The southern part of the island is a provincial marine park, home to a surprising variety of birds and wildlife including otters, bald eagles, sea lions, harbour seals and a healthy population of shorebirds. |
 | | Providing an excellent example of Garry Oak meadow and associated ecosystems, the park has one of the greatest concentrations of rare plant species in all of Canada, including the Water-plantain Buttercup, and the White-top Aster. |
 | | The park has well-used informal trails, boat launch ramps, a manicured area with a War Memorial, a scenic waterfront drive and parking area, benches and picnic tables. |
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