Shingle Bay

Hurray for 8 year-old Hamish! He made a great poster to protect the endangered southern resident killer whales. And what’s his message for boaters? See a Blow? Go Slow. #speciesatrisk #SRKW boating guidelines: https://dfo-mpo.gc.ca//mammals-mammiferes/w/index-eng.html

As early as the 1850s, a diverse bunch of settlers arrived on the Gulf Islands and grew a huge variety of apples to suit a range of needs. By the mid-1890s, the... islands’ great climate meant there were more fruit trees than residents, and the islands became the first commercial apple-producing area in British Columbia See more

Planning a visit to Gulf Islands National Park Reserve? We're happy to help! Our office is open from Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:00 PST. We look forward to answering your questions and helping you plan your next adventure. http://ow.ly/8nfc30jarpR

New for 2017! You can now reserve campsites at 3 of our beautiful backcountry locations: Shingle Bay and Beaumont on Pender Island, and Narvaez Bay on Saturna Island. Reserve today at 1-877-RESERVE or http://ow.ly/wWQj30bE2pg

Today in history: Gulf Islands National Park Reserve was established on this day in 2003! Eagles and seabirds swirl in the skies above the Salish Sea, the water...s teeming with seals, otters, orcas and pods of porpoises. Kayak, hike or cycle a lush paradise with rare eco-systems. The forested Gulf Islands are laced with trails leading to mountaintop viewpoints, you don't want to miss out on this hidden gem: http://ow.ly/GVt130bkvnA Destination British Columbia To celebrate #Canada150, we're featuring ALL of our 200+ places across our social media accounts. Stay tuned!