The Gulf Islands, scattered throughout western Canada's Strait of Georgia between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia ... hand-drawn maps, illustrations, and photos.

That said, Victoria and the Gulf Islands are in the Olympic rain shadow and thus generally receive less rain and cloud cover ...

Nurtured by a unique Mediterranean climate, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve ... and rocky outcrops occupied by the Garry oak, British Columbia’s only native oak. The demand for waterfront ...