Gambier Island

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-	{{IsPartOf|Canada|Vancouver}}	+	{{IsPartOf|Canada|Strait of Georgia|Vancouver}}
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	{{Infobox		{{Infobox
	| lat= 49.493056		| lat= 49.493056
	| lon= -123.393056		| lon= -123.393056
		+	| name= Gambier Island
	| portofentry=		| portofentry=
	| zoom= 10		| zoom= 10
-	| image= imagename.jpg	+	| chartlet = y
-	| imagetext= {{MagentaText|Pic or Map of Gambier Island}}	+	| image=
		+	| imagetext= {{MagentaText|Pic or Map of Gambier Island}}
		+	| summary= '''Gambier Island''' is a rugged and sparsely populated (about 125 long-term residents) island located in Howe Sound near Vancouver, British Columbia. It is about 17,049 acres (6,899 hectares) in size and is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) north of the Horseshoe Bay community and ferry terminal in westernmost West Vancouver.
	| notes=		| notes=
	| news=		| news=
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-	{{GreenText|Add here any background, cruising, and historical comments.}}
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-	{{GreenText|Add any cruising recommendations. If not applicable delete this section.}}
	==Charts==		==Charts==
-	''See [[Vancouver#Charts|Vancouver]]''.	+	''See [[Strait of Georgia#Charts|Strait of Georgia]]''.
	==Weather==		==Weather==
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	==Passages==		==Passages==
-	''See [[Vancouver#Passages|Vancouver]]''.	+	* [[Pacific Circumnavigation]]
	==Islands==		==Islands==
-	''See [[Vancouver#Islands|Vancouver]]''.	+	''See [[Strait of Georgia#Islands, Ports, Marinas, and Anchorages|Strait of Georgia]]''.
	==Communication==		==Communication==
-	*	+	{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters, etc.}}
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	==Navigation==		==Navigation==
-	{{GreenText|Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.}}	+	{{GreenText|Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply, remove it.}}
	==Berthing==		==Berthing==
	===Ports===		===Ports===
-	{{GreenText|List larger ports and harbors. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given port, create a dedicated page in the list for it ([[Template:Port|Port/Stop Template]]).<br /><br />'''Note:''' Please indicate which ports are a ''port of entry''.}}	+	There is no port.
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	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===		===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	{{GreenText|Use this section only if there are few marinas not covered in pages under Ports. Remove if not applicable.}}	+	{{poi | lat= 49.47856|lon=-123.37872
-	*	+	| type= marina
-	*	+	| name= Centre Bay Yacht Station
		+	| altname= CBYS
		+	| url = http://cbys.ca
		+	| zoom= 14
		+	| portofentry=
		+	| image=
		+	| imagetext=
		+	| text= Mooring for shareholders only. It provides safe moorage, running water, land facilities, hiking trails and a sandy beach in a friendly boating environment.
		+	: {{email|family@cbys.ca}}; Tel: {{phone|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel XX
		+	: Address: 410 Sea Shell Lane, North Vancouver, BC  V7G 1R2, Canada
		+	: Hours:
		+	: Prices: ''For the latest prices see [XXX Price Listing]''
		+	}}
	==Anchorages==		==Anchorages==
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-	==Facilities==	+	==Amenities==
-	====Water====	+	None.
-	{{Green|Give details on water for any ports that provides it. If there are no water outlets just enter "None".}}	+
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-	{{Green|If you have the GPS coordinates of a water outlet. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the <nowiki>"|lat=" & "|lon="</nowiki> entries,}}	+
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-	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Port1}}| type= water | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta|water outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}	+
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-	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Port2}}| type= water | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta|water outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}	+
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-	====Electricity====	+
-	{{Green|Give details on electricity outlets for any ports that provides them. If there are no electricity outlets enter "N/A (Not Available)".}}	+
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-	{{Green|If you have the GPS coordinates of the electricity outlet area. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the <nowiki>"|lat=" & "|lon="</nowiki> entries,}}	+
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-	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Port1}}| type= electricity | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| electricity outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}	+
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-	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Port2}}| type= electricity | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| electricity outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}	+
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-	====Toilets====	+
-	{{MagentaText|?}}	+
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-	====Showers====	+
-	{{MagentaText|?}}	+
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-	====Laundry====	+
-	{{MagentaText|?}}	+
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-	====Garbage====	+
-	{{MagentaText|?}}	+
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-	==Supplies==	+
-	====Fuel====	+
-	{{Green|Give details on water for any ports or nearby stations that provides it. If there are no fuel pumps in the island just enter "None".}}	+
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-	{{Green|If you have the GPS coordinates of a fuel station. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the <nowiki>"|lat=" & "|lon="</nowiki> entries,}}	+
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-	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Station1}}| type= fuel | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| fuel station location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}	+
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-	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Station2}}| type= fuel | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| fuel station location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}	+
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-	====Cooking gas====	+
-	{{Green|Give details on cooking gas (''Camping Gaz'', butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "None".}}	+
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-	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Suplier1}}| type= cooking | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}	+
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-	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Suplier2}}| type= cooking | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}	+
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-	====Chandlers====	+
-	{{Green|Submit addresses and contact details of chandlers and other marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. If there not any in the island just enter "None".}}	+
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-	{{mark |name= {{Magenta|Chandler1}}| type= chandler | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| chandler location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}}}	+
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-	==Services==	+
-	====Repairs====	+
-	{{Green|List repair services. If no or limited repair services are available on the island write "None" or "Limited".}}	+
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-	{{Green|If repairs are included in every port pages, the following line is appropriate, otherwise remove it.}}	+
-	''Also see each Port''.	+
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-	{{Green|If repairs are specific ports or by individual mechanics provide specific information as follows:}}	+
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-	{{mark | type= service  |name= {{Magenta|Yard or Mechanic's name}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. ++XX XXXX XXXXX, Email: {{email|[email protected]}}}}.}}	+
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-	====Internet====	+
-	{{Green|Are any internet or WiFi connections available in the island? If so where?}}	+
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-	====Mobile connectivity====	+
-	{{Green|Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS  in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?}}	+
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-	====Vehicle Rentals====	+
-	{{Green|Are cars, motorbikes, and bicycles available for rent? If so give the name, location, tel number of the rental outlets.}}	+
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-	{{mark| type= car |name= {{Magenta|Rental establishment}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}, Email: {{email|[email protected]}} }}.	+
	==Provisioning==		==Provisioning==
-	{{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..}}	+	N/A (Not Available).
-	{{mark | type= provisions |name= {{Magenta|Store name1}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}}	+	==Eating out==
-		+	There is one one bed and breakfast.
-	{{mark | type= provisions |name= {{Magenta|Store name2}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}}	+
	==Transportation==		==Transportation==
-	{{Green|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}	+	Gambier Island is accessible only by B.C. Ferries passenger service, water taxi or other boats. There is no central road network.
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-	==Eating out==	+
-	{{Green|Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)}}	+
-	* Location1	+
-	: {{mark |name= ''{{Magenta|Name}}''| type= eatingout | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text={{Magenta| description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}}	+
-	* Location2	+
-	: {{mark |name= ''{{Magenta|Name}}''| type= eatingout | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text={{Magenta| description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}}	+
	==Tourism==		==Tourism==
-	====History====
-	{{Green|Give a short history of the island.)}}
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	====Places to Visit====		====Places to Visit====
	{{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}		{{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}
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	==Links==		==Links==
	* {{wikipedia}}		* {{wikipedia}}
-	* {{Wikivoyage|Gambier Islands}}
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	==References==		==References==
-	''See [[Vancouver#References_.26_Publications|Vancouver]]''.	+	''See [[Canada#References|Canada]]''.
	{{Comments}}		{{Comments}}
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-	*	+	* Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) September, 2018 {{Istioploos2}}
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	{{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]]}}		{{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]]}}
-	[[Category:Islands - Canada]]	+	[[Category:Islands - Canada] [[Category:Marinas - Canada]]

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Latest revision as of 21:17, 11 September 2018

Charts

See Strait of Georgia.

Weather

Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

• Pacific Circumnavigation

Islands

See Strait of Georgia.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters, etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply, remove it.

Berthing

Ports

There is no port.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template) We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable..

Amenities

None.

Provisioning

N/A (Not Available).

Eating out

There is one one bed and breakfast.

Transportation

Gambier Island is accessible only by B.C. Ferries passenger service, water taxi or other boats. There is no central road network.

Tourism

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Gambier Island at the Wikipedia

References

See Canada.

Comments

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Verified by

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• Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) September, 2018 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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