Gambier Island
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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.
Charts
See Strait of Georgia.
Weather
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Passages
Islands
See Strait of Georgia.
Communication
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Berthing
Ports
There is no port.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Centre Bay Yacht Station
Centre Bay Yacht Station [[Gambier Island#Centre Bay Yacht Station|Centre Bay Yacht Station]] (CBYS) 49°28.714'N, 123°22.723'W Mooring for shareholders only. It provides safe moorage, running water, land facilities, hiking trails and a sandy beach in a friendly boating environment.
- [email protected]; Tel: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; 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
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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
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Friends
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Forums
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Links
- Gambier Island at the Wikipedia
References
See Canada.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Gambier Island and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) September, 2018 --Istioploos
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