Welcome to the Discovery Islands web site, full of visitor and community information about Quadra Island, Cortes Island, Read Island, Maurelle Island, Sonora Island Stuart Island, East and West Redonda Islands, the Rendezvous Islands and East and West Thurlow Islands which are becoming known as the Discovery Islands a.k.a. the Northern Gulf Islands. This spectacular archipelago is located between Campbell River, on North Central Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia on the west coast of Canada. The breathtaking fjords of Toba Inlet and Bute Inlet which cleave up to 80 km (50 miles) into the British Columbia, Coast Range mountains are also part of this supernatural region. Click on the islands and regions on the map above for more information.

The temperate climate, spectacular scenery, wildlife habitat, quiet rural lifestyle and endless year-round recreation opportunities combine to make the Discovery Islands a highly desirable place to live and visit.

On this site you will find info about accommodations, dining, adventure tours, travelling here, local news, events and festivals as well as links to community resources like the Discovery Islands Chamber of Commerce.

For indepth info about Quadra Island visit www.quadraisland.ca and Cortes Island visit www.cortesisland.com
If you require additional visitor information or would like a visitor guide mailed to you or download or read the online Guide to the Discovery Islands. For business information contact the Discovery Islands Chamber of Commerce.

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