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List Of Airports In The Gulf Islands
This is a list of airports on the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada: Southern Gulf Islands The Southern Gulf Islands are those situated between Vancouver Island and the adjoining US and Canadian mainlands. Northern Gulf Islands The term Northern Gulf Islands is used for those islands further north within the Gulf of Georgia region, including those close to the mainland to the northwest of Greater Vancouver. See also * List of airports in the Lower Mainland * List of airports in the Okanagan * List of airports in the Prince Rupert area * List of airports on Vancouver Island * List of airports in Greater Victoria References {{List of airports in Canada Transport in the Capital Regional District Gulf Islands The Gulf Islands are a group of islands in the Salish Sea between Vancouver Island and the mainland coast of British Columbia. Etymology The name "Gulf Islands" comes from " Gulf of Georgia," the original term used by George Vancouver in hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, forests, lakes, mountains, inland deserts and grassy plains, and borders the province of Alberta to the east and the Yukon and Northwest Territories to the north. With an estimated population of 5.3million as of 2022, it is Canada's Population of Canada by province and territory, third-most populous province. The capital of British Columbia is Victoria, British Columbia, Victoria and its largest city is Vancouver. Vancouver is List of census metropolitan areas and agglomerations in Canada, the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada; the 2021 Canadian census, 2021 census recorded 2.6million people in Metro Vancouver Regional District, Metro Vancouver. The First Nations in Canada, first known human inhabi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strait Of Georgia
The Strait of Georgia (french: Détroit de Géorgie) or the Georgia Strait is an arm of the Salish Sea between Vancouver Island and the extreme southwestern mainland coast of British Columbia, Canada and the extreme northwestern mainland coast of Washington, United States. It is approximately long and varies in width from .Environmental History and Features of Puget Sound , NOAA-NWFSC Along with the Strait of Juan de Fuca and , it is a constituent part of the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Airports In British Columbia
An airport is an aerodrome with extended facilities, mostly for commercial air transport. Airports usually consists of a landing area, which comprises an aerially accessible open space including at least one operationally active surface such as a runway for a plane to take off and to land or a helipad, and often includes adjacent utility buildings such as control towers, hangars and terminals, to maintain and monitor aircraft. Larger airports may have airport aprons, taxiway bridges, air traffic control centres, passenger facilities such as restaurants and lounges, and emergency services. In some countries, the US in particular, airports also typically have one or more fixed-base operators, serving general aviation. Operating airports is extremely complicated, with a complex system of aircraft support services, passenger services, and aircraft control services contained within the operation. Thus airports can be major employers, as well as important hubs for touris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Airports In Greater Victoria
The following active airports serve the Greater Victoria, British Columbia, Canada area: See also * List of airports in the Gulf Islands * List of airports in the Lower Mainland * List of airports in the Okanagan * List of airports in the Prince Rupert area * List of airports on Vancouver Island This is a list of airports on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada: Greater Victoria Vancouver Island beyond Greater Victoria Land airports Scheduled commercial airline service Other Water aerodromes Scheduled commerci ... References {{List of airports in Canada Transport in the Capital Regional District Victoria Victoria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Airports On Vancouver Island
This is a list of airports on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada: Greater Victoria Vancouver Island beyond Greater Victoria Land airports Scheduled commercial airline service Other Water aerodromes Scheduled commercial airline service Other Heliports See also * List of airports in the Gulf Islands * List of airports in the Lower Mainland * List of airports in the Okanagan * List of airports in the Prince Rupert area * List of airports in Greater Victoria References {{DEFAULTSORT:Airports on Vancouver Island Vancouver Island Vancouver Island Vancouver Island Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Campbell River, British Columbia Comox Valley Regional District Courtenay, British Columbia Cowichan Valley Cowichan Valley Regional District The Cowichan Valley Regional District is a regional district in the Canadian province of British Columbia is on the southern part of Vancouver Island, bordered by the Nanaimo and Alberni-Clayoquot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Airports In The Prince Rupert Area ...
The following active airports serve the area around Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada: See also * List of airports in the Gulf Islands * List of airports in the Lower Mainland * List of airports in the Okanagan * List of airports on Vancouver Island * List of airports in Greater Victoria References {{DEFAULTSORT:Airports in the Prince Rupert area Prince Rupert Airports Prince Rupert, British Columbia Lists of buildings and structures in British Columbia Prince Rupert, British Columbia Prince Rupert is a port city in the province of British Columbia, Canada. Its location is on Kaien Island near the Alaskan panhandle. It is the land, air, and water transportation hub of British Columbia's North Coast, and has a population of 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Airports In The Okanagan
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List Of Airports In The Lower Mainland
The following active airports serve the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, Canada, which is to say Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley: Land airports Scheduled commercial airline service Other Former Water aerodromes Scheduled commercial airline service Other Former Heliports Scheduled commercial airline service Other See also * List of airports in the Gulf Islands * List of airports in the Okanagan * List of airports in the Prince Rupert area * List of airports on Vancouver Island * List of airports in Greater Victoria References {{DEFAULTSORT:Airports in the Lower Mainland Transport in Greater Vancouver Vancouver Lists of buildings and structures in British Columbia Airports Vancouver Vancouver ( ) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whaletown Water Aerodrome
Whaletown Water Aerodrome is located adjacent to Whaletown on Cortes Island, British Columbia, Canada. See also * List of airports in the Gulf Islands This is a list of airports on the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada: Southern Gulf Islands The Southern Gulf Islands are those situated between Vancouver Island and the adjoining US and Canadian mainlands. Northern Gulf Islands The t ... References Seaplane bases in British Columbia Strathcona Regional District Cortes Island Registered aerodromes in British Columbia Airports in the Gulf Islands {{BritishColumbia-airport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texada Island
Texada Island is a large island located in the Strait of Georgia of British Columbia, Canada. With an area of , it is the largest island of the Gulf Islands and the third largest island in the Strait of Georgia after Whidbey Island in Washington and Quadra Island of the Discovery Islands. Once a major mining and logging centre home to a fairly large population, Texada's industry has largely disappeared and its population shrunk since the decline began in the 1950s. In the present, it is mostly recognized as an out-of-the-way cottage and camping destination known for its warm waters and scenic beaches. History Texada was named by the Spanish naval explorer José María Narváez for Felix de Tejada, a Spanish rear-admiral during the 1791 expedition of Francisco de Eliza. Narváez gave the name ''Isla de Texada'' to what is now called Lasqueti Island, and ''Islas de San Felix'' to Texada Island. The maps made by Eliza and Juan Carrasco in late 1791 moved the name "Texada" to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texada/Gillies Bay Airport
Texada/Gillies Bay Airport is located northwest of Gillies Bay, Texada Island, British Columbia, Canada. Airlines and destinations The airport has had no scheduled flights since KD Air ceased operations in 2019. See also * List of airports in the Gulf Islands This is a list of airports on the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada: Southern Gulf Islands The Southern Gulf Islands are those situated between Vancouver Island and the adjoining US and Canadian mainlands. Northern Gulf Islands The t ... References External links Official site Certified airports in British Columbia Qathet Regional District Texada Island Airports in the Gulf Islands {{BritishColumbia-airport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lasqueti Island
Lasqueti Island ( ) is an island off the east coast of Vancouver Island in the Strait of Georgia, qathet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada and has a population of 498. A passenger-only ferry connects the island to the community of French Creek, near Parksville. The ferry makes two to three runs per day, six days per week, weather permitting. The ferry service is run by Western Pacific Marine for BC Ferries. History Lasqueti Island was named in 1791 by Spanish Naval officer José María Narváez, commander of the ''Santa Saturnina'' (see Juan Carrasco (explorer)) after Juan Maria Lasqueti, a prominent Spanish naval officer. Community The island community is an enclave of Canadian counter-culture. Lasqueti Island is one of the least developed of the major Gulf Islands. Its roads are mostly unpaved, and it is the only one of the larger Gulf Islands that is not currently connected to BC Hydro's electrical power grid. Solar, wind, micro-hydro, and fossil fuele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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