Anvil Island
Anvil Island is the third-largest of the islands in Howe Sound, British Columbia, Canada, and the northernmost of the major islands in that sound. It is part of West Howe Sound, Electoral Area F within the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) on the Sunshine Coast.
Native name: Lhaxwm | |
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Anvil Island viewed from the south shortly after sunset. | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Howe Sound |
| Coordinates | 49.530000°N 123.309000°W |
| Area | 9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi)(Approx.) |
| Coastline | 14 km (8.7 mi)(Approx.) |
| Highest elevation | 765 m (2510 ft) |
| Highest point | Leading Peak |
| Demographics | |
| Population | ~6 (2023) |
It is located northeast of Gambier Island and southwest of Britannia Beach and west of Porteau Cove. The Defence Islands are to its northeast and are Indian Reserves of the Squamish Nation. Daybreak Point Bible Camp, a summer camp, operates south of the island, and some summer homes are located there.
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