Discovery Islands

The Discovery Islands are a group of islands located at the northern end of the Salish Sea and the eastern end of Johnstone Strait, between Vancouver Island and the mainland coast of British Columbia, Canada.

Discovery Islands
Aerial view of the Discovery Islands
Discovery Islands, between Vancouver Island and continental British Columbia, north of Strait of Georgia
Discovery Islands
Geography
LocationJohnstone Strait and Salish Sea
Coordinates50°16′41″N 125°09′08″W
Major islands20
Administration
ProvinceBritish Columbia

Most of these islands have very few residents. Only Quadra Island and Cortes Island have ferry service. The remainder are served by private boat or float plane.

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