Saturna Island
Rugged, peaceful Saturna Island (population: 359) is the least developed and most sparsely populated of the Gulf Islands. It’s a place where you can shake off the dust and grime of city living completely – nearly half of its land mass belongs to the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. Homes and farms are concentrated around East Point Road, which runs the length of the island between the ferry terminal and East Point.
People may be scarce on Saturna but wildlife is wonderfully abundant: deer, feral goats, River Otters, predatory birds and much more. Highlights of the landscape include interesting sandstone formations, a long stretch of undisturbed, old-growth forest and Mount Warburton Pike.
Saturna Island can be accessed via BC Ferries. Sail direct from Swartz Bay (Victoria) or stop over at another Gulf Island en route from Tsawwassen. The island is also accessible via private boat or float plane.
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