![]() Aerial view of the Discovery Islands | |
![]() Discovery Islands, between Vancouver Island and continental British Columbia, north of Strait of Georgia | |
Location in British Columbia, Canada | |
Geography | |
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Location | Johnstone Strait and Salish Sea |
Coordinates | 50°16′41″N 125°09′08″W / 50.27806°N 125.15222°W |
Major islands | 20 |
Administration | |
Province | British Columbia |
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.
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.