Francis_Peninsula

Francis Peninsula

Francis Peninsula

Tidal island in British Columbia

Francis Peninsula,[1] also known as Beaver Island,[2] is a tidal island located on the west coast of the Sechelt Peninsula in British Columbia, Canada.

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Etymology

The designation Francis Peninsula was officially adopted by BC Geographical Names in 1930.[3] The name was changed to Beaver Island on 28 July 1945 as identified on British Admiralty Charts. BC Geographical Names reverted the name back to Francis Peninsula on 4 April 1972 in order to conform with its entrenched local usage.[1]

Geography

Francis Peninsula forms the southern part of Pender Harbour. During high and neap tide, the peninsula is divided from the mainland by Bargain Narrows (an arm of Pender Harbour)[4] and Bargain Bay.[5] During low tide, the island rejoins the mainland to become a peninsula. A two-lane road connects the island to the mainland via a short bridge.

The island features two protected areas: Francis Point Provincial Park and Francis Point Ecological Reserve.

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Francis Peninsula". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  2. [2]
    "Beaver Island". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  3. [3]
    "BC Geographical Names". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
  4. [4]
    "Bargain Narrows". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  5. [5]
    "Bargain Bay". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
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