What is Quadra Island known for?

Quadra Island is the central community of the Discovery Islands, a group of small islands located along the Inside Passage seaway between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia, Canada. Quadra is home to a lively, close-knit community from all walks of life and all parts of the world.

Where are the Discovery Islands in BC?

The spectacular Discovery Islands archipelago is located along the Inside Passage, between Campbell River, north-central Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia, on Canada’s west coast. Quadra Island and Cortes Island are the best known of the Discovery Islands and home for most of the local residents.

Are there predators on Quadra Island?

Yes there are wolves on Quadra and we are for the most part very proud to be sharing the island with them. Occassionally they can be heard howling at night and sometimes they have taken a small dog, cat or farm animal.

What amenities are on Quadra Island?

Top Attractions in Quadra Island

• Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre. Speciality Museums.
• Chinese Mountains. Mountains.
• Main Lake Provincial Park. Parks.
• Rebecca Spit Marine Provincial Park. 128.
• Cape Mudge Lighthouse.
• The Lucky Jim Mine.
• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar.
• Octopus Islands Marine Provincial Park.

Do people live on Quadra Island?

About Quadra Island It takes one hour to drive north to south across the island. There are 2,700 year-round residents; the population hits 6,000 in summer.

Is Quadra a Gulf island?

BCGNIS further notes that Quadra Island is increasingly described as the “northernmost of the Gulf Islands”.

Are there grizzly bears on Quadra Island?

Further off the Island in the deep wilderness of the Coast Range mountains opportunities exist to view grizzly bears (there are no grizzlies on Quadra Island!), passing orcas, dolphins, grey and humpback whales.

How many cougars are on Quadra Island?

600-800
The cougars of the island are primarily found in forested mountain areas, but there is a higher density in the northern half of the Island. UVIC states that the population hovers around the 600-800 range, but population estimates are difficult because the animals are solitary.

Where is Cape Mudge BC?

Quadra Island
Cape Mudge Lighthouse is located on Quadra Island which is off Campbell River, on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Cape Mudge was named by Captain Vancouver in 1792 after Zachary Mudge who served on HMS Discovery, and in 1796 on HMS Providence in this area.

Are there black bears on Quadra Island?

Scenic & Wildlife on Quadra Island A diverse array of wildlife make their homes among this striking landscape including: seals, sea lions, porpoise, salmon, bald eagles, osprey, great blue herons, black-tailed deer, wolf and black bears.

How long does it take to drive around Quadra Island?

Are there bears on Quadra Island?