Gulf Islands National Park Reserve

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - Quiz

1. What connects Tumbo Island to Cabbage Island?

A) A bridge
B) A reef that is exposed at low tide
C) A ferry service
D) A tunnel

2. Who purchased Cabbage Island in 1976?

A) The Nature Conservancy
B) Parks Canada
C) Fisheries and Oceans Canada
D) A private individual

3. What was the area of Cabbage Island developed as between 1978 and 2004?

A) A wildlife reserve
B) A private resort
C) A provincial marine park
D) A national park

4. What is the area of Tumbo Island in hectares?

A) 10 ha (25 acres)
B) 121 ha (299 acres)
C) 1.5 ha (4 acres)
D) 4.5 ha (11 acres)

5. What was Tumbo Island named in reference to?

A) A tombolo
B) A geographical feature
C) A historical figure
D) A type of tree

6. How much did the province pay for Tumbo Island?

A) $1.5 million
B) $5 million
C) $3.7 million
D) $10 million

7. What activities were previously conducted on Tumbo Island before it became private property in 1877?

A) Shipbuilding and trade
B) Timber harvesting, coal mining, mink farming, and recreational living
C) Wheat farming and cattle ranching
D) Fishing and tourism

8. What is the length of the trail on Tumbo Island?

A) 3.5 km
B) 1.5 km
C) 5 km
D) 10 km

9. Which lighthouse was replaced in 1940 with a lightkeeper's residence?

A) The Georgina Point Lighthouse
B) The Portlock Point Lighthouse
C) The Active Pass Lighthouse
D) The Campbell Point Lighthouse

10. What replaced the light function at the Active Pass Lighthouse in 1997?

A) A solar-powered light
B) A manual lantern
C) A wind turbine generator
D) An automated navigational aid

11. What is the area of the Georgina Point Heritage Park?

A) 1.5 ha (4 acres)
B) 121 ha (299 acres)
C) 10 ha (25 acres)
D) 4.5 ha (11 acres)

12. What is the length of the hiking trail at Campbell Point?

A) 10 km
B) 3.5 km
C) 1.5 km (0.9 miles)
D) 5 km

13. What can be viewed from Campbell Point?

A) Georgeson Island's old-growth forest on a sandstone ridge
B) Reef Harbour
C) The entrance of Active Pass
D) James Bay

14. What is included in the park site from Portlock Point around Richardson Bay to the Bright and Red Islets?

A) A picnic area
B) A campground with potable water
C) Portlock Point Lighthouse and a beach access
D) An anchorage area for boaters

15. What is the name of the small island included in the national park boundaries between Mayne and Saturna islands?

A) Georgeson Island, Belle Chain Islets, and Anniversary Island
B) Prevost Island
C) Tumbo Island
D) Cabbage Island

16. What is the name of the bay where there is a campground on Prevost Island?

A) James Bay
B) Bennett Bay
C) Selby Cove
D) Richardson Bay

17. What facilities are available at the campground in James Bay on Prevost Island?

A) Hot showers and laundry services
B) Electric hookups and a playground
C) Potable water and a shower facility
D) A pit toilet but no potable water

18. In what year was the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (GINPR) formed?

A) 1985
B) 2003
C) 1999
D) 2010

19. What percentage of Saturna Island is covered by the national park?

A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 43%
D) 30%

20. Which area on Saturna Island is the most visited park area?

A) Winter Cove day use area
B) Narvaez Bay
C) East Point Light Station
D) Lyall Creek trail

21. What feature does the Winter Cove day use area include?

A) A ski slope
B) A golf course
C) An amusement park
D) A dinghy dock

22. Which trail on Saturna Island follows a salmon-bearing creek to a seasonal waterfall?

A) Mount Warburton Pike trail
B) Lyall Creek trail
C) Taylor Point trail
D) Narvaez Bay trail

23. How can Narvaez Bay campground be accessed?

A) Only by bicycle
B) By kayak, off-shore anchoring area, or walking from a parking lot
C) Only by helicopter
D) Only by car

24. Where is Mount Fisher located in relation to Mount Warburton Pike?

A) North of Mount Warburton Pike
B) West of Mount Warburton Pike
C) South of Mount Warburton Pike
D) East of Mount Warburton Pike

25. What is the height of the Mount Warburton Pike trail?

A) 600 metres
B) 200 metres
C) 400 metres
D) 800 metres

26. What type of landscape can be found in the Winter Cove day use area?

A) Forested uplands, open meadows, salt marshes
B) Deserts and cacti
C) Urban cityscape
D) Snow-capped mountains

27. How many islands are included within the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve?

A) 16
B) 25
C) 20
D) 10

28. What is the total land area of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve?

A) 31 km2 (12 sq mi)
B) 20 km2 (8 sq mi)
C) 40 km2 (15 sq mi)
D) 50 km2 (19 sq mi)

29. What geological process has contributed to the northwesterly-southeasterly alignment of the islands?

A) River erosion
B) Tectonic plate movement
C) Sedimentary folding within the Nanaimo Basin
D) Volcanic activity

30. In what year was the SMONEĆTEN Campground transferred to Parks Canada?

A) 2004
B) 1985
C) 1998
D) 2010

31. How many drive-in campsites does the SMONEĆTEN Campground have?

A) 70
B) 60
C) 49
D) 30

32. What feature extends for more than 2 km on Sidney Island?

A) Central Spit
B) Sidney Spit
C) Hook Spit
D) D'Arcy Spit

33. In which year did the province formalize Sidney Island as a provincial park?

A) 1961
B) 1970
C) 1980
D) 1955

34. What historical use did D'Arcy Island have between 1891 and 1924?

A) Military base
B) Logging camp
C) Leprosy colony
D) Fishing village

35. What type of climate is found in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve due to the rain shadow effect?

A) Temperate rainforest climate
B) Mediterranean climate
C) Subarctic climate
D) Continental climate

36. Which drought-tolerant tree is found at the northern extent in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve?

A) Coastal Douglas-fir
B) Shore pine
C) Garry oak
D) Western red cedar

37. How many square kilometers does Gulf Islands National Park Reserve cover?

A) 100 square kilometres
B) 26 square kilometres
C) 50 square kilometres
D) 36 square kilometres

38. What effect do the surrounding mountains have on the park's climate?

A) They create a rain shadow effect.
B) They increase humidity levels.
C) They lead to higher temperatures.
D) They cause more frequent storms.

39. What is the average annual precipitation at the climate monitoring station on Saturna Island?

A) 1000 mm (40 in)
B) 500 mm (20 in)
C) 1200 mm (47 in)
D) 838 mm (33 in)

40. Which tree species is most common in the park's terrestrial portion?

A) Sugar maple
B) Coastal Douglas-fir
C) Balsam fir
D) Eastern white pine

41. What type of fern can be found in the shrub layer of the park?

A) Staghorn fern
B) Sword fern
C) Boston fern
D) Maidenhair fern

42. Which marine animal is not mentioned as inhabiting the park's sea waters?

A) Whale shark
B) Orcas
C) Seals
D) Porpoises

43. What is the largest land animal in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve?

A) Mountain lion
B) Elk
C) Grizzly bear
D) Black-tailed deer

44. Which of these birds can be seen in the park?

A) Emperor penguin
B) Snowy owl
C) Bald eagle
D) Peregrine falcon

45. In what year did Isle-de-Lis become a part of the park reserve?

A) 1997
B) 1958
C) 2000
D) 1978

46. Who was Portland Island given to in 1958?

A) Prince Philip
B) Princess Margaret
C) The Canadian government
D) Queen Elizabeth II

47. What type of archaeological sites are found on Portland Island?

A) Midden deposits
B) Ancient temples
C) Medieval castles
D) Fossilized dinosaur bones

48. Who owned Russell Island between 1886 and 1959?

A) A Native Hawaiian family
B) An American corporation
C) The Canadian government
D) A British aristocrat

49. How can Pender Island be accessed?

A) Helicopter service
B) Submarine tour
C) Private yacht charter
D) BC Ferries

50. What is Roe Lake known for in Pender Island's Roesland park area?

A) A winter sports event
B) A loop-trail around the lake
C) An annual music festival
D) A large fishing tournament

51. What does the hiking trail from Gowlland Point Road lead to on South Pender?

A) A desert oasis
B) Mount Everest
C) Greenburn Lake
D) The Pacific Ocean

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