Galiano Project
By: Faiza, Simarjot, Simran & Priya
5 Major Themes
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Location
Region
Movement
Place
Human Environment Interactions
Location
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Region: South Gulf Island
Absolute location:: 48.9° N, 123.4° W
Relative Location:
-North of Trincomali Channel
- On the west side of the Strait of Georgia
-West of Tsawwassen
-East of Vancouver Island
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Regions
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Parts of the island that has different characteristics from the rest of the islands*
Galiano Island’s region consists of Provincial Parks, Marina and Harbour, Mount Galiano, and a rich
wildlife
On the western side of the island consists a series of sandstone caves which have evolved through the process of erosion; i.e
Retreat Cove
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Montague Harbour and Marine Provincial Park is the most popular park on the Gulf Islands, it is well known for its
beautiful Shell Beach, a west-facing beach which is uniquely covered in worn shells instead of sand. Eroded by
waves, the crushed shells create the beautiful white shell beaches
Montague Harbour is a popular harbour amongst the residents of the island who are part of the recreational
boating community/clubs
Mount Galiano is Galiano’s highest point of land, rising 314 meters above sea level. The top shows hikers
incredible views over the Gulf Islands as well as U.S San Juan Islands, and distant mainland mountains.
Sutil Mountain is located in the southeastern part of the island, and standing at 290 meters above sea level
Collinson Point Provincial Park is the shoreline of Mount Galiano, and is vital for protecting the marine life to the
approaches to Active Pass.
Rock ledges are carved by glaciers
Salt water marshes are located between the main campground at Montague Park and Grey Peninsula
Retreat Cover and Docks
Montague Harbour Marina
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Retreat Cover and Docks
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Place
Located in the Southern Gulf Islands
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Galiano is 27.5 km long, 6 km is the widest point, and 1.6 km across is the narrowest point
Western shore series of sandstone caves that can be reached by sea kayak
Driest in the gulf island receives more sunshine than the mainland and coastal BC
Surroundings: Galiano is positioned between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland of British
Columbia and is located west side of strait of georgia
The island is northwest of Mayne Island, northeast of Saltspring Island and southeast of Valdes
Island.
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Human Environment Interaction
Dependency:
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Humans depend on this environment for basic necessities, such as water,
food and shelter
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A clean and healthy environment provides humans with clean water, and good food.
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Shelter can only be made with wood and other supplies, which are found in the
environment
Also, depend on Galiano to make money, and keep working
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Tourism is their largest industry, and employs the majority of its citizens. Successful
tourism is only possible if the environment remains beautiful enough, for visitors to come
and want view this.
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Human Adaptation
Over the years humans have had to learn to adapt to the environment to stay
at Galiano, respectively and safely. A few examples are
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Because of the wildlife, all the trash cans and recycling bins, are made in such a way, that
animals cannot open them.
The roads are paved in a way, that reflects the environment which is why they have many hills
and sharp turns. If it wasn’t paved this way, paving a road there would be impossible.
The docks are also made so it’s possible for humans to be able to reach their water vehicles,
without having to swim to where their boats are anchored.
The campsites have covered areas, because humans understand this coastal region has many
rainfalls
There is also a water treatment system, to make sure the drinking water is safe
Human Modification
Humans have not always been able to adapt to the environment, and have had
no choice but to modify it, for example..
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Paving roads, because vehicles would otherwise have a hard time getting
around the island
Clear some forest areas to make room for human activities (meeting place
in Montague Harbour)
Install outhouses to keep personal hygiene
Clear trees, and creating pallets to make it much easier for people to camp
Throughout the process of deforestation, wildlife was probably greatly
affected and many living things suffered the loss of their habitats
Movement
Transportation
Boats:
● small boat connection
Ferries: Galiano Island is accessible via BC ferries.
service is also used
through private
● The terminal, Sturdies Bay is next to the village
operations
● Ferries run from Tsawwassen, Vancouver, Swartz Bay Victoria and also
many inter island ferries that connect Gulf Islands
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There is also regularly scheduled float planes.
From Downtown Vancouver and Vancouver Airport through Seair
Seaplanes to Montague Harbour.
Also float planes from Seattle Tacoma Airport, Kenmore Air Harbour, and
Seattle Lake Union through Kenmore Air
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Animals
Galiano is a major flight path for birds that are migrating
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More than 130 species of birds
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Such as eagles, herons, cormorants,
Off its shores are residential orca whales, seals, otters, seal lions, and
so much more sea life
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Humans and their movement at Galiano
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First Nations peoples have inhabited this Island for over 3000 years.
Hul'qumi'num speaking peoples lived here
They were threatened by small-pox in the 1780’s but due to settlers lost their land claims fully by the
1860’s
Galiano was first explored by Spanish explorer, Dionisio Galiano in 1792.
This is where it was named from in the 1850’s
Islanders came to look for gold, or jobs in the lumber, fish or farming industries.
Population during the winter is about 900, but can reach up to 2500 in the summertime due to tourists and
summer vacations.
Most of the population comes from old families, retired seniors, or people trying to escape the the city.
Citations
Photos:
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Info:
http://galianoisland.com/visitor-information/about-galiano
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galiano_Island#Notable_people