Nature and science

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve

Environment

Geology, vegetation and wildlife at Gulf Islands National Park Reserve.

Fire Management

For thousands of years, fires have occurred on the lands now known as Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. These fires are a product of the diverse natural...

Ocean Knowledge

Information about the three research and monitoring projects that support ocean knowledge in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve.

Research and monitoring

Learn how Gulf Islands National Park Reserve monitors the health of local ecosystems.

Restoration

Learn about our work restoring ecosystems and how you can help.

Species at Risk recovery

Information on our species at risk recovery work in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve.

Environment

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve represents the Strait of Georgia Lowlands natural region-an area tucked under the rainshadow of the mountains of Vancouver Island and the Olympic Peninsula, and graced with a Mediterranean climate of warm, dry summers and mild winters that rarely see snow.

Fire Management

Conservation and restoration

The complexity of restoration work requires science and aboriginal traditional knowledge. It also takes the hard work of many volunteers, stakeholders, and partners. Restoring and protecting these special places is one of Parks Canada’s top priorities.

Research and monitoring

Restoration projects

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