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.
Francis Peninsula
French: Péninsule Francis | |
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| Coordinates: 49°35′50″N 124°00′58″W / 49.59722°N 124.01611°W | |
| Location | Madeira Park, British Columbia |
| Part of | Northern Gulf Islands |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.8 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
| Topo map | NTS 92F9 Texada Island |
Etymology
editThe 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
editFrancis 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
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Francis Peninsula". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ^ "Beaver Island". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ^ "BC Geographical Names". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ "Bargain Narrows". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ^ "Bargain Bay". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-30.