Gulf Islands National Park Reserve

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - Quiz

1. What connects Tumbo Island to Cabbage Island?

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

2. Who purchased Cabbage Island in 1976?

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

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

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

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

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

5. What was Tumbo Island named in reference to?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) 10 km
B) 1.5 km (0.9 miles)
C) 3.5 km
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) James Bay
D) The entrance of Active Pass

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

A) Portlock Point Lighthouse and a beach access
B) A picnic area
C) A campground with potable water
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) Cabbage Island
C) Prevost Island
D) Tumbo Island

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

23. How can Narvaez Bay campground be accessed?

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

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

A) West of Mount Warburton Pike
B) North 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) 200 metres
B) 600 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) Urban cityscape
C) Snow-capped mountains
D) Deserts and cacti

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) 26 square kilometres
B) 50 square kilometres
C) 100 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 cause more frequent storms.
D) They lead to higher temperatures.

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

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

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

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

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) Porpoises
C) Orcas
D) Seals

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

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

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

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

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

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

46. Who was Portland Island given to in 1958?

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

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

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

48. Who owned Russell Island between 1886 and 1959?

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

49. How can Pender Island be accessed?

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

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

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

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

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

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