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  • 1. What connects Tumbo Island to Cabbage Island?
A) A tunnel
B) A reef that is exposed at low tide
C) A bridge
D) A ferry service
  • 2. Who purchased Cabbage Island in 1976?
A) The Nature Conservancy
B) Fisheries and Oceans Canada
C) A private individual
D) Parks Canada
  • 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) 1.5 ha (4 acres)
B) 4.5 ha (11 acres)
C) 10 ha (25 acres)
D) 121 ha (299 acres)
  • 5. What was Tumbo Island named in reference to?
A) A tombolo
B) A type of tree
C) A geographical feature
D) A historical figure
  • 6. How much did the province pay for Tumbo Island?
A) $5 million
B) $10 million
C) $1.5 million
D) $3.7 million
  • 7. What activities were previously conducted on Tumbo Island before it became private property in 1877?
A) Fishing and tourism
B) Timber harvesting, coal mining, mink farming, and recreational living
C) Wheat farming and cattle ranching
D) Shipbuilding and trade
  • 8. What is the length of the trail on Tumbo Island?
A) 5 km
B) 1.5 km
C) 10 km
D) 3.5 km
  • 9. Which lighthouse was replaced in 1940 with a lightkeeper's residence?
A) The Active Pass Lighthouse
B) The Portlock Point Lighthouse
C) The Georgina Point Lighthouse
D) The Campbell Point Lighthouse
  • 10. What replaced the light function at the Active Pass Lighthouse in 1997?
A) A wind turbine generator
B) An automated navigational aid
C) A solar-powered light
D) A manual lantern
  • 11. What is the area of the Georgina Point Heritage Park?
A) 121 ha (299 acres)
B) 10 ha (25 acres)
C) 1.5 ha (4 acres)
D) 4.5 ha (11 acres)
  • 12. What is the length of the hiking trail at Campbell Point?
A) 1.5 km (0.9 miles)
B) 3.5 km
C) 10 km
D) 5 km
  • 13. What can be viewed from Campbell Point?
A) Reef Harbour
B) Georgeson Island's old-growth forest on a sandstone ridge
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) Portlock Point Lighthouse and a beach access
B) An anchorage area for boaters
C) A campground with potable water
D) A picnic area
  • 15. What is the name of the small island included in the national park boundaries between Mayne and Saturna islands?
A) Prevost Island
B) Cabbage Island
C) Georgeson Island, Belle Chain Islets, and Anniversary Island
D) Tumbo Island
  • 16. What is the name of the bay where there is a campground on Prevost Island?
A) Selby Cove
B) Richardson Bay
C) Bennett Bay
D) James Bay
  • 17. What facilities are available at the campground in James Bay on Prevost Island?
A) A pit toilet but no potable water
B) Hot showers and laundry services
C) Electric hookups and a playground
D) Potable water and a shower facility
  • 18. In what year was the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (GINPR) formed?
A) 2003
B) 1999
C) 1985
D) 2010
  • 19. What percentage of Saturna Island is covered by the national park?
A) 30%
B) 60%
C) 43%
D) 50%
  • 20. Which area on Saturna Island is the most visited park area?
A) Lyall Creek trail
B) East Point Light Station
C) Winter Cove day use area
D) Narvaez Bay
  • 21. What feature does the Winter Cove day use area include?
A) A golf course
B) A dinghy dock
C) A ski slope
D) An amusement park
  • 22. Which trail on Saturna Island follows a salmon-bearing creek to a seasonal waterfall?
A) Narvaez Bay trail
B) Taylor Point trail
C) Lyall Creek trail
D) Mount Warburton Pike trail
  • 23. How can Narvaez Bay campground be accessed?
A) Only by car
B) Only by bicycle
C) By kayak, off-shore anchoring area, or walking from a parking lot
D) Only by helicopter
  • 24. Where is Mount Fisher located in relation to Mount Warburton Pike?
A) West of Mount Warburton Pike
B) South of Mount Warburton Pike
C) East of Mount Warburton Pike
D) North of Mount Warburton Pike
  • 25. What is the height of the Mount Warburton Pike trail?
A) 600 metres
B) 800 metres
C) 400 metres
D) 200 metres
  • 26. What type of landscape can be found in the Winter Cove day use area?
A) Deserts and cacti
B) Urban cityscape
C) Forested uplands, open meadows, salt marshes
D) Snow-capped mountains
  • 27. How many islands are included within the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve?
A) 25
B) 16
C) 10
D) 20
  • 28. What is the total land area of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve?
A) 40 km2 (15 sq mi)
B) 20 km2 (8 sq mi)
C) 50 km2 (19 sq mi)
D) 31 km2 (12 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) 1985
B) 1998
C) 2010
D) 2004
  • 31. How many drive-in campsites does the SMONEĆTEN Campground have?
A) 70
B) 49
C) 60
D) 30
  • 32. What feature extends for more than 2 km on Sidney Island?
A) Central Spit
B) Hook Spit
C) D'Arcy Spit
D) Sidney Spit
  • 33. In which year did the province formalize Sidney Island as a provincial park?
A) 1961
B) 1980
C) 1955
D) 1970
  • 34. What historical use did D'Arcy Island have between 1891 and 1924?
A) Fishing village
B) Logging camp
C) Military base
D) Leprosy colony
  • 35. What type of climate is found in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve due to the rain shadow effect?
A) Continental climate
B) Subarctic climate
C) Mediterranean climate
D) Temperate rainforest climate
  • 36. Which drought-tolerant tree is found at the northern extent in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve?
A) Western red cedar
B) Shore pine
C) Garry oak
D) Coastal Douglas-fir
  • 37. How many square kilometers does Gulf Islands National Park Reserve cover?
A) 50 square kilometres
B) 26 square kilometres
C) 36 square kilometres
D) 100 square kilometres
  • 38. What effect do the surrounding mountains have on the park's climate?
A) They lead to higher temperatures.
B) They increase humidity levels.
C) They cause more frequent storms.
D) They create a rain shadow effect.
  • 39. What is the average annual precipitation at the climate monitoring station on Saturna Island?
A) 1200 mm (47 in)
B) 1000 mm (40 in)
C) 838 mm (33 in)
D) 500 mm (20 in)
  • 40. Which tree species is most common in the park's terrestrial portion?
A) Sugar maple
B) Eastern white pine
C) Balsam fir
D) Coastal Douglas-fir
  • 41. What type of fern can be found in the shrub layer of the park?
A) Sword fern
B) Boston fern
C) Staghorn fern
D) Maidenhair fern
  • 42. Which marine animal is not mentioned as inhabiting the park's sea waters?
A) Orcas
B) Whale shark
C) Porpoises
D) Seals
  • 43. What is the largest land animal in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve?
A) Black-tailed deer
B) Grizzly bear
C) Elk
D) Mountain lion
  • 44. Which of these birds can be seen in the park?
A) Peregrine falcon
B) Snowy owl
C) Emperor penguin
D) Bald eagle
  • 45. In what year did Isle-de-Lis become a part of the park reserve?
A) 1978
B) 1997
C) 1958
D) 2000
  • 46. Who was Portland Island given to in 1958?
A) Princess Margaret
B) The Canadian government
C) Prince Philip
D) Queen Elizabeth II
  • 47. What type of archaeological sites are found on Portland Island?
A) Midden deposits
B) Ancient temples
C) Fossilized dinosaur bones
D) Medieval castles
  • 48. Who owned Russell Island between 1886 and 1959?
A) A Native Hawaiian family
B) An American corporation
C) A British aristocrat
D) The Canadian government
  • 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) A loop-trail around the lake
B) A large fishing tournament
C) An annual music festival
D) A winter sports event
  • 51. What does the hiking trail from Gowlland Point Road lead to on South Pender?
A) Greenburn Lake
B) A desert oasis
C) Mount Everest
D) The Pacific Ocean
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