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Gambier Island: Tla’amin, Klahoose, shíshálh, and Skwxwú7mesh Traditional Territory

February 8, 2021

Gambier Island is the largest of four islands located in Howe Sound. The approximately 25-square-mile island has only 100 permanent residents, primarily located in New Brighton, Gambier Harbour and West Bay, but the number swells to over 600 in the summer. Access the island via a passenger ferry between Langdale and New Brighton, and there are gravel roads connecting the three communities. 

The Gambier Community Centre (a registered charity, owned and operated by Gambier residents) is the only public facility.

To learn more visit gambierisland.org.

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