Francis Peninsula
French: Péninsule Francis
Tidal island
Coordinates: 49°35′50″N 124°00′58″W / 49.59722°N 124.01611°W / 49.59722; -124.01611
LocationMadeira Park, British Columbia
Part ofNorthern Gulf Islands
Area
 • Total3.8 km2 (1.5 sq mi)

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.

Etymology

The 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

Francis 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

References

  1. 1 2 "Francis Peninsula". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  2. ↑ "Beaver Island". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  3. ↑ "BC Geographical Names". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
  4. ↑ "Bargain Narrows". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  5. ↑ "Bargain Bay". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
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