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Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is a national park in Canada, established in 2010, covering 36 km² (14 sq mi). It is the #44 largest of Canada's 53 national parks.
- Area
- 36 km²
- Established
- 2010
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- YYJ · 23 km
Nearest airports to Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
- 1 YYJ23 kmstraight line
- 2 YCD38 kmstraight line
- 3 ESD42 kmstraight line
Eastsound, United StatesMore about Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is one of 53 national parks in Canada. It covers 36 km² (3,590 ha) — about 61% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #44 largest national park in Canada (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2010, 16 years ago — the first national parks in Canada date back to 1885. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
The closest airport is Victoria International Airport (YYJ), about 23 km away — around 29 minutes by car; alternatively Nanaimo Airport (YCD, 38 km). Other national parks within reach include Bowen Island National Park Reserve, Olympic National Park (3,734 km²), Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (510 km²) and North Cascades National Park Complex — easy to combine on one trip.
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