Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Gulf Island National Park Reserve

Yesterday I wrote about Gros Morne on the East Coast of Canada, and today I'm writing about Gulf Island National Park Reserve on the West Coast of Canada - two very beautiful and surprising National Parks in Canada!

• Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is tucked between the British Columbia mainland (Vancouver) and Vancouver Island and includes 15 islands and numerous islets in the Salish Sea.
• It is renowned for its rare Mediterranean-like climate.
• Features dense coastal Douglas-fir forests, rare Garry oak meadows, and distinctive red-barked arbutus trees.
• Supports a fragile ecosystem of endangered species. Aside from marine mammals, it is a haven for eagles, turkey vultures, and dozens of rare butterflies and plants.
• The waters around Gulf Islands National park Reserve teem with seals, otters, orcas and porpoises. 
• During the summer you will experience Bioluminescence in all park waters (Plankton makes the ocean sparkle at night!)
• There are many things to do in the Gulf Island National park Reserve including, boating, kayaking, biking, hiking, fishing, camping, geocaching, swimming and more!

It is clear a visit to Gulf Island National Park Reserve will leave you surrounded by beauty - you will find more information about it at this link.