Solander Island Ecological Reserve
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Solander Island Ecological Reserve is a 7.7 ha (19 acres) protected area on an island 1.5 km (0.9 mi) west of Brooks Peninsula Provincial Park off the northwest coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It was established in 1971.[2] The reserve is closed to the public to protect the habitat of nesting seabirds.
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Solander Island Ecological Reserve | |
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Location | British Columbia, Canada |
Coordinates | 50°06′00″N 127°56′00″W[1] |
Area | 7.7 ha (19 acres) |
Max. elevation | 90 metres (300 ft) |
Established | May 4, 1971 |
Governing body | BC Parks |
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The island was named in honour of Daniel Carlsson Solander, similar to the Solander Islands off New Zealand.[3] Prior, it was also referred to as "Solander Rock" and "Split Rock". A weather station is present maintained by Environment Canada.[4]