Channel Rock is a nature reserve and eco-retreat centre on
Cortes Island
Cortes Island is an island in the Discovery Islands archipelago on the coast of British Columbia, Canada. The island is long, wide, and in area. It has a population of 1,035 permanent residents (2016 census). Cortes Island lies within Electora ...
in the
Northern Gulf Islands
The Gulf Islands are a group of islands in the Salish Sea between Vancouver Island and the mainland coast of British Columbia.
Etymology
The name "Gulf Islands" comes from " Gulf of Georgia," the original term used by George Vancouver in his ma ...
of
British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include ...
, Canada. It is located within the traditional territories of the
Wei We Kai,
Kwiakah,
Homalco,
Klahoose and
Sliammon peoples.
History
Channel Rock was originally the private home of writer and poet,
Gilean Douglas, who owned and homesteaded the 140-acre for 40 years from 1953. In 1979 she published "''The Protected Place''" in which she wrote about the changing seasons at Channel Rock.
"Gilean Douglas, 1900-1993, "The Douglas Archives" clan history website
/ref> After her death in 1993, the new owners were instrumental in the formation of the registered non-profit The Friends of Channel Rock Society which now runs Channel Rock as a nature reserve and retreat.
References
External links
Channel Rock
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Tourism in British Columbia
Cortes Island
Nature reserves in British Columbia