Francis Peninsula, also known as Beaver Island, is a

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located on the west coast of the

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Etymology

The designation ''Francis Peninsula'' was officially adopted by

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in 1930. 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.

Geography

Francis Peninsula forms the southern part of

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. During

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and neap tide, the peninsula is divided from the mainland by Bargain Narrows (an arm of Pender Harbour) and Bargain Bay. 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

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References

{{Reflist Tidal islands of Canada Landforms of British Columbia Sunshine Coast Regional District

Etymology

Geography

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