Welcome to the Southern Gulf Islands
Electoral Area
The Southern Gulf Islands are a collection of mid-sized islands interspersed with numerous islets located just off the east coast of Vancouver Island. Read more 
The Southern Gulf Islands of Galiano, Mayne, North and South Pender Islands, Saturna, Piers and associated islands make up an unincorporated rural Electoral Area under the jurisdiction of the Capital Regional District (CRD). The CRD provides many of the local government functions and services normally found in a Municipality or Town, but most of the administrative functions are handled from offices in Victoria.
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The CRD, in collaboration with the Southern Gulf Islands Economic Development Commission, is preparing a cycling and pedestrian trail plan for Galiano, Mayne, North and South Pender and Saturna Islands. Read more
Maps & Land Use
Detailed maps of your community are available, including information on topography, ecosystems, lot boundaries and parks.
Land use planning on the Southern Gulf Islands is governed by Islands Trust. The Islands Trust has a unique legislated mandate for protecting and preserving the trust area…
© Top image courtesy of Mary Sanseverino