Defence Islands

The Defence Islands are two small islands in , , Canada, northeast of and in the northern reaches of that sound near Porteau Cove.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lions Bay-Britannia Beach.

Stretching along the eastern shore of Howe Sound, Lions Bay to Britannia Beach is a series of small communities and parks offering some gorgeous views, outdoor recreation and 30 km of some of the most spectacular driving in Canada.

Defence Islands

Latitude
49.57816° or 49° 34′ 41″ north
Longitude
-123.28175° or 123° 16′ 54″ west
Elevation
17 metres (56 feet)
Open location code
84XRHPH9+77
Geo­Names ID
5937379
Wiki­data ID
Q5251210
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Defence Islands” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Defence Islands
  • Dutch: Defence Islands
  • Swedish: Defence Islands

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kwum Kwum Indian Reserve and Defence Island Indian Reserve 28.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Zorro Bay and Domett Point.

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