Subtle Islands

Subtle Islands is an island in Strathcona Regional District, British Columbia. Subtle Islands is situated nearby to the village Whaletown, as well as near the hamlet Gorge Harbour.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Whaletown and Cortes Island.

Village

Whaletown is a settlement on Cortes Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is known as the gateway to Cortes Island. A public ferry links Whaletown to Heriot Bay on Quadra Island. Whaletown is situated 2½ km southeast of Subtle Islands.

Cortes Island is one of the Discovery Islands off the coast of British Columbia. In 2016, it had about a thousand permanent residents. In summer, Cortes Island's peaceful atmosphere and warm weather draw many visitors.

Village

Heriot Bay is the principal settlement on Quadra Island in British Columbia, Canada. Heriot Bay hosts a ferry terminal that is used by BC Ferries to sail to and from Whaletown on Cortes Island. Heriot Bay is situated 9 km west of Subtle Islands.

Latitude

50.12019° or 50° 7′ 13″ north

Longitude

-125.08063° or 125° 4′ 50″ west

Elevation

20 metres (66 feet)

Open location code

942P4WC9+3P

GeoNames ID

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