Discovery Islands

Discovery Islands

Aerial view of the Discovery Islands
Discovery Islands, between Vancouver Island and continental British Columbia, north of Strait of Georgia
Discovery Islands Location in British Columbia, Canada
Geography
Location	Johnstone Strait and Salish Sea
Coordinates	50°16′41″N 125°09′08″W / 50.27806°N 125.15222°W / 50.27806; -125.15222
Major islands	20
Administration
Canada
Province	British Columbia

The Discovery Islands are a group of islands located at the northern end of the Salish Sea and the eastern end of Johnstone Strait, between Vancouver Island and the mainland coast of British Columbia, Canada.

Most of these islands have very few residents. Only Quadra Island and Cortes Island have ferry service. The remainder are served by private boat or float plane.