Memory Island Provincial Park Explained

Memory Island Provincial Park
Iucn Category:II
Iucn Ref:[1]
Map:Vancouver Island##British Columbia##CAN BC Cowichan Valley
Relief:yes
Location:Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest City:Shawnigan Lake
Coordinates:48.6139°N -123.6333°W
Area Ha:0.915
Established:23 August 1945
Governing Body:BC Parks

Memory Island Provincial Park is a provincial park located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It was established by BC Parks on 23 August 1945 to protect a small island located at the southern end of Shawnigan Lake.

Name origin

It was named as a memorial to two Victoria men - Allan Mayhew and Kenneth Scharff - who lost their lives in World War II.

Geography

Covering only 0.915ha, Memory Island is the second smallest provincial park in British Columbia after Seton Portage Historic Provincial Park.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Protected Planet Memory Island Park. 2020-10-10. Protected Planet.
  2. Web site: Environment. Ministry of. About BC Parks - BC Parks - Province of British Columbia. 2020-10-11. bcparks.ca.