Porlier Pass

PORLIER PASS, between VALDES and GALIANO islands, is the middle of 3 main channels leading from outer GEORGIA STRAIT to the calmer inner waters of the GULF ISLANDS (ACTIVE PASS and GABRIOLA PASSAGE are the others). Known also as Cowichan Gap, it has tidal currents up to 9 knots and is considered one of the best fishing areas in the islands. Dionisio Provincial PARK is on the south side of the pass adjacent to the Race Pt LIGHTHOUSE. The pass was named in 1790 by Spanish explorer José NARVÁEZ...

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