About Texada Island
Texada Island is the largest island in the Strait of Georgia, British Columbia, Canada. It's northern tip is located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) southwest of the city of Powell River. A former mining and logging area, the island still has a few quarries and old logging roads. It is the largest of the Northern Gulf Islands at some 50 kilometres (31 mi) in length and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) in width. It sits beside Lasqueti, Harwood and Nelson Islands. Hernando and Savary Islands complete the mini-archipelago. It is home to 1,200 residents.
Read more about the history of Texada Island at Wikipedia.
Presently, Texada has two main communities: Van Anda and Gillies Bay (where the Beachcomber is located). The island is alive with activity, and has several stores and local art galleries, restaurants, a library, bank, gas station, musuem, post office and medical facility. There are many forests, trails, beaches and mountains to explore while visiting the island, as well as annual events such as “Jazz on the Rocks” and the Sandcastle Weekend.
Read more about the history of Texada Island at Wikipedia.
Presently, Texada has two main communities: Van Anda and Gillies Bay (where the Beachcomber is located). The island is alive with activity, and has several stores and local art galleries, restaurants, a library, bank, gas station, musuem, post office and medical facility. There are many forests, trails, beaches and mountains to explore while visiting the island, as well as annual events such as “Jazz on the Rocks” and the Sandcastle Weekend.
