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Quadra is located at the northern end of the Gulf of Georgia and
is the largest of the Discovery Group of islands. It offers all of
the advantages of island living and yet is accessible to Campbell
River with only a 12 minute ferry ride. Campbell River is the main
commercial center for the area and offers all of the facilities available
in a small city. From Campbell River airport there are regular flights
to Vancouver. By road the trip to Nanaimo is about 146 kilometres (90 miles)
and from there a ferry can be taken to Vancouver.
Quadra Island has always appealed to the independent spirit and to
those people who consider quality of living an important aspect of
life. The newcomer is quickly enchanted by the outstanding natural
beauty of the island but it does not take long to realize that one
of Quadra's real treasures is its people. The sense of community on
Quadra is second to none.
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DETAILED INFORMATION
Population: |
3800 full time residents. |
Area: |
310 square kilometres (119 square miles) approx. |
Size: |
34 kilometres (21 miles) long. Average width of 9 km (5.5 miles). |
Rainfall: |
142 centimetres (56 inches) annually. |
Sunshine: |
1845 hours annually. |
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It has been called the friendly island because
of the way it welcomes guests and newcomers. The energy and spirit
in the community contribute greatly to the quality of life on the
island. There are so many events and activities offered that it is
easy to find something of interest for everyone.
It is seldom necessary to leave the island as Quadra offers a great
many services, including a gas bar, two excellent grocery stores,
two post offices, a credit union, a building supply, a library and
a variety of other shops, an outdoor equestrian ring, tennis courts, a skateboard park, and a fabulous community centre, all serving the needs of the islanders and visitors. For
vacationing guests there are several resorts and a number of Bed &
Breakfast establishments. There is also a full range of craftsmen,
tradesmen, artisans and other skilled and talented people.
For health and emergency concerns there is a medical clinic with
two doctors, a dental clinic and a RCMP detachment. The volunteer
fire depeartment and ambulance service are both manned by caring,
highly trained and energetic islanders. The elementary school on the
island goes to grade 6 and a well organized system transports students
to the high schools in Campbell River.
In our personal opinion, there is no better place in the world to
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