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An island for the adventurous, Lasqueti drifts in the middle
of the Gulf of Georgia, its relatively lonely position a reflection of its islanders,
who like the isolation.
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A passenger only ferry leaves from French Creek on
Vancouver Island, midway between Parksville and Qualicum Beach, servicing the
350 residents who live in relative seclusion here and the exploring
tourists who are intrigued with this small Gulf Island. While summer sailings may
be 3 times a day to service the summer residents, in the winter the ferry service drops
considerably to only a few times a week, so plan accordingly. The 17 km. trip in this
compact ferry takes about 50 minutes and can be quite an adventure as sea conditions here
can get quite rough when a strong wind and tide face off. Thinking of bringing your car?
Forget it. It's a passenger only ferry. Any exploring you do on Lasqueti will be by
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The roads are quiet but they are also unpaved. The
island is 5 km. wide and 21 km. long and contains five small lakes and numerous bays,
many of them worth a visit.
Residents have chosen to generate their own electricity
using solar power, windmills or water driven turbines.
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Lasqueti has a small school for grades one to eight.
Farmland is poor on the island, and there is very little industry other than a
fishing company which makes and designs seiners and the occasional clam and oyster
farming venture.
A hotel, campsite and B & B cater to visitors.
The only park land is at Squitty Bay Marine Park at the southeastern end of the island but there is no camping here.
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