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south and southeast winds. Neck Point to the north has a small gravel beach.


17. Five Finger Island – Barren and rocky. Southern most point is marked by a light, watch for sports fishers.


18. Snake Island – A light on the northern tip. There are interesting geological formations on the western tip. Snake Island is thus named because of the array of harmless snakes found here. A reef to the south is marked with a flashing red light.


19. Lock Bay – Home of Sandwell Provincial Park; a 12-hectare park with a nice sand and pebble beach, picnic area and washrooms. No fires or camping. Some petroglyphs worth finding. Anchorage is exposed to east winds and ferry wash. To the north is Orlebar Point.


20. Entrance Island – A picturesque setting, a favorite fishing spot with locals which is often used as a mark in yacht races. The lighthouse was established in the 1870’s with Robert Gray as the first lighthouse keeper.


21. Pilot Bay – Named for the pilot boats that used to wait here to guide ships into Nanaimo harbour. Prohibited anchorage. Along the shores (east) there is good exploring for divers and snorkelers of all abilities. A rocky beach is accessible by road.


22. Taylor Bay – Home of Gabriola Sands Provincial Park; 3.5 acres that covers two beaches on the isthmus between Taylor Bay and Pilot Bay. Some anchorage but you will be exposed to north winds and ferry wash.


23. Galiano Galleries – Formed by erosion, these unique geological features can be accessed by anchoring in the small bay to the south. The galleries are a sea cave over 200 feet long and between four and five feet high.


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