Solander Island Ecological Reserve
| Solander Island Ecological Reserve | |
|---|---|
Solander Island in the distance, seen from Brooks Peninsula | |
Location of Solander Island on Vancouver Island Location of Solander Island in British Columbia | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 50°06′00″N 127°56′00″W / 50.10000°N 127.93333°W |
| Area | 7.7 ha (19 acres) |
| Max. elevation | 90 metres (300 ft) |
| Established | May 4, 1971 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Solander Island Ecological Reserve is a 7.7 ha (19 acres) protected area on an island 1.5 km (0.9 mi) west of Brooks Peninsula Provincial Park off the northwest coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It was established in 1971. The reserve is closed to the public to protect the habitat of nesting seabirds.
The island was named in honour of Daniel Carlsson Solander, similar to the Solander Islands off New Zealand. It was previously referred to as "Solander Rock" and "Split Rock". A weather station is maintained by Environment Canada.