Resting at the southern end of the Strait of Georgia, only a short ferry ride from Vancouver or Victoria, Saturna Island is full of breath-taking scenery and culinary delights, with a rich, storied history and a vibrant community that cares passionately about the island and its culture.
This site delves into Saturna's Spanish heritage, the fascinating stories in the Saturna community, and inspiring community projects like the rehabilitation of the East Point Fog Alarm Building, the most photographed building in the Gulf Islands.
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Spanish Heritage Explore Saturna Island's Spanish heritage through the story of the Santa Saturnina, the Spanish ship that gave Saturna Island its name. Board a virtual 3D Santa Saturnina, watch videos about the early exploration in the 1700s and learn about what it was like to live on a ship off the coast of BC in 1790.
3D Interactive Content Walk across the deck of the Santa Saturnina in the Virtual Santa Saturnina or stand beside the Fog Alarm Building looking down Haro Straight in the Virtual East Point, then explore the many modern stories and images of Saturna in an interactive, high-resolution map of Saturna Island.
Documentaries Several short documentaries share stories that span the island's history, from the Santa Saturnina, to the Lighthouse Keepers, also with a look at how the community came together to rehabilitate the Fog Alarm Building, and what the community hopes to do with their inspiring project in the future.
Community Can't wait to come back to Saturna for the annual Canada Day Lamb Barbecue? Want to learn more about the innovative, award-winning education programs developed at the Saturna Ecological Education Centre? From planning a winery tour at the Saturna Island Winery, to booking a stay on East Point to watch the orcas swim by, visit the community section to learn how.