 planning your visit to
Thetis Island
Non-native pioneers first moved onto Thetis in 1873. In 1896 Lawrence Trail
was built through the center of the Island to provide access from Preedy Harbour to the Lawrence homestead on Pilkey Point.
Thetis Island and Penelakut (Kuper) Island (to the south, home of the Penelakut First Nation) were originally joined by mud
flats. In 1905 a "cut" was dredged for the first time to allow boat traffic through. This cut now provides a second,
tidal access to Telegraph Harbour at the south end of the island. A Mediterranean combination of mild winters and warm, dry summers supports the unique ecosystem
of the Island, and provides an ideal environment for outdoor recreation. Thetis is in the rain shadow of Vancouver Island,
having an annual rainfall of about 850 mm. The visitor will discover delightful rural scenes, beautiful shoreline, crystal
clear waters, and wonderful views. It is especially popular in the summer, where visitors enjoy diverse recreational opportunities,
including scuba diving, fishing, swimming, sailing, cruising and kayaking, bird watching, and hiking.
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