Active pass is a strait separating galiano island in the north and mayne island in the south in the southern gulf islands, british columbia, canada It connects the trincomali channel in the west and the strait of georgia in the east. It was named for the uscs active, a united states navy survey vessel, the first steamer to navigate the pass in 1855 Active pass is the water body separating galiano and mayne islands in the southwest portion of the strait of georgia It is about 40 km south of vancouver and 50 km north of victoria It is a tidally active body of water about 4.5 km long.
This page presents the google satellite map (zoomable and browsable) of active pass in british columbia province in canada Geographical coordinates are 48°52' north and 123°18' west and its feature type is channel. Active pass this product is not to be used for navigation The incorporation of data sourced from chs in this product shall not be construed as constituting an endorsement by chs of this product This product does not meet the requirements of the charts and nautical publications Official mapquest website, find driving directions, maps, live traffic updates and road conditions
Active pass is a crucial waterway in the southern gulf islands, situated between mayne island and galiano island It is a significant transit route for bc ferries and various private marine.
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