| Merry Island Lighthouse is situated on the Strait of Georgia, separating Welcome
Pass and Malaspina Straits. Merry Island is located
nearest the mainland community of Halfmoon
Bay, BC, Canada. The island is not open to the public, but
many boaters and kayakers stroll by the island to observe a working
lighthhouse.
Merry Island is comprised of two parts. One
section is 17 hectares (42 acres) and is private land. Often,
deer will swim to this side of the island from other islands nearby
to graze. Bald Eagles make their nests on some of the trees on Merry Island . There are some foot trails on
the north side of the island, but it is not open to the public.
The second portion of Merry Island is Canadian
Government land that is home to a staffed Canadian Government
Lightstation. The Merry Island Lighhouse was
established in 1902. The present tower is new and was construced
in 1966. The main tower of the lighthouse is 40 feet high and
the red lantern of the ighthouse warns ships every 15 seconds
with a flash of light from the beacon in the tower.
Access to Merry Island Lighthouse: Follow Hwy
101 from Sechelt,
BC towards the community of Halfmoon
Bay, BC. This is the main departure point. Board a boat or
rent a kayak to launch from Halfmoon Bay as the island is boat
acccess only.
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Merry
Island
Halfmoon Bay
