Raza Island

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Raza Island
Map of the Discovery Islands.svg
Location of Raza Island (centre right)
Geography
Coordinates 50°17′N124°59′W / 50.283°N 124.983°W / 50.283; -124.983
Archipelago Rendezvous Islands
Administration
Province British Columbia
Regional district Strathcona

Raza Island is an island in British Columbia, Canada. [1] It is part of the Rendezvous Islands in Calm Channel, which in turn are part of the Discovery Islands between Vancouver Island and the mainland, between the Strait of Georgia and Johnstone Strait.

Raza Island is located within Electoral Area C of the Strathcona Regional District.

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References

  1. "CERMAQ CANADA REOCCUPYING RAZA ISLAND FISH FARM | Cortes Radio". cortesradio.ca. Retrieved 2023-08-31.