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Pasley Islands
The Pasley Islands sit within the wider cultural and ecological history of Howe Sound. Part of the unceded territory of the Squamish Nation, they are part of a network of islands and waterways that have long supported movement, harvesting, and Indigenous presence throughout the region. The name “Pasley” reflects the colonial renaming of Howe Sound’s geography in the nineteenth century, when Captain George Richards named Pasley Island after British naval officer Sir Thomas Pasley in 1860. Today, the islands are often understood through their private and recreational use, but they are also part of a larger marine environment shaped by biodiversity, shoreline vulnerability, and the lasting environmental pressures seen across Howe Sound. Their place within this recovering coastal system makes them more than scenic landmarks; they are part of a living environment that deserves ongoing care and protection.
- Sea kayaking around Pasley Islands
- Aerial View
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Big sea lion on Pasley Islands
- North side view