| Solander Island Ecological Reserve | |
|---|---|
 Solander Island in the distance, seen fromBrooks Peninsula | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 50°06′00″N127°56′00″W / 50.10000°N 127.93333°W /50.10000; -127.93333[1] |
| Area | 7.7 ha (19 acres) |
| Max. elevation | 90 metres (300 ft) |
| Established | May 4, 1971 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Solander Island Ecological Reserve is a 7.7 ha (19 acres) protected area on an island 1.5 km (0.9 mi) west ofBrooks Peninsula Provincial Park off the northwest coast ofVancouver Island inBritish Columbia,Canada. It was established in 1971.[2] The reserve is closed to the public to protect the habitat of nesting seabirds.
The island was named in honour ofDaniel Carlsson Solander, similar to theSolander Islands offNew Zealand.[3] It was previously referred to as "Solander Rock" and "Split Rock". A weather station is maintained byEnvironment Canada.[4]
Solander Island does not have any trees. It is covered in grass and low-growing vegetation. Plant species observed on the island includesalmonberry andhairy goldfields (Lasthenia maritima), a plant of special concern in British Columbia.[4][5]
Solander Island is home to numerous bird species including thetufted puffin,Leach's storm petrel,Cassin's auklet,pelagic cormorant,glaucous-winged gull andpigeon guillemot. The island is devoid of land mammals, but is used as a seasonal haul-out forSteller sea lions,California sea lions, andsea otters.[4]
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