South Island. 
Know before you go
Advisories
Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.
Visit responsibly
Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:
Maps and location
Any maps listed are for information only. They may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.
Getting there
The reserve has three units, the largest (Great Chain Island and Chain Islets) being 2km east of Oak Bay. Jemmy Jones Island is 2.5km north of Great Chain Island in Baynes Channel. Alpha Island, part of the Chatham-Discovery Group, is 5.5km east of Oak Bay.
About this ecological reserve
Biogeoclimatic zone:Coastal Douglas-fir
Terrestrial ecosection:Strait of Georgia
Marine ecosection:Strait of Georgia
A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.
Research and educational activities require a permit.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.
Contact
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