Active Pass Lighthouse, Mayne Island

The original Active Pass Lighthouse was constructed at Georgina Point on Mayne Island in 1885. The current circular concrete tower was built in 1969.

The lighthouse, also known as the Georgina Point Lighthouse, is viewed by hundreds of people every day from the ferries that run between Tsawwassen on the BC mainland to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island.

But to really experience it, take advantage of the fact that the lighthouse grounds are open to the public and  include it as a place to see when you visit Mayne Island.

Barry and I visited the lighthouse in September 2010 - what a great view and with no rain, we enjoyed watching the sun go down.

Dinner Bay Community Park and Japanese Garden

While exploring Mayne Island (between enjoying the hot tub and walking the beaches!) we discovered a great community park just across the road from where we were staying. 

An even nicer discovery was that within the community park was a Japanese Garden, established by the residents of Mayne Island to recognize the contributions on early Japanese settlers, many who were relocated to New Denver during WWII and never returned to Mayne Island.

It is a peaceful garden, filled with plants, trees, pieces of art and historical articfacts. If you visit Mayne Island, make time to visit this garden!

Japanese Garden September 2010 Mayne Island