The June 2006 issue of Pacific Yachting Magazine referred to Cole Island as "the most picturesque anchorage in Esquimalt Harbour".

Stories like this continue to attract visitors but our local press has played a major role in bringing attention to the issues.

We thank the Goldstream Gazzette, the Victoria Times Colonist and others for their in-depth coverage in the stories listed below.

Click on the titles to read the entire story:

Cole Island in Esquimalt Harbour

Saving the History we see

Cole Island Crumbling

Our Orphan Island

Rescue Call for Cole Island

Gunpowder - Magazine island protected Canadian coastline

island given heritage designation

Action needed to preserve site

Province moves to protect historic Cole Island

Welders secure Cole Island

How Can You Help?

Ask the provincial government to take steps to preserve and protect Cole Island.

Write to:

Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts

PO Box 9071
STN PROV GOV
Victoria
British Columbia
Canada
V8W 9E2