Bligh Island

Canada / British Columbia / Gold River /
 Upload a photo

Bligh Island is named for Captain Bligh, the British Navy captain who sailed here with Captain James Cook in 1778.

Visitors to the island and the Nootka Sound area are likely to spot a wide variety of marine life, including Grey whales, killer whales, seals, sea lions and sea otters, as well as waterfowl, Bald eagles, black bears, wolves and deer.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   49°38'38"N   126°31'26"W
This article was last modified 12 years ago