John Kim Nature Sanctuary

In 2010, the Strathcona Regional District gratefully accepted a land donation which resulted in a new park being created on Read Island. The new park, 'John Kim Nature Sanctuary', is a 1.86 ha (4.6 acre) forested property located just inland from Surge Narrows on Read Island. Gifted by Eileen Sowerby and land partners, the property will be preserved as a natural park area in memory of Eileen's beloved son John McKim Millar. By protecting this ecological gift, time should allow for mature forest characteristics to naturally develop in this second growth forest, while providing wildlife with a protective forest canopy as well as other benefits. With The Nature Trust of BC holding a covenant, the Strathcona Regional District will be assisted by the Surge Narrows Community Association to steward the park's growth in the spirit in which this gift was intended.

Natural Features

Second growth forest, wildlife habitat

Location

Read Island (Area C) 
Tipton Road