A large island off the south coast of British Columbia. Separated from the mainland by the Georgia Straight and the Straight of Juan De Fuca. BC's capital of Victoria is on the south tip, along with CFB Esquimalt. The second largest city on Vancouver Island is Nanimo. Pacific Rim National Park and Strathcona Provincial Park are both on the island. The southern part of the island dips bellow the 49th parallel, which intersects the island in the town of Ladysmith. The highest point on the island is The Golden Hind. Between Vancouver Island and the mainland are the Gulf Islands. Vancouver Island is home to the World's Largest Hockey Stick in Duncan.