Savary Island
Native name: Áyhus (Sliammon) | |
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The south shore of Savary Island | |
Location of Savary Island (bottom right) | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Salish Sea |
| Coordinates | 49°56′21″N 124°48′48″W / 49.93917°N 124.81333°W |
| Archipelago | Discovery Islands |
| Highest elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional district | qathet Regional District |
Savary Island or Áyhus is an island in British Columbia, Canada. Located in the northern part of the Strait of Georgia, it is 144 kilometres (89 mi) northwest of Vancouver. It is approximately 0.8-1.5 km wide and 7.5 kilometres (4.7 mi) long. It has a permanent population of about 100, expanding to perhaps 2,000 or more in the summer months. Savary Island lies within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation.