New Brighton (Gambier Island)

Coordinates: 49°27′02″N 123°26′16″W / 49.45056°N 123.43778°W / 49.45056; -123.43778
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New Brighton
New Brighton is located in British Columbia
New Brighton
New Brighton
Location of New Brighton in British Columbia
Coordinates: 49°27′02″N 123°26′16″W / 49.45056°N 123.43778°W / 49.45056; -123.43778
Country Canada
Province British Columbia

New Brighton is an unincorporated settlement on the southwest side of Gambier Island in the Howe Sound region of British Columbia, Canada. It is the main wharf and settlement area on the island. The other named community on the island is Gambier Harbour, to its east.

History[edit]

A post office operated at New Brighton from 1919 to 1945.

References[edit]

  • "New Brighton (community)". BC Geographical Names.