The Voyage of the Santa Saturnina

The Santa Saturnina was a small ship packed with a crew of 22, but it's story is large and extends from the late 1700s to the modern era, having left a significant imprint on the coast of British Columbia. Click "read the full story" to learn more about this ships colourful history and its connection to the modern Saturna Island.

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Board the Santa Saturnina

Santa Saturnina
Walk the deck of the Santa Saturnina off Saturna Island's East Point while the sun sets.

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Santa Saturnina - Ship Model

Santa Saturnina
View the Saturnina from the air, spin it around and get a closer look at the ship that gave Saturna its name.

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Virtual East Point

East Point
When the Santa Saturnina came around East Point and beheld the Straight of Georgia, they thought they'd found the Northwest Passage. The Santa Saturnina is long gone, but you can still stand on East Point and marvel at its incredible scenery, virtually!

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Video Gallery

video gallery
Click this button to load and watch a series of short documentaries on Saturna Island's culture and heritage.

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