Active Pass (Saanich: SḴŦAḴ) [1] is a strait separating Galiano Island in the north and Mayne Island in the south in the southern Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Canada. It connects the Trincomali Channel in the west and the Strait of Georgia in the east., Get accurate live compass directions in the East, West, North, and South with our free online tool. Navigate effortlessly using our online compass., Official MapQuest website, find driving directions, maps, live traffic updates and road conditions. Find nearby businesses, restaurants and hotels. Explore!, Active Pass. This S-shaped channel is the main pass for commercial and recreational vessels heading in and out of the Gulf Islands, and its transit is complicated by regular arrivals of large, wave-generating car ferries., The Pass is about making it easier for everyone—especially youth and families—to explore Canada and celebrate what makes this country extraordinary. The Pass includes: Parks Canada: Free admission for all visitors to national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas administered by Parks Canada and a 25% discount on camping fees., Active Pass is a narrow strait about 3.4 miles (5.5 km) long separating Mayne Island from Galiano Island in the southern Gulf Islands, about 16.4 miles (26.5 km) north-northeast of Sidney and 12.5 miles (20 km) southwest of Tsawwassen, British Columbia..