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Mansons Landing Provincial Marine Park
This scenic park is located on the west side of Cortes Island, and fronts both Manson Bay and Hague Lake. Marine wildlife viewing, swimming and boating (natural boat launch only – no motors) are some of the activities that can be enjoyed in the park. Two-day use facilities exist.
Address: Seaford Road Cortes Island BC
 Send an Email (3)  1 250 248-9460
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Walsh Cove Provincial Park
Walsh Cove Provincial Park is located west of Gorges Islands, on the east side of West Redonda Island. This area provides a safe and scenic anchorage and has opportunities for diving, kayaking, swimming and fishing. |
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Cormorant Channel Provincial Marine Park
This undeveloped provincial marine park is located in the Cormorant Channel, north of Alert Bay. Popular activities include fishing, diving and kayaking. The park is accessible by private boat from Alert Bay or Telegraph Cove. |
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Newcastle Island Provincial Marine Park
Newcastle Island became a Provincial Marine Park in 1961, when the nearby city of Nanaimo granted it to the province after having acquired the island from the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1955. Situated in Nanaimo Harbour, Newcastle Island possesses a rich natural and cultural history. The island's shoreline is dominated by steep sandstone cliffs and ledges with some sandy gravel beaches. There are many caves and caverns along the shoreline, providing an appealing contrast to the upland that is covered with Douglas-fir, Arbutus, Garry Oak and Dogwood trees.
Address: Newcastle Island Nanaimo BC
Send an Email (3) 1 250 754-7893
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Smelt Bay Provincial Park
This park is a great attraction for boaters who wish to paddle the calm waters of Smelt Bay. The pebble beach offers breathtaking scenery. Day use facilities as well as overnight camping are available. The park is located on the southwest side of Cortes Island, 15 km south of the Whaletown Ferry Terminal.
Address: . Cortes Island BC
Send an Email 1 250 248-9460
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Small Inlet Marine Provincial Park
Small Inlet Park is located at the northern tip of Quadra Island and offers boaters a protected anchorage before passing through the tidal rapids of the Discovery Passage, Okisollo Channel and Hole in the Wall. Contained within the park, Newton Lake provides ample opportunity for swimming, picnicking and lakeshore strolls. This park does not provide facilities.
Address: .
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Read Island Provincial Park
Read Island Provincial Park encompasses old-growth and second-growth forest, bog and fertile lowlands and protects important high density Bald eagle habitat. See a wide variety of wildlife including river otters, seals and sea lions along the water’s edge, and black-tailed deer, weasels, mink, beaver, cougars and wolves in the uplands. The park is an excellent spot to see Bald eagles, who nest in the tall trees. There are no designated campsites at this park, however random wilderness camping is allowed. No facilities are provided and there is no fee. Read Island is accessible year round.
Address: . Read Island BC
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Teakerne Arm Provincial Park
This park protects a spectacular waterfall that cascades from Cassel Lake directly into the ocean. Teakerne Arm offers a protected anchorage and access to a warm, fresh water lake for swimming or fishing.
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Octopus Island Provincial Park
Octopus Island Provincial Park is accessible by boat only and consists of a group of small islands. Octopus Island is a part of the BC Marine Trail Association Network - a series of trails connected to one another and offering resting areas, campsites and other services for boaters. When completed, the trail will stretch from Vancouver to Prince Rupert and down to Puget Sound.
Address: . Quadra Island BC
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Mitlenatch Island Bird Sanctuary
Located just south of Quadra Island, Mitlenatch Island, meaning calm water all around in Coast , is accessible only by boat. This provincial nature park encompasses 36 hectares of land, 119 hectares of water and contains the largest seabird colony in the Strait of Georgia. The park boundary extends 300 metres (1000 ft) from the shore, protecting all marine life within this area. This park is extremely ecologically sensitive and visitors are not permitted to leave the trails, nor are bikes permitted. |
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Rebecca Spit Marine Provincial Park
Overlooking Drew Harbour, Rebecca Spit is located on the east side of Quadra Island. Lined on either side by beaches, this area is a popular day use park and provides ample hiking, kayaking, canoeing, diving and swimming. Picnic tables are also scattered throughout. The park also has a boat launch, pit toilets and pump water.
Address: .
1 250 248-9460
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Blackfish Sound
This extremely scenic area consists of a cluster of countless islands and inlets offering spectacular views, kayaking and fishing. The area is particularly productive for salmon and halibut fishing. |
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Surge Narrows Provincial Park
Known for its strong tidal currents and violent waves, paddlers are warned to avoid paddling the waters of Seymour Narrows altogether and only attempt Surge Narrows at slack tide. Boaters should be experienced and well versed in the areas tidal changes as the water can reach speeds of up to 16 knots. These high tidal changes and many reefs sustain an abundance of marine life including sea urchins, sea cucumbers, sea stars and more. Camping is permitted on the upland portion of the park, but there are no facilities.
Address: . Quadra Island BC
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Main Lake Provincial Park
Established in 1997, Main Lake Provincial Park encompasses six lakes and protects a diverse water system consiting of a variety wildlife (including wolves, cougars, bald eagles and hawks) and plants. The park stretches over 3,424 ha and offers wildlife viewing opportunities, canoeing, kayaking, wilderness camping and hiking.
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Surge Narrows Provincial Park
Surge Narrows Provincial Park is located on the south end of Maurelle Island, east of Quadra Island off central Vancouver Island. With its high tidal changes and many reefs, this park has ideal conditions for marine life. Sea urchins, sea cucumbers, sea stars and anemones flourish in these prime conditions. Random wilderness camping is permitted on the upland portions of the park, which is undeveloped and has no facilities. This park offers opportunities for ocean fishing – rock fish and salmon are the main species.
Address: Surge Narrows Provincial Park Maurelle Island BC
1 250 954-4600
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Ha'thayim (Von Donop) Provincial Marine Park
Named after the old-growth forest Coast-Salish First Nations people call "Ha'thayim", the undeveloped park also contains lakes, estuaries and a salt water lagoon. Visitors to the park, which is located at the northwest tip of Cortes Island, can hike, kayak, canoe, swim and fish, and wilderness camping is permitted.
Address: . Cortes Island BC Canada
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Roscoe Bay Provincial Park
A small fjord and adjacent upland on the east side of West Redonda Island, this park provides excellent opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, backcountry camping and anchorage in Roscoe Bay and fishing, hiking and warm water swimming at Black Lake. Roscoe Bay is known for it’s annual congregations of Moon Jellies ( Jelly Fish). Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. There is space for approximately 4-5 tents and has pit toilets.
Address: . West Redonda Island BC
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Rendezvous Island South Provincial Park
Located in the Discovery Islands, this park is covered in old-growth temperate rain forest and offers visitors a host of activities including scuba diving, salmon fishing, canoeing, sea kayaking, boating, hiking and wilderness camping.
Address: . Discovery Islands BC Canada
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Thurston Bay Provincial Marine Park
This 389 ha park is accessible only by boat. The park contains Florence Lake as well as a number of small beaches. Potential activities for visitors include swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and wilderness camping.
Address: . Sonora Island BC Canada
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