Location: Marine access only. 2 nautical miles east of Victoria, launch from Cattle Point. Enter on the southern part only; the northern portion is Indian Reserve land. Take caution kayaking opportunities make the park a popular destination for visitors and local residents. No fires and no disposal facilities, please practice “Leave No Trace” ethics.
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Montague Harbour Marine Park – Galiano Island
15 walk-in campsites, 35 mooring buoys, day- use area, floating Nature House, group shelter, Road, SW side of Galiano Island, approximately 10 km from the Sturdies Bay ferry terminal. BC Ferries provides vehicle and passenger service. summer months. Firewood is available for sale.
54 Mount Maxwell – Salt Spring Island
From ferry terminal, go south on the Fulford Ganges Road to Cranberry Road. Turn left Baynes Point is one of the highest points on Salt Spring Island offering views of Vancouver Island, surrounding Gulf Islands and Vancouver Mainland.
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Pirates Cove Marine – De Courcy Island
dinghy docks, mooring rings for larger vessels.
Juan de Fuca
Potential for whale watching through Ruxton Pass or Pylades Channel. Fires are not permitted in the park or on the beach at any time. Camp stove for cooking only. No disposal facilities so please practice “Leave No Trace” ethics.
56 Ruckle – Salt Spring Island
Island View Beach Regional Park RV & Tent Campground
A site of nature
16 Long sandy beach
Premiere bird watching, interpretive nature events
Close to ferry, airport and downtown Victoria
Affordable, self-contained camping seasonally May - Sept.
Capital Regional District | Regional Parks
www.crd.bc.ca/parks | 250.478.3344
sites (no hook-ups), 3 reservable group sites, fascinating farm history as the Ruckle family’s involvement with this land dates back to 1872. There are extensive hiking trails, beachcombing and heritage farm buildings to explore. An excellent wildlife viewing area. Interpretive Programs run during summer months. Firewood is available for sale. 57
Wakes Cove – Valdes Island Sylvia Hermans
a sheltered anchorage that offers rustic hiking trails, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Expect to see a stand of old-growth Coastal Douglas Fir, as well as Arbutus trees, Garry Oaks and endangered plant species. No overnight camping.
58 Wallace Island Marine
access only. In Trincomali Channel between Galiano Island and the northern tip of Salt Spring Island. Dock at Conover Cove on the SW side of the island. Dinghy dock at Princess for paddlers to explore. Wildlife viewing. Please respect the adjacent private properties.
GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL
PARK RESERVE OF CANADA For more information about the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada, please visit
www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/bc/gulf/default.asp
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