   
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
|
| |
|
   
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
|
| |
|
   
|
|
|
|
|
|
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. |
| |
|
   
|
|
|
|
|
|
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: .
|
| |
|
   
|
|
|
|
|
|
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. Address: .
|
| |
|
   
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
|
| |
|
|