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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- No park
alerts at this time
Park
Info:
This marine park offers anchorage, fishing and diving in
an attractive little bay suitable for small boats. There is
a small beach here, but no facilities. The passage is narrow
at the east end with rocks and drying reefs. Navigate only
at high slack.
Park
Size: 30
hectares of marine area and 41 hectares of land area.
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
- Online Management planning information for this park is
not available at this time.
Location:
The park
is 236 km south of Prince Rupert, at the east end of Jackson
Passage as it joins Mathieson Channel. Refer to Canadian Hydrographic
Charts 3734 and 3711. This park can be accessed only by boat.
Klemtu is located to the west on Swindle Island, and supplies
are available there. The nearest community with road access
is Bella Coola.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature
& Culture:
- History - This park was designated in 1992.
- Cultural Heritage - This park is in traditional First Nations territory.
- Wildlife - As you cruise through the waters near the park, watch for orcas, Pacific white sided dolphins, seals and other marine mammals.
Enjoy identifying the weird and wonderful creatures of the intertidal zone when the tide is low – sea cucumbers, nudibranchs, chitons, sea stars, molluscs, urchins and multicoloured algae. Please look, but do not disturb them or move rocks.
On shore, watch for Columbia black-tailed deer, mink and wolves.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
- Follow
charts and tide tables closely. It is recommended to navigate
the Narrows at high slack only.
- Note
that the entire North Coast area is closed to bivalve harvest
(i.e. clams and mussels), due to red tide and the possibility
of paralytic shellfish poisoning.
Visitor
Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)
Reservations:For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
No camping at this park.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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No
group campsites.
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No
day-use or picnic facilities.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Bring
your own drinking water as potable water is not available
in the park.
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No
toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Firewood
is not provided. If you must have a fire, please burn
only dead and down wood, and be sure to extinguish the
fire fully. Dead wood is an important habitat element
for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter
to the soil so please use it conservatively, if at all.
You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping
your campfire small. Be prepared to bring a portable
stove for cooking.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park. |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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There
are no developed trails at this park.
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This
park does not have a playground.
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Swimming
is possible (there is a small beach) but not recommended
because the water is cold. There are no lifeguards on
duty at provincial parks.
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Sea
kayaking is possible, although access to the park is
lengthy and requires experience – it would be
better to use a motorboat to get to the inlet and use
the kayak or canoe to explore the narrows and nearby
bay.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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There
is some fishing nearby for salmon and rock fish. Anyone
fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an
appropriate licence.
Note
that the entire North Coast area is closed to bivalve
harvest (i.e. clams and mussels), due to red tide and
the possibility of paralytic shellfish poisoning.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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Pets/domestic
animals must be on a leash at all times and are
not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You
are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose
of their excrement.
Backcountry
areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to
wildlife issues and the potential for problems with
bears. |
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities.
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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There
are SCUBA diving opportunities at this park.
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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This
park is open to hunting. Please check the BC
Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information.
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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