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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

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Park Info:

Explorer Captain Cook called Brooks Peninsula, located on northwest Vancouver Island, the “cape of storms”, however this provincial park also offers shelter, sandy beaches and a world-class wilderness experience to visitors.

The unique geography of Brooks Peninsula offers everything from inter-tidal marine life to a sub-alpine mountain environment. This peninsula is distinctive in that it is the only part of Vancouver Island unaffected by the last ice age. Today, this coastal glacial refugium is home to a variety of rare plant species and unique geologic formations.

Recreational opportunities include hiking, kayaking, boating and wildlife viewing. Visitors can see a variety of marine mammals in the area, including Gray whales, sea lions and sea otters. Seabirds, including Rhinoceros auklets and Marbled Murrelets, are found in abundance in this park, which features miles of remote, uninhabited sandy beaches and an old growth coastal rain forest.

Access to the adjacent Ecological Reserve on Solander Island is prohibited.

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Park Size: 51,631 ha

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Location:

The park is located approximately 20 km southwest of Port Alice on northwest Vancouver Island and is accessible primarily by boat, north from Quatsino Sound and south from Kyuquot Sound. Boaters can reference marine chart #3683 (Checleset Bay) and #3680 (Brooks Bay) for more information on this area. The use of water taxis and air charters is becoming more and more popular as a method of quickly reaching the park. These can be found in Kyuquot and Zeballos.

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

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Nature & Culture:
  • History
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Conservation

  • Visitor Safety:

    Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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    Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
    group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

    Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

     

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    vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

    There are no vehicle-accessible camping facilities at this park.

    wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

    winter camping

    Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but there are no developed sites and no facilities are provided.
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    This park is accessible year round. There is no fee for winter camping.

    group camping - 15 or more campers

    There are no group campsites at this park.

    picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

    There are no day-use or picnic facilities at this park.

    wheelchair accessibility

    There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

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    drinking water

    Water for human consumption may be difficult to locate in Brooks Peninsula, therefore It is recommended that you bring enough for your needs. Any surface water you may find must be well-boiled, filtered or treated prior to drinking.

    toilets

    No toilets.

    showers

    No showers.

    sani-stations, sani-dumps

    No sani-station/dump facilities.

    firewood, campfires

    While small fires are allowed, we encourage visitors to conserve the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using stoves instead. If you do have a fire, please utilize previously constructed fire rings and use small pieces of wood that will burn completely. If you can’t find a previously used site, try to construct your fire rings below the high tide mark. Never leave your fire unattended and practice Leave No Trace camping ethics.

    There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
    interpretive,  educational  programs

    There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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    walking, hiking trails

    There is a primitive trail from Columbia Cove to the most easterly beach on the south coast of the peninsula, which takes an average of 20 minutes to hike. From this beach more adventurous explorers can link a series of high tide routes between headlands – these will eventually end up near the westerly tip of the peninsula.

    An additional hiking route can be found near the top end of Ououkinsh Inlet, up the lower Power River to Power Lake.

    For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.

    playgrounds

    This park does not have a playground.
    swimming

    There is no designated swimming area at this park. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

    canoeing, kayaking

    The waters around Brooks Peninsula Provincial Park offer world-class kayaking and canoeing. Opportunities for relatively sheltered paddling exist from Columbia Cove east to Nasparti and Ououkinsh Inlets and Johnson Lagoon. Paddlers wishing to explore Johnson Lagoon should be very aware of tidal fluctuations and dangerous currents around the mouth of the lagoon. These areas of the park are more suitable for beginner to intermediate kayakers.

    For the more adventurous ocean kayaker, journeys around Brooks Peninsula are possible.

    Paddlers should take the ebb and flow of tides into consideration and be prepared for heavy fog at any time. Most kayakers launch from Fair Harbour, though the use of water taxis is becoming more and more popular as a method of quickly reaching the park. These can be found in Kyuquot and Zeballos.

    power boats, boat launch

    This park does not have a boat launch. The nearest boat launch is at Fair Harbour.
    Federal mooring buoys are currently located within the sheltered waters of Columbia Cove in the center of the park. Sheltered anchorages are also available in Nasparti and Ououkinsh Inlet in the southern part of the park. In the northern portion of the park, sheltered anchorages can be found in Brooks Bay and Klaskish Inlet.

    fishing

    Salt water fishing is popular in this park, particularly for salmon, rockfish and halibut. Power Lake, accessed via Ououkinsh Inlet, offers opportunities for fresh water fishing.

    Rockfish Conservation Areas occur within this park. Fishing activities are limited in Rockfish Conservation Areas. Before you go fishing please refer to the Rockfish Conservation Area descriptions available from Fisheries and Oceans Canada DFO. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

    cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

    Cycling is not permitted.

    horses, horseback riding

    No horseback riding.

    pets, domestic animals in parks Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. 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.

    Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.

    wildlife viewing

    Brooks Peninsula itself is a unique feature. Unaffected by the last ice age, it features a variety of rare plant communities and unusual geologic formations. Aside from this, the park offers spectacular views of a pristine wilderness environment and miles of sandy beaches.

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    winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

    No winter recreation opportunities.

    scuba, snorkelling

    No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

    windsurfing

    No windsurfing opportunities.

    waterskiing

    No waterskiing opportunities.

    hunting

    Portions of this park are open to hunting for specific species. Hunters must have valid licences and tags. Please refer to the current Hunting and Trapping Regulations and Synopsis publication for closures and regulations.

    climbing, rock climbing

    No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

    spelunking, caving

    No spelunking or caving opportunities.

    cabins, yurts, lodges

    No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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