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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.

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.

Nature
& Culture:
History
Cultural
Heritage
Conservation
Visitor
Safety:
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.
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There are no vehicle-accessible camping facilities at this park.
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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.
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There are no group campsites at this park.
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There are no day-use or picnic facilities at this
park.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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There is no designated swimming area at this park.
There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. 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.
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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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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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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
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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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