 |
Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- To
help preserve the natural values in this park, please
do
not discharge sewage in anchorages, but keep sewage contained
in holding tanks while at anchor.
Park
Info:
Copeland
Islands Marine Provincial Park was established in July of
1971 and consists of a small chain of islands, islets and
rocks in Thulin Passage. It is an excellent destination
for kayakers, since it is a good stopover point between
Lund and Desolation Sound. This area also provides opportunities
for scuba diving, wildlife viewing, wilderness camping,
swimming and fishing. There are limited anchorages for small
vessels.
Park
Size: 180
hectares of land; 257 hectares of foreshore
Special
Note:
- To help preserve the natural values in this park, please
do not discharge sewage in anchorages, but keep sewage contained
in holding tanks while at anchor.
- Shellfish harvesting is prohibited.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
Copeland
Islands Marine Provincial Park is accessible only by boat
and located northwest of Lund (20 km north of Powell River)
just off the Malaspina Peninsula and southwest of Bliss
Landing. The
community of Lund is located a short distance from the
park by water. Lund supports a hotel and pub, bakery,
fuel, general store, marine ways, marine mechanical facilities
and kayak rentals.
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 - Copeland Islands
Provincial Park was named after Joe Copeland, a veteran of the American
civil war, who eventually settled in the area.
- Conservation - Shellfish
harvesting is prohibited in this park.
- Wildlife - Sea Lions, deer, porpoises, killer whales and bald eagles can all bee viewed from this park. While diving, you may see cod, salmon and giant oysters.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
General
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.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
 |
No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
|
 |
Wilderness,
backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no
facilities are provided. There are two separate
tenting site locations. There are four framed tent
pads; two are located on the northernmost set of
islands and the other two are located on the southernmost
island. The park is open year round. Please
practice "No
Trace" camping; if you pack it in, pack
it out.
|
 |
No
group campsites.
|
 |
No
day-use or picnic facilities.
|
 |
There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
|
 |
Bring
your own drinking water as potable water is not available
in the park.
|
 |
Three
pit toilets are located in this park. There is one at each tenting
ground and one located at the narrowest
point of the second Island from the South. No flush toilets. |
 |
No
showers.
|
 |
No
sani-station/dump facilities.
|
 |
Campfires
are permitted. Due to the sensitive ecology of these
islands Campfires are discouraged and should
only be placed below the high tide line. Fires permitted
only at the two tent site locations.
While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood.Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
|
 |
There are no electrical hook-ups in this park. |
 |
There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
|
 |
For
your own safety and the preservation of the park,
obey posted signs. Shortcutting trails destroys
plant life and soil structure. There are no developed
trails at this park.
|
 |
This
park does not have a playground.
|
 |
Swimming,
snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities are available
throughout the Park although no support
facilities exist. This is a cold ocean environment.
|
 |
There
are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this
park. It is an excellent destination for kayakers,
since it is a good stopover point between Lund and
Desolation Sound. Rentals are available in nearby Lund,
adjacent to the park on the mainland. Canoeists and
kayakers can access both of the camping areas.
|
 |
This
park does not have a boat launch.
|
 |
Tidal
fishing is available. 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
is not permitted.
|
 |
No
horseback riding.
|
 |
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. Any dogs or other domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. |
 |
There is no viewing platform but the
park provides excellent wildlife viewing opportunities for bald eagles,
harbour seals, sea lions and even the occasional deer.
|
 |
No
winter recreation opportunities. |
 |
The
park is made up of many islands, channels and reefs that present excellent
diving opportunities. There are no facilities or commercial operators
active within the park, so SCUBA divers must be self sufficient.
|
 |
Windsurfing is not
recommended due to the heavy marine traffic surrounding the park.
|
 |
No
waterskiing opportunities. |
 |
No
hunting in the park. |
 |
No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
 |
No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
 |
No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
|
