A campfire ban is currently in effect for this park. For more information about campfire bans and about provincial parks with park closures and campfire bans in effect, visit the BC Parks campfire ban webpage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fishing
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.
Scuba Diving
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.
Swimming
Swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities are available throughout the Park although no support facilities exist. This is a cold ocean environment.
Wildlife Viewing
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.
Facilities Available At This Park
Campfires
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.
Pit or Flush Toilets
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.
Walk-In/Wilderness Camping
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.
