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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- There
is a hand-pump available for water at the campsite area.
It is mandatory that you boil water for a minimum of
5 minutes, treat or filter prior to consumption.
Park
Info:
Dionisio Point Provincial Park on quaint Galiano Island features
rocky headlands flanked by sandy beaches and picturesque
bays. Overlooking Porlier Pass, this park is accessible
by boat only and provides opportunities for walk-in camping,
fishing, boating, kayaking, wildlife viewing and scuba
diving.
The forested uplands at
Dionisio Point are rimmed by a varied and unique shoreline
that includes sculpted sandstone shelves,
pebble and sand beaches and colorful wildflower meadows.
Fast flowing tidal currents have created a rich intertidal
life - sea-stars, nudibranchs and chitons can be seen in
the tide pools, and at times large quantities of swimming
scallop shells can be found on the beaches.
This Gulf Island
park has a rich human history. Large mounds along the shores
mark the shell middens (refuse heaps)
that indicate native occupation dating back more than
3,000 years.
Castaway shells left by centuries of harvesting formed
berms on the foreshore of the park. These middens contain
many
of the archaeological clues that help to unravel the
history of earlier cultures. The park also contains well
documented
archeological sites previously used by the Penelakut
First Nation. These sites are fenced to the public and identified
though interpretive signage at Maple Bay.
Park
Size: 142
hectares
Special
Notes:
- Picking
of wildflowers is not permitted.
- There
is no
bicycle or vehicle access to this park. Access is by
water only.
- In
your observation of tide pools, please remember
to carefully place overturned rocks in
their original position. Do not touch the marine life
or remove any shells or marine organisms from the park.
- A mooring buoy in the park is for BC Parks staff
use only.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
Dionisio Point Park is located on the northeast tip of Galiano
Island overlooking Porlier Pass in the southern Gulf Islands.
Access to the park is by boat only. Boaters can reference
marine chart #3442, #3461, #3443 and #3473 for more information
on this area.
Nearby
communities include: Galiano Island, Saltspring Island,
Mayne Island, Valdes Island, Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Vancouver
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
Conservation
Wildlife
Visitor
Safety:
- Paralytic
Shellfish Poisoning can be a problem in this area. Check
with Fisheries and Oceans Canada for shellfish
closures prior to the consumption of any shellfish.
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.
Contact
Information:
K2 Park Services Ltd.
E-mail address: k2parks@shaw.ca
Phone/Fax: (250) 539-2115
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There are no vehicle accessible camping facilities
at this park.
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There
are 30 walk-in sites in the park in two separate
camping areas. Water and pit toilets are provided.
Fees apply for overnight camping and are payable
at the self registration vaults located at the information
shelters in the designated camping areas. Protect
foodstuffs in tight containers to prevent raccoons
and crows from stealing your provisions. Please
practice Leave No Trace camping ethics. Garbage
facilities are not provided; visitors must pack
out all of their garbage. Please ensure you camp
in designated areas. Human disturbance of the vegetation
leads to erosion of the sensitive shoreline and
the potential destruction of archeological sites.
Dionisio Provincial Park is open year round; a camping
fee and services are provided from May 14 to September
15. During the off-season, there is no fee and no
services.
Backcountry
Camping Fee: $5.00 per person / night, for all persons 13 years of age or older
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There are no group campsites at this park.
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This
park has a day-use/picnic area in the vicinity of
Coon Bay. Facilities include pit toilets, picnic
tables, a cold water hand pump and an information shelter.
Camping is not allowed in the day use or picnic area.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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There
is a hand-pump available for water at the campsite
area. It is mandatory that you boil water for a
minimum of 5 minutes, treat or filter prior to consumption.
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This
park has a number of pit toilets located adjacent to campsites and
day use areas. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Campfires are not permitted at this park due to lack
of firefighting equipment available on the island.
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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The park offers a number of hiking opportunities on
trails leading through the forest and along the shoreline.
Information shelters at the camping areas contain maps
of park trails, which are maintained on a regular basis.
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, however
sandy beaches do offer nice opportunities for
ocean swimming. There are no lifeguards on duty at
provincial parks.
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There
are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities
at this park. A kayak accessible campsite (Sandstone)
has been established along the shoreline facing the
Strait
of
Georgia, part way between Parry Lagoon and
the south park boundary. A kayak storage rack is
available
at this
site.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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This area offers excellent salt-water fishing opportunities
due to the abundance of sea life in the high current
zone. A rockfish closure is currently in place.
All anglers should check the current regulations
issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada prior to
fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia
must have an appropriate
licence.
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Bicycles are permitted on some trails as identified
on the park maps. Bicycles must remain on these identified
trails and roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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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
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Dionisio
Provincial Park offers great opportunities for year round viewing of marine
life, including seals, sea lions and otters, as well as shorebirds and
Bald eagles.
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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An
abundance of marine life due to a high current zone makes this a good
spot for scuba diving. As currents are strong, this area is only recommended
for experienced divers. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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Dionisio
Provincial Park is closed to hunting. |
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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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