Ministry of Environment - Dixie Cove Marine Provincial Park

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Park Info:

Dixie Cove Marine Provincial Park on Hohoae Island provides the best all-weather anchorage in Kyuquot Sound and a scenic stopover where boats can anchor and enjoy spectacular views of surrounding mountains. The wilderness area behind the anchorage contains old-growth rainforest. From this anchorage you can safely explore nearby Rugged Point Marine Provincial Park and the rest of scenic Kyuquot Sound.

Park Size: 156 ha (105 ha upland and 51 ha foreshore)

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

The approved Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan is available in pdf format.

Location:

Dixie Cove is located on Hohoae Island in Kyuquot Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island, approximately 25 km northwest of the town of Zeballos. Access to this park is by boat only. There are two excellent anchorages in Dixie Cove. Follow the narrow channel between Copp Island and Hohoae Island to find the first anchorage. Farther inside the channel to the west sits an even more secluded cove, which is more protective and shallower with a mud bottom. Boaters can reference marine chart #3682 (Kyuquot Sound) for more information on this area.

Map/Brochure:

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

Nature & Culture:

Cultural Heritage - Kyuquot Sound is the traditional territory of the Kyuquot/Checleset First Nations., who inhabited this area for thousands of years. The first European to visit this area, Captain James Cook, arrived in 1778. Cook was followed by the Spanish, British and American traders in search of sea otter pelts. As the population of sea otters dwindled, this trade was replaced by sealing, whaling and eventually, fishing, logging and tourism.
Conservation - The park protects representative vegetation and wildlife.
General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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.There are no designated campsites at this park.

No camping at this park.

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	There are no vehicle-accessible camping facilities at this park.
	This park is not suitable for walk-in camping.
	There are no group campsites at this park.
	There are no day-use or picnic facilities at this park.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	No toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	While fires are allowed, we encourage visitors to conserve the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using stoves instead. If you must use a campfire, please practice Leave No Trace camping ethics.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are no developed trails in this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	There is no designated swimming area at this park. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	The calm, sheltered waters within Dixie Cove provide a tranquil place to explore by canoe or kayak.
	This park does not have a boat launch. The nearest boat launch is at Fair Harbour. There are two excellent anchorages in Dixie Cove. Follow the narrow channel between Copp and Hohoae Islands to find the first anchorage. Farther inside the channel to the west sits an even more secluded cove, which is more protective and shallower with a mud bottom. Boaters can reference marine chart #3682 (Kyuquot Sound) for more information on this area.
	Fishing is permitted as per provincial and federal fishing regulations. 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.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	There is no area to walk your pets in Dixie Cove. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	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.