This park contains a plant called Giant Hogweed. Touching any part of this plant, followed by exposure to sunlight produces painful blisters or burns up to 48 hours after contact. Contact with eyes can cause temporary or permanent blindness. If you do come in contact with the plant, you are advised to wash the affected areas immediately, keep them out of direct sunlight and seek medical advice.

Giant Hogweed is originally from Asia and was introduced as a garden ornamental plant. It grows to 5-7 meters (15-20 feet) and a width of 1.7 meters (5 feet). The thick, hollow stems have reddish-purple spots and bristles. The large leaves are similar to shape to maple leaves, with hairs on the undersurface.

Management Planning Information

• Approved Master Plan
• See also: Gabriola Sands Provincial Park

Location:

• Location Map

Drumbeg Provincial Park is located at the south end of Gabriola Island, in the Gulf Islands off southern Vancouver Island. Access to Gabriola is via BC Ferries from Nanaimo, a 20-minute ferry ride. From the ferry terminal on Gabriola, take South Road to Stalker Road and follow signs to the park. Drumbeg Provincial Park is also accessible by boat, with very limited anchorage. The park is situated in the middle of a very busy passage. Boaters can reference marine chart #3475 for more information on this area.

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

• Location Map
• There are no digital brochures for this park

• History / Cultural Heritage - An extensive First Nations midden runs along the shoreline, evidence of past use by the Snuneymuxw and Lyakson First Nations. The park, established in 1971, is named for the Scottish home of the land’s former owner, Neil Stalker.
• Conservation - Drumbeg Park protects Garry oak ecosystems, undeveloped Douglas fir forest landscapes and a diverse marine environment. Species such as Bald eagles, Great Blue Herons, harbour seals and American oystercatchers can be found along the shoreline. The parks foreshore protects salt water marine values in fast moving Gabriola Passage (Rock fish rearing, extensive eel grass, over 230 species of algae, sponges, mollusks, sea starts, crustaceans, worms, fish and marine mammals). Garry oak ecosystems are among the most endangered in Canada and only occur on southeastern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
• General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

• Visitors should use caution when swimming in the ocean at this park, as riptides and currents can be dangerous.

General Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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Contact Information:

R.L.C. Enterprize Ltd.
E-mail address: office@rlcparks.ca
Phone: (250) 474-1336

	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
	No group campsites.
	Drumbeg Park has a day-use/picnic area with picnic tables, pit toilets, view benches, an information shelter and a parking lot.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	Pit toilets are located adjacent to the day-use area.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are not permitted at this park.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park. Interpretive signage is located at an information shelter in the day-use area. This signage, donated by the Heartland Conservancy Group and the Gabriola Theater Club, offers information about the Garry oak ecosystem and marine life in the park.
	Drumbeg Provincial Park contains approximately 2 km of easy, well-maintained walking/hiking trails, which meander along the shoreline and through Garry oaks and open meadows. These trails are accessible from the day-use area.
	This park does not have a playground.
	There is no designated swimming area at this park. Visitors should use caution when swimming in the ocean at this park, as riptides and currents can be dangerous. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	Drumbeg Park offers limited opportunities for paddling due to tidal flows. This area is for experienced kayakers only.
	There is no boat launch at this park. The nearest boat launch is at the Silva Bay Marina, approximately 3 km north of the park.
	This park is near popular salmon fishing areas in the Strait of Georgia. 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.
	Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
	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.
	Drumbeg Park offers excellent views of Gabriola Passage, the Strait of Georgia and surrounding Gulf Islands. Visitors might catch glimpses of whales, seals, sea lions, Bald eagles and a variety of waterfowl in this area.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	This park is closed to hunting.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.