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
Eagle Bay Park contains a partially sheltered anchorage with a gravel beach. Recreational opportunities include beach walking, crabbing and camping. The 2 mooring buoys that use to be at the south end of the bay were removed by BC Parks on October 1, 2009.
Eagle Bay Park is located on the east side of Kitimat Arm (Douglas Channel), approximately 25 km south of Kitimat. Access is by boat only. Use Marine Chart #3743 (Douglas Channel) and NTS Map Sheet # 103 H/15 (Kitimat Arm).
The nearest communities are Kitimat and Kitimaat Village
Visitor Information Centre:
Kitimat Visitor Information Centre
PO Box 214
2109 Forest Avenue
Kitimat, BC, Canada V8C 2G7 http://www.tourismkitimat.ca/
e-mail: info@tourismkitimat.ca
ph: 250 632-6294 or 1-800-664-6554
Nature & Culture
History: Eagle Bay Park was designated as a Park on May 20, 2004 following recommendations from the Kalum Land and Resource Management Plan.
Cultural Heritage: Eagle Bay Park is within the traditional territory of the Haisla First Nation and contains culturally modified trees. There are remains of a Grumman Widgeon plane wreck on the beach and intertidal area at the south end of the bay. The Grumman Widgeon was a small, 5-6 person, twin engine, amphibious aircraft that was produced from 1941-1955. It is similar to the larger Grumman Goose.
Wildlife: Eagle Bay Park supports species diversity due to its proximity to a nearby river estuary, the marine environment and the sheltered inlet. The site provides important over-wintering habitat for waterfowl. Two unnamed creeks draining into the south end of Eagle Bay are used by spawning Coho, Pink, and Chum salmon.
Adventurous and experienced kayakers may enjoy exploring this region.
Hunting
Hunting is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. Check with Hunting and Trapping Synopsis for regulations.
Scuba Diving
It is possible to SCUBA dive or snorkel in the park.
Swimming
Swimming is possible in the ocean, but the water is cold all season long. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
Facilities Available At This Park
Cabins / Huts / Yurts
There is a trapper's cabin built by the Haisla First Nation and is available for public use. The cabin is 15' x 12' with 2 double bunk beds. The cabin is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Be prepared to sleep outside if the cabin is full. UTM coordinates are: Zone 9U 5961126 m North; 0519297 m East. The 2 mooring buoys that use to be at the south end of the bay were removed by BC Parks on October 1, 2009.
Campfires
Please Conserve Firewood. Campfires are permitted; however, firewood is not provided. We encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of campfires and using camp stoves instead. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented.
Walk-In/Wilderness Camping
Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
Winter Camping
There is Winter Camping in the park. The park is accessible year round.
Eagle Bay Park contains a partially sheltered anchorage with a gravel beach. Recreational opportunities include beach walking, crabbing and camping. The 2 mooring buoys that use to be at the south end of the bay were removed by BC Parks on October 1, 2009.
