• Water is not available at this park.
• Overnight moorage is prohibited at the dock for vessels over 7 meters long.

Park Info:

Access to Echo Bay Marine Park on the northwestern side of Gilford Island is by boat or floatplane only. This small park provides a sheltered spot for boaters to stop and stretch their legs. A number of kayak transportation companies utilize Echo Bay as a drop off spot for their kayak operations as it is a good place to start a journey through the adjacent Broughton Archipelago.

A small wharf provides overnight tie-up facilities for vessels less than 7 meters. Larger vessels must anchor or use the neighboring docks located at one of the two resorts in the community of Echo Bay. Fuel and supplies are also available at these resorts, adjacent to the park. Other amenities available at Echo Bay include a post office, grocery store and arts and crafts stores.

Management Planning Information

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

Location:

• Location Map

Echo Bay Provincial Marine Park is located on Gilford Island, between northern Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia. Adjacent to the small community of Echo Bay, the park is located approximately 23 nautical miles northeast of Port McNeill at the junction of Fife Sound and Tribune Channel. Boaters should ensure they have current tide tables and the correct nautical charts: #3546 (Broughton Strait) and #3515 (Knight Inlet).

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

• Maps and Brochures

• History/Heritage Culture - This site has been used by First Nations people for hundreds of years, as evidenced by the many thick midden deposits found within the park. Prior to being established as a Provincial Park in 1971, this site was a Ministry of Forests ranger station in the 1950s.
• Wildlife (specific to this park or area) - Home to a Great Blue Heron rookery, Echo Bay Park is a great place to see this endangered bird.
• General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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

There are no designated campsites at this park. For parks that accept reservations or information on the reservation service, click here.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	There are no designated campsites at this park, although camping is allowed. A small grassy field provides a level camping area. No camping fee is charged. This park is open year round; there is no fee for winter camping.
	No group campsites.
	Echo Bay Marine Park has a small picnic/day-use area, with one picnic table, a level grassy field and one pit toilet. Please note: there is no water available at this park. A dock and ramp provides access to the day-use area. Overnight moorage is prohibited for vessels more than 7 meters long.  Large vessels must anchor or use the neighbouring docks located at one of the two resorts in the community of Echo Bay. Dock Facilities Use Fee: $2.00 per metre / night Mooring (to buoy) Fee: $10.00 per vessel / night
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Water is not available at this park.
	A pit toilet is located at the day-use area.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are NOT permitted at Echo Bay Provincial Marine Park.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are no developed trails at 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.
	This area is often visited by kayakers traveling the popular Broughton Archipelago kayak circuit, who stop at Echo Bay to refresh their water supply and camp overnight. A number of kayak transportation companies utilize Echo Bay as a drop off spot for their kayak operations.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	The waters around Echo Bay Park offer ample opportunities for salt-water fishing. 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.
	Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash and under control all times. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.
	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.