Epper Passage Provincial Park
Portions of Epper Passage Park are designated as a Rock Fish Conservation Area. Some special fishing restrictions apply. Please click on the links below to view restrictions and a map of area.
- Map: can be found here
- Restrictions: here
About This Park
Epper Passage Provincial Park lies on route to popular kayak camping areas within Clayoquot Sound, including Flores Island and Vargas Island. Located between Meares and Vargas Islands, the park encompasses Dunlap and Morfee Islands and offers a variety of water-based wilderness recreation opportunities, including scuba diving, boating, kayaking, fishing and wildlife viewing. The rocky terrain makes access to the upland portion of the park difficult, making it unsuitable for wilderness camping. Ecological Reserve status is being considered for these small islands, whose surrounding waters are rich in marine life, including the rare massive purple ascidians (sea squirts).
Accessible by boat only, travel to the park offers excellent views of the pristine wilderness that is Clayoquot Sound. Paddlers should use caution when traveling in Epper Passage, as the area is often busy with commercial boat traffic and dense fog can enclose the area quite quickly during the summer months. On a clear day, exploring the waters surrounding these small unique islands provides plenty of rewarding opportunities for nature enthusiasts, photographers and adventurers.
Park Size: 306 hectares (55 ha upland and 251 ha foreshore)
Location and Maps
Epper Passage is located in Clayoquot Sound, north of Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island. This park includes Dunlap and Morfee Islands between Meares and Vargas Islands. The park is accessible by boat. Boaters can reference marine chart #3673 for more information about this area. Nearby communities include: Tofino, Ucluelet, Ahousat, Flores Island, Meares Island
Maps and Brochures
Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.
- Park Area Map (133 KB PDF)
- Clayquot Area Brochure and Map (pdf)
Nature and Culture
- Conservation - The waters surrounding these small islands are rich in marine life, including scarce massive purple ascidians (sea squirts).
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Activities Available at this Park
Canoeing
Fishing
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.
Hunting
Scuba Diving
Swimming
Facilities Available at this Park
Campfires
