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Aerial view of Pender Harbour Area ' Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • There are no park alerts at this time.

Park Info:Established in 1969, Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park provides 200 metres of shoreline, with a backdrop rising to the summit of Mount Daniel. A part of Pender Harbour, this is a popular boating area with secure anchorage and a small dinghy dock. This park provides excellent opportunities for fishing, picnicking and swimming. There are many marinas, stores, resorts, restaurants, repair facilities and fuel outlets located near the park.

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Park Size: 163 hectares

Special Notes:

  • Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park is open all year; there are no fees.

Management Planning:

Location:

The park is located 30 km from Sechelt, on the Sechelt Peninsula. Follow Highway 101 north past Madeira Park; turn left on Garden Bay Road. At Garden Bay Lake keep left and drive approximately 2 km to Claydon Road. Pender Harbour includes the following communities: Garden Bay, Medeira Park, Irvines Landing.

Map/Brochure:

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

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Nature & Culture:
  • Cultural Heritage - Two areas of cultural significance are encompassed within the park boundaries. The top of Mount Daniel shows evidence of past use by the Sechelt First Nation. Near the dock, at the southern end of the park, are burial markers from an Indian graveyard. Do not disturb the sites.
  • Wildlife - Blacktail deer, black bear and cougar can all be found in the park.
  • General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information


Visitor Safety:

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

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Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

No camping at this park.

Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
wilderness, backcountry, walk-in camping

No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.
picnic, day-use facilities, no camping

This park has a day-use/picnic area.
wheelchair accessibility

There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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drinking water

There is a water tap in the day-use area. Boil water advisory.
toilets

This park has pit toilets - no flush toilets.

showers

No showers.
sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities. No sewage discharge in anchorage; vessels must be equipped with holding tanks.
firewood, campfires

Campfires are not permitted.
There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
interpretive, educational programs

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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walking, hiking trails

This park has hiking and/or walking trails. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure. There is a hiking trail in the Park but it is not accessible from the Marine area of the Park. Access is from Garden Bay Road. The Mount Daniel trail is approximately 1½ hours to the top (4 kilometers from Garden Bay Road to the top). This is a moderate to difficult hike due to the steep grade of the trail. There is a great view of the surrounding area from the top.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.
swimming

There are swimming opportunities in this park. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks. The beach is relatively steep and rocky. There is a small dinghy dock.
canoeing, kayaking

There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
Kayak rentals are located in Halfmoon Bay.
Charts:
• Strait of Georgia Central Portion # 3512
• Plans Malaspina Strait # 3535 This includes Pender Harbour,.Secret Cove & Smugglers Cove.
1:50,000 Topographical Maps:
• Texada Island 92F9
• Sechelt Inlet 92G12
power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch.
fishing

Visitors may fish for salmon and cod. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Licences can be purchase in Irvine’s Landing and Garden Bay.
cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Cycling is not permitted.
horses, horseback riding

No horseback riding.
pets, domestic animals in parks

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.

Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
wildlife viewing

There is no viewing platform but there are spectacular views from the top of Mount Daniel.

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

No winter recreation opportunities.
scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.
waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.
hunting

No hunting in the park.
climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.
cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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