Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park
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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
Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park is located on the southwest side of Hornby Island.
The park was designated as a Class A Provincial Park in 2004. The park provides recreational opportunities such as hiking and mountain biking on three main trails that offer spectacular views.
All of the north and south Gulf Islands are sensitive and dry ecosystems. Please respect the natural habitats, stay on trails, and be careful with smoking to prevent fires. When visiting the park, please park in designated parking areas and respect private property.
Park size: 187 hectares
Special Park Features:
The waters of Lambert Channel are part of Helliwell Provincial Park. This area is managed as a marine protected area and has the following commercial fishery closures: anchovy, surf perch, pile perch, sea cucumber, octopus, scallop, squid, red urchin, Pacific oyster and green urchin. There are no recreational restrictions, although local fishers have implemented a voluntary closure on all marine life.
Stay safe:
- 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. Please use caution around cliff areas along the trail.
- Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
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Location
Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park is located on Hornby Island, two short ferry rides from Vancouver Island. To reach Hornby Island take the Denman Island Ferry from Buckley Bay, off Hwy #19a or take Buckley Bay exit #101 from Hwy #19. Once on the island, follow Denman Road to the Hornby Island Ferry terminal. Another 10 minute ferry ride will put you on Hornby Island. As you ride the ferry from Denman Island you will get your first views of Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park. You can access the park at several points including a trail that traverses the park from the Hornby Island Ferry Terminal to Fords Cove Marina.
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Nature & Culture
History: The park has significant historic values are associated with the Leaf House and location of the Ford Family residence and farm.
Conservation: The park is adjacent to Mount Geoffrey Regional Nature Park and undeveloped Crown land. Together they cover approximately 25% of Hornby Island.
The park has extensive areas of steep coastal bluffs, forested benches, wetland, and rugged shoreline and is situated within the Coastal Douglas-fir biogeoclimatic zone, which has very low levels of representation in the protected area system, and protects habitat for a number of rare vegetation and wildlife species. The park is also recognized for its contribution to protecting groundwater quality and quantity and several sensitive ecosystems.
History: The park has significant historic values are associated with the Leaf House and location of the Ford Family residence and farm.
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Management Planning
Management Planning Information
- The Ministry of Environment (BC Parks) is undertaking a management planning process for Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park. Please click here for more information on the planning process.
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Activities Available At This Park
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Canoeing | |
The beach area of the park can be accessed by canoe or kayak. Please respect the private property within the park.
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Cycling | |
Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
The trails in the park and adjacent Mount Geoffrey Regional Nature Park and Crown land offer opportunity for mountain biking. Some trails are restricted as to use (no horses or bikes). There are many areas where trails traverse the edge of cliffs and for your safety please stay back from the edges. For more information on the mountain biking trails in the Nature Park and Crown land, please check the Comox Valley Regional District website at http://www.rdcs.bc.ca/uploadedFiles/Parks/Park_Information/MtGeoffreyTrailMap06.pdf
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Fishing | |
There is opportunity for Salt Water fishing adjacent to the park.
.Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
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Hiking | |
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. Trail Information This park has hiking and/or walking trails.
The trails in the park and adjacent Mount Geoffrey Regional Nature Park and Crown land offer opportunity for walking, biking, and horseback riding. Some trails are restricted as to use (no horses or bikes). There are many areas where trails traverse the edge of cliffs and for your safety please stay back from the edges. For more information on the mountain biking trails in the Nature Park and Crown land, please check the Comox Valley Regional District website at http://www.rdcs.bc.ca/uploadedFiles/Parks/Park_Information/MtGeoffreyTrailMap06.pdf
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Horseback Riding | |
The trails in the park and adjacent Mount Geoffrey Regional Nature Park and Crown land offer opportunity for horseback riding. Some trails are restricted as to use (no horses or bikes). There are many areas where trails traverse the edge of cliffs and for your safety please stay back from the edges. For more information on the mountain biking trails in the Nature Park and Crown land, please check the Comox Valley Regional District website at:
http://www.rdcs.bc.ca/uploadedFiles/Parks/Park_Information/MtGeoffreyTrailMap06.pdf
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Pets on Leash | |
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.
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Swimming | |
There are a few access points along the Ford Cove Shingle Spit Trail to access the beach for ocean swimming.
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Wildlife Viewing | |
There are viewing platforms in the park.
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