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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
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park alerts at this time
Park
Info:
This marine park is also known as Port Blackney. The excellent
all-weather anchorage and sheltered inside route provides
protection for small boats. There are no landing docks or
other facilities.

Park
Size: 26
hectares of marine area and 48 hectares of land area.
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management Planning Information
- Online
Management planning information for this park is not
available at this time.
Location:
Oliver
Cove Marine Park is at the south end of Don Peninsula near
the junction of Milbanke Sound and Mathieson Channel. Refer
to Canadian Hydrographic Charts 3710 and 3728. The park is
accessible by boat only. The closest communities for supplies
are Bella Bella and Shearwater.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.

Nature
& Culture:
- History -
This park was established in 1992.
- Cultural
Heritage - This
park is within the traditional territory of First Nations
people.
- Wildlife - As
you cruise through the waters near the park, watch
for orcas, Pacific white sided dolphins, sea lions
and other marine mammals. Enjoy
identifying the weird and wonderful creatures of the
intertidal zone when the tide is low – sea cucumbers,
nudibranchs, chitons, sea stars, molluscs, urchins
and multicoloured algae. Please look, but do not disturb
them or move rocks.
On
shore, watch for Columbia black-tailed deer, mink,
black bear and wolves.
Visitor
Safety:
- Closely
follow marine charts, as there is a risk of hitting
a large rock on the south entrance to the cove.
Visitor
Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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No
group campsites.
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No
day-use or picnic facilities.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not
available in the park.
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No
toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Firewood can be purchased from
the Park Facility Operator in some parks or you can
bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally
and may vary.
Firewood
is not provided. If you must have a fire, please burn
only dead and down wood, and be sure to extinguish the
fire fully. Dead wood is an important habitat element
for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter
to the soil so please use it conservatively, if at all.
You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping
your campfire small. Be prepared to bring a portable
stove for cooking.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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There
are no developed trails at this park.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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Swimming
is possible from your boat, but the water is cold all
season long. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial
parks.
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Adventurous
and experienced kayakers may enjoy exploring this region.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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The
area surrounding the park is very popular for fishing,
though the park itself is not a fishing destination.
The park and entire North Coast area are closed to harvest
of bivalves. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia
must have an appropriate
licence.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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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
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities. 
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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It is possible to SCUBA dive or snorkel in the park.
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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Hunting
is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. Check with Hunting
and Trapping Synopsis for regulations. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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