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Sargeant Bay ' Sargeant Bay Provincial Park
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

    There are no park alerts at this time.

Park Info:
Sargeant Bay was set aside to preserve the splendid areas of ocean beaches, rocky headlands, lagoons and heavily forested uplands. The beach at this day-use area is excellent for walking and nature viewing.

This park is a day-use picnicking area only; no camping is permitted. This park also features a safe anchorage and hiking trails around Triangle Lake and Colvin Creek. Special Features: There is a wetland, adjacent to the beach area.

To learn more about conservation efforts to preserve the values in this park, click here to view a non-government website for the Sargeant Bay Society.

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Park Size:

142 hectares

Special Notes:

Beaver Pond and Colvin Lake are special features of this park. A salmon bearing creek runs through the park. There is a fish ladder allowing fish access to Colvin Lake and Colvin Creek.

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Online Management planning information for this park is not available at this time.

Location:

Located 8.2 km from Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast. Turn off Hwy 101 onto Redroofs Road.

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:
  • Conservation - The diverse habitats of the park include beach, lake, marsh and forest, and support a variety of bird species. The park also contains a small lake and fish ladder/ salmon enhancement project.
  • Wildlife - This park is a good bird watching area and the uplands area of the park is crisscrossed with deer trails.


Visitor Safety:

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.

Contact Information:

Swens Contracting
E-mail address: info@sunshinecoastparks.com
Phone: (604) 885-3714

Click here for Swens Contracting website

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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. There is a grassy area and a cobble beach with beach logs. Access is still available to the day-use area if the gate is locked. Pit toilets are available.

wheelchair accessibility

There is a wheelchair accessible pit toilet in the day-use area.

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drinking water

Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.

toilets

This park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities.

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

Colvin Creek trail easy hiking and approximately 1 kilometre. Sargeants Bay trail is along beach front to the fish ladder and is approximately 300 metres in length.

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.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.

swimming

There is cold ocean swimming available. The beach is grassy and cobble. There is no roped off swimming area. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

canoeing, kayaking

Canoes and kayaks are welcome at this park. Rentals are available nearby at Halfmooon Bay.

power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch.

fishing

Excellent saltwater/ocean fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Cycling is permitted on the main trail from the 101 Hwy to Sargeants Bay. This connects to the Trout Lake Hiking and Mountain Bike trails. Cycling is permitted on roads within the park. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

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

Exellent wildlife viewing for marine wildlife and water fowl in wetland behind beach burm. There is also a fish ladder and beaver dam

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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

Windsurfing opportunities exist in this park.

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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