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Visitors - Important Notice!
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Park
Info:
Also
known as the Caren Range, Spipiyus Park is north of Halfmoon
Bay on the Sechelt Peninsula. It protects pockets of old-growth
forest, prime habitat for the marbled murrelet. There are hiking
trails that lead to Mount Hallowell with views of the islands
and fjords of Pender Harbour, the Strait of Georgia and Vancouver
Island. There is a fire tower located here that has recently
been restored and may be one of the only remaining ones in the
province.
Park
Size: 2,979
hectares
Special
Notes:
Motorized access (use of vehicles,
dirt bikes, snowmobiles, etc) is only allowed on the existing
logging roads.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
11 kilometres
north of Sechelt along Highway 101, turn right onto Trout
Lake Road just before you reach Halfmoon Bay. Proceed up this
logging road and at the main junction at kilometre 12 take
the left fork. Continue to kilometre 19.5 where the trail
begins and park.
Nearby
communities include Sechelt
and Gibsons.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
- There
are no digital maps or brochures for this park
- Location
Map
Nature
& Culture:
Conservation -
This park protects old-growth Douglas-fir stands.
Wildlife - Black
bear, Roosevelt elk, marbled murrelets, various birds
and other small mammals can be found in the park.
Visitor
Safety:
General
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.
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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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Campfires
are not permitted.
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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 designated hiking/walking trails. However,
there are a number of deactivated logging roads suitable
for hiking/walking. For your own safety and the preservation
of the park, obey posted signs and keep to the main
trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and
soil structure.
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This
park does not have a playground.
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No
swimming.
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There
are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this
park.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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No
fishing.
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Cycling is permitted on the logging roads within the
park.
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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
bears. 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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Old fire lookout at Mt Hallowell is an excellent viewing area.
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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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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