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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
No park
alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
A rocky point encloses Squitty Bay, a small bay near the
southeast tip of Lasqueti Island north of Young Point. Boaters
can find anchorage in the bay, which can be a welcome refuge
from the windy and open waters of the Strait of Georgia.
This
small park is a pleasant place to enjoy a picnic or spend
a day exploring the rocky headlands and arid terrain,
which is barren but beautiful. Visitors can walk around
the park and out onto the headland, which offers views of
distant
Mount Baker to the east and the Comox Valley, capped by
the stunning white expanse of the Comox Glacier, to the west.
Be careful where you walk and sit, as ground-hugging prickly
pear cacti grow here alongside Rocky Mountain juniper,
far
from its montane habitat.
Camping is not allowed in the
park, and the only facilities are picnic tables, pit toilets
and a public dock.
Park
Size: 12
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management Planning Information
Location:
Squitty
Bay Provincial Park is located at the eastern end of Lasqueti
Island. Lasqueti Island lies between central
Vancouver Island and Texada Island. The park can be accessed
by boat or road on Lasqueti Island; there is no vehicle ferry
service to Lasqueti Island. A passenger ferry service to
False Bay on Lasqueti Island operates from French Creek,
between Parksville and Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island.
Bicycles, canoes and kayaks can be carried aboard the ferry
for an extra fee.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature
& Culture:
- Conservation: With the addition of lands
owned by the Nature Trust, Squitty Bay Provincial Park protects Rocky Mountain
juniper, the blue-listed California hedge parsley
and high coastal cliffs.
Visitor
Safety:
- Several
rocks obstruct the entrance to the bay. The safest passage
by boat is along the south shore when entering. There is
limited maneuvering room in the bay and no space for anchorage.
A small federal dock is available to tie up, however it can
often be crowded with boats.
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.
Camping is not permitted at this park.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
R.L.C. Enterprize Ltd.
E-mail address: office@rlcenterprize.com
Phone: (250) 474-1336
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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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This park has a small day-use/picnic area with 2 picnic
tables, 1 pit toilet, and an information shelter.
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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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This
park has 1 pit toilet, located at the top of the dock. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Campfires are not permitted at this park.
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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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Ocean swimming. There is no designated swimming area at this park.
There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
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There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in
this park. A passenger ferry service to False Bay on
Lasqueti Island operates from French Creek, between
Parksville and Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island.
Canoes and kayaks can be carried aboard the ferry for
an extra fee.
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This park does not have a boat launch. The nearest
boat launch is at False Bay on Lasqueti Island.
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Salt water fishing
is permitted as per provincial and federal fishing
regulations. All anglers should check the current
regulations issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada
prior to fishing. Anyone
fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an
appropriate
licence.
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Bicycles
must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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No
horseback riding.
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Pets/domestic
animals must be on a leash and under control at all times. 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.
Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or
other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential
for problems with bears.
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities.
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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The
waters around this area are considered one of the best locations for
cold water scuba diving. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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No
hunting in the park. |
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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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