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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

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Park Info:

The Megin-Talbot addition to Strathcona Provincial Park contains the largest undisturbed watershed on Vancouver Island, karst limestone geography, old-growth forests and salmon habitat. Located in the northeast portion of Clayoquot Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island, the Megin-Talbot addition was identified for protection in the Clayoquot Sound Land-Use Decision in 1995.

The Megin River supports salmon, steelhead and Dolly Varden trout, making it a popular location for sport fishing. Megin Lake offers wilderness camping, recreational fishing, and canoeing and kayaking opportunities. Another good paddling area is in Upper Shelter Inlet, where paddlers can take a peaceful and picturesque trip down river. Majestic trees, crystal clear waters and a variety of wildlife including waterfowl, seals, sea lions and lots of black bears makes this a memorable trip within the park. Special Features: This park contains old-growth forests of spruce, fir and cedar, as well as a fresh water lake and an estuary.

For more information visit: Strathcona Provincial Park.

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Park Size: The Megin-Talbot addition to Strathcona Provincial Park is 27,390 hectares (26,877 ha upland, 513 ha foreshore)

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

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Location:

The Megin-Talbot addition to Strathcona Park is located in the northeast portion of Clayoquot Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Access to the park addition is by boat and by hiking from Shelter Inlet. Float planes equipped to carry canoes and kayaks have been used to access Megin Lake from Tofino. The closest communities are Tofino and Ucluelet.

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.

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Nature & Culture:
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Conservation


    • 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.

    There are no designated campsites at this park. The random wilderness campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. For parks that accept reservations or information on the reservation service, click here.

    Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

     

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    vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

    There are no vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
    wilderness, backcountry, walk-in camping

    There are no designated campsites at this park, however random wilderness camping is allowed. No facilities are provided. This park is accessible year round; there is no winter camping fee at this time. Please practice Leave No Trace camping ethics.
    group camping - 15 or more campers

    There are no group campsites at this park.
    picnic, day-use facilities, no camping

    There are no day-use or picnic facilities at this park.
    wheelchair accessibility

    There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park

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    drinking water

    Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park. All surface water must be boiled, filtered or treated prior to consumption.
    toilets

    There are no toilets.

    showers

    No showers.
    sani-stations, sani-dumps

    No sani-station/dump facilities.
    firewood, campfires

    No open campfires are allowed in any of the backcountry areas. Please bring a portable stove for cooking.
    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

    There are no developed trails at this park.
    playgrounds

    This park does not have a playground.
    swimming

    There is no designated swimming area at this park however there are opportunities for swimming on Megin Lake. There are NO LIFEGUARDS on duty at provincial parks.

    canoeing, kayaking

    Canoeing and kayaking opportunities exist on Megin Lake and on the Megin River. Another good paddling area is in Upper Shelter Inlet. This is a beautiful scenic area, with lots of wildlife viewing possibilities It’s a beautiful trip down river, with huge trees, clear waters, waterfowl, seals, sea lions and lots of bears.
    power boats, boat launch

    This park does not have a boat launch. The nearest boat launch is located at the Fourth Street Dock in Tofino.
    fishing

    Megin Lake offers good fishing opportunities for rainbow and cutthroat trout. The Megin River is noted for steelhead. Sports fishing charters are available out of Tofino and Ucluelet, which will fly visitors into the area for fishing. 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.
    cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

    Cycling is not permitted.
    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, wolves and cougars.
    wildlife viewing

    No wildlife viewing opportunities.

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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

    No windsurfing opportunities.
    waterskiing

    No waterskiing opportunities.
    hunting

    Portions of this park are open to hunting for specific species. Hunters must have valid licences and tags. Please refer to the BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information.

    climbing, rock climbing

    No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
    spelunking, caving

    No spelunking or caving opportunities.
    cabins, yurts, lodges

    A rustic cabin on Megin Lake is maintained by Tofino Air. Use of the cabin can be arranged with Tofino Air, on a first-come, first-served basis.

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