Ministry of Environment - Teakerne Arm Marine Provincial Park

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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

To help preserve the natural values in this park, please do not discharge sewage in anchorages, but keep sewage contained in holding tanks while at anchor.

Park Info:

This park protects a spectacular waterfall that cascades from Cassel Lake directly into the ocean. Teakerne Arm offers a protected anchorage and access to a warm, fresh water lake for swimming or fishing.

Special Features: Cassel Falls cascade into the ocean and provides a beautiful viewing area from the trail near the top of the falls.

Park Size: 128 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Online management planning information for this park is now available in PDF format.

Location:

Location Map

The park is located midway up the west side of West Redonda Island in a cove. Nearby communities include: Lund

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

Location Map
Park Area Map - (203 kb pdf)

Nature & Culture:

General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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.

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

	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	No toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are not permitted.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There is a 1 km hiking trail to Cassel Lake. 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.
	This park does not have a playground.
	There is ocean swimming available and fresh water swimming at Cassel Lake. There are no roped off swimming areas and there are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	This park is accessible by canoe or kayak, but is not on common kayaking routes.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	There is tidal water fishing in the ocean, and fresh water fishing at Cassel Lake. Rockfish Conservation Areas occur within this park. Fishing activities are limited in Rockfish Conservation Areas. Before you go fishing please refer to the Rockfish Conservation Area descriptions available from Fisheries and Oceans Canada DFO. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	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. Domestic animals must be on a leash at all times.
	No viewing platforms exist although good viewing is available from the trail near the top of Cassel Falls. Cassel Falls cascade directly into the ocean.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	Scuba opportunities are limited to those self-contained parties with all the appropriate gear. There are no nearby scuba rentals.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.