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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- No
park alerts at this time
Park
Info:
Union Passage Marine Provincial Park provides a large
and placid body of water where boaters will find numerous
peaceful anchorages and beaches.
Park
Size: 1373
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Online
Management planning information for this park is not available
at this time.
Location:
At
the southern end of Grenville Channel, between Pitt and
Farrant Islands. The closest communities are Hartley Bay,
Port Edward, Prince Rupest and Kitimat.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature
& Culture:
- History -
Established as a Class A park, June 14 1993.
Visitor
Safety:
- Union
Passage is reached using narrow entrances to the northeast
or southwest. These passages are swept by powerful currents
and should be entered cautiously.
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.
Reservations
are not accepted at this park, all 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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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park. |
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Wilderness
and backcountry camping are allowed, but no facilities
are provided. Marine access only.
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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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No
firewood or firerings are available. If you must
make a fire, keep it minimal and make sure it is
extinguished. Please spread ashes and rocks about.
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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 hiking trails in this park, however, bare hills
on the eastern side of Farrant Island offer hiking opportunities
with views of Grenville Channel.
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This
park does not have a playground.
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No
swimming.
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Kayaking
can be enjoyed in this area, with landing beaches
available. Kayak rentals are available in Prince
Rupert.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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Excellent
tidal water fishing opportunities for salmon and
groundfish. Anyone fishing or
angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate
licence. Fishing licences are available for purchase
in Kitimat and Prince Rupert. Please refer to current
fishing regulations.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horses and/or 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.
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities.
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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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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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