A campfire ban is currently in effect for this park. For more information about campfire bans and about provincial parks with park closures and campfire bans in effect, visit the BC Parks campfire ban webpage.
Park Info
Weymer Creek Provincial Park is known for its extensive cave system and unique karst features -a distinctive topography in which the landscape is largely shaped by the dissolving action of water on carbonate bedrock, usually limestone, dolomite or marble - which are of provincial and national significance.
Some of the longest and deepest caves in Canada can be found in this park, located southeast of Tahsis on northwestern Vancouver Island. These caves provide critical habitat for bat species, including the red-listed Keens Long-eared Myotis. The caves in the park are also significant for their palaeontological values. Along with the significant cave and karst features, this park contains old-growth and second-growth forest.
Although there may be potential for caving opportunities in the future, this area is sensitive and use is not recommended until a management plan is complete.
Special Features:
Karst topography is easily damaged. Please use caution in this sensitive area. Do not damage or remove any rock formations or features from the caves.
Park Size: 316 hectares
Stay Safe: Cave systems in Weymer Creek Provincial Park are considered to be of moderate to high risk for cavers. Exploration in caves is not recommended for people unfamiliar with this area.
Weymer Creek Provincial Park is located 5 km southeast of the village of Tahsis on northwestern Vancouver Island. Access to the park is via a series of old and active logging roads off the road to Tahsis. Visitors should use caution when traveling these roads; logging vehicles have the right of way.
Nearby communities include: Tahsis, Gold River, Nootka Sound
Nature & Culture
Conservation - Some of the longest and deepest caves in Canada can be found in this park. These caves provide critical habitat for four bat species, including the red-listed Keens Long-eared Myotis. The caves in the park are also significant for their palaeontological values. Along with the significant cave and karst features, this park contains old-growth and second-growth forest.
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
Activities Available At This Park
Caving
Weymer Creek Provincial Park is known for its extensive cave system. Most caves are suitable for experienced cavers only. Although there may be potential for caving opportunities in the future, this area is sensitive and use is not recommended until a management plan is complete.
White-nose Syndrome
White-nose Syndrome
is a fungal disease that has been linked to mass die-off of hibernating bats in North America - it poses a significant threat to colonies in British Columbia. Please read the White Nose Syndrome fact sheet to understand the disease, how to limit it's spread, and find out what cavers and park visitors can do to help.
Hiking
There are no developed trails at this park however several user-created routes into the park exist. These are accessible from old and active logging roads. Hikers are reminded that these trails are not maintained and often difficult to follow. Routes lead throughout the park and are often steep and slippery over rough terrain.
Pets on Leash
Pets/domestic animals must be under control all times. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Dogs are not permitted in caves.
Facilities Available At This Park
Campfires
While fires are allowed, we encourage visitors to conserve the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using stoves instead. If you must use a campfire, please practice “Leave No Trace” camping ethics.
Walk-In/Wilderness Camping
There are no designated campsites at this park, however random wilderness camping is allowed. No facilities are provided. Please practice “Leave No Trace” camping ethics.
Winter Camping
Weymer Creek Provincial Park is open year round, however access roads may become snowbound in the winter.
