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Wakes Cove Provincial Park on Valdes Island across from Gabriola Island
is a 205-hectare park in the coastal Douglas fir ecosystem, protecting
a mix of old-growth Douglas fir, Garry oak and arbutus trees, as well
as several endangered plant species.
Wakes Cove is a popular recreation destination, offering hiking
trails and a protected anchorage in the north central Gulf Islands,
providing shelter for kayakers and boaters. Spectacular day trips
offer opportunities for hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
No camping in currently permitted in the park.
This park is near popular salmon fishing areas in the Strait of
Georgia. 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.
Wakes Cove Provincial Park offers excellent views of Gabriola
Passage, the Strait of Georgia and the Sunshine Coast. Whales, harbour
seals, sea lions, mink, otters, bald eagles, and a variety of other
marine life and birds can be seen in and around the park.
Wakes Cove Provincial Park is located at the northern tip of Valdes
Island, across from Drumbeg Provincial
Park on Gabriola Island, between Vancouver Island and the mainland
of British Columbia. Access to the park is by boat or kayak only
- boaters can reference marine chart #3475 for more information
on this area.
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Hummingbird Lodge B&B, Gabriola Island |
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