North Island · Von Donop
Tribune Bay Park
About this Park
Tribune Bay Park is on Hornby Island. It has almost 1 km of fine, white-sand beach leading into the Straight of Georgia’s warm waters. There are views of unusual rock formations along the shoreline and many wildflowers in the spring.
This park includes Tribune Bay Campground, a 75-site frontcountry camping area, with electrified sites, cabins, and a playground. In peak season, sites can be booked through the BC Parks reservation service.
The park also has a day-use area with a picnic shelter, and outhouses. The day-use area also includes a tennis court maintained by the Hornby Island Tennis Association.
Downtown Hornby Island is a short walk away, offering shops and services. Many visitors to the area enjoy walking along the bluffs in nearby Helliwell Park and cycling in nearby Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Park.
Safety information
- Due to public safety and park security concerns, the day-use park gate closes daily at 9pm.
Special notes
The following are not permitted anywhere within Tribune Bay Park
- beach fires
- consumption of alcohol
- Dogs are not allowed off-leash on the beach in Tribune Bay Park
- Dogs are allowed on-leash on the southwest and northeast sections of the beach
- The middle section of beach remains dog-free
Due to Health Authority regulations, BC Parks has removed the drinking water hand pump from this park. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Location notes
Tribune Bay Park is on Hornby Island, two short ferry rides from Vancouver Island. To reach Hornby Island, take the Denman Island Ferry from Buckley Bay, off Highway 19a. Once on the island, simply follow Denman Road to the Hornby Island Ferry terminal.
Another 10-minute ferry ride will put you on Hornby Island. From there, follow the main road to the Hornby Island Co-op four-way stop. Day visitors should turn left, following Central Road to the day-use area entrance. Campers should go straight along Shields Road to the Tribune Bay Campground entrance.
Activities
- 292:Kayaking On a calm day, canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding offer great ways to explore are the shoreline of Tribune Bay.
- 292:Hiking Tribune Bay Park includes a walking trail that runs parallel to the beach. The trail connects the day-use area with Tribune Bay Campground and the services available at the local Co-op. For a trail map, see maps and location.
- 292:Canoeing On a calm day, canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding offer great ways to explore are the shoreline of Tribune Bay.
- 292:Swimming Tribune Bay Park has almost 1 km of fine, white-sand beach leading into the Straight of Georgia’s warm waters. This is an ideal swimming spot.Always swim with others, never alone. Closely supervise young children near the water. Take extra care when the water is cold.Get more detailed information on how to practice water safety in our marine visitor guide.
- 292:Fishing Saltwater fishing is limited at Tribune Bay Park. Always check current Fisheries and Oceans Canada regulations before fishing in this park.
- 292:Pets on leash Dogs and other pets are welcome in Tribune Bay Park but must be leashed. Dogs are allowed on-leash on the southwest and northeast sections of the beach. The middle section of beach must be kept dog-free. Dogs are not allowed in cabins.Please dispose of pet waste responsibly. For more information on pet etiquette, see the responsible recreation page.
- 292:Cycling Cycling is allowed on park roads and designated bike trails in Tribune Bay Park. Watch carefully for signs, to ensure you stay on designated routes. Many visitors to this area enjoy cycling in nearby Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Park, where numerous community bike trails are available.Bike helmets are mandatory in British Columbia. For more information on safe biking, see the riding responsibly information on our cycling page.
Facilities
- 292:Drinking water During peak season, cold water taps are available throughout Tribune Bay Campground. Taps are shut off during the off-season.
- 292:Electrical hook-ups Tribune Bay Campground includes 24 electrified campsites and nine electrified cabins. If you book an electrified site, you must pay for electrical hook-up, even if you do not use it.For information on Tribune Bay Campground, please see the frontcountry camping section. For information about the electrified cabins, see the cabins and huts section.Fees (per night)Electrified sites (15, 30, or 50-amp service)Additional $8 (whether power is used or not)
- 292:Picnic shelters Tribune Bay Park includes a day-use area with a covered, semi-enclosed picnic shelter, overlooking the beach.An information kiosk and pit toilets are nearby. There are no water taps in the day-use area, so please bring your own water.
- 292:Pit or flush toilets Tribune Bay Park has 16 pit toilets. There are 10 accessible pit toilets at five service centres around Tribune Bay Campground. An additional four are near the parking lot and two more are near the tennis courts.
- 292:Playground Tribune Bay Campground now includes a playground. This is best suited for ages five to 12. It has an accessible, rubber-mat surface. On top of this is a play structure with slides, a flex swing, cozy climbing dome, and more.
- 292:Showers Tribue Bay Campground includes hot-water showers. These are for registered campers only. They are pay-per-use, to encourage water conservation.
- 292:Pit or flush toilets This park has six pit toilets. Four are located near the parking lot and two near the tennis courts.
- 292:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for this park.
Location
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