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Mansons Landing Park
About this Park
Mansons Landing Park was established in 1974 to expand the diversity of marine park experiences in the northern Gulf Islands archipelago. Located on Cortes Island, this beautiful park fronts the water on both Hague Lake and Manson Bay.
Recreational opportunities include fresh water swimming in Hague Lake, and marine wildlife viewing in Mansons Lagoon. Camping is not permitted at this park, however camping is available at nearby Smelt Bay Park.
Hague Lake has two pit toilets, an information shelter, sandy beach and a small parking area. Both areas can be accessed from Seaford Road on Cortes Island. A rough trail, approximately 1 km long, links the two day-use areas.
Safety information
- Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
Location notes
Located on the west side of Cortes Island, this park is accessible by boat and by car ferry from Campbell River via Quadra Island. Ferry service is offered by BC Ferries; sailing times are approximately 15 minutes from Campbell River to Quadra Island, and 45 minutes from Quadra to Cortes. The park can be reached via Seaford Road on Cortes Island.
The park can also be accessed by private boat, which can moor at the adjacent federal government wharf (space permitting).
Nearby communities include: Whaletown, Squirrel Cove, Cortes Bay and Smelt Bay.
Activities
- 264:Hiking This park offers a few informal hiking or walking trails, as well as beach walks. A short trail extends from the sand spit at Mansons Lagoon to the local school (approximately 1 km). Another short trail with steep sections runs from Hague Lake around the perimeter of the lagoon to the sand spit (approximately 1 km). 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.
- 264:Canoeing Kayaking and canoeing is possible in Hague Lake or within Mansons Lagoon at high tide. Paddlers can set in at the natural boat launch on the west side of the spit at Mansons Lagoon.
- 264:Swimming Visitors can swim in Hague Lake or in Mansons Lagoon when the tide is in.
- 264:Pets on leash Pets and 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.
- 264:Fishing There are opportunities for freshwater fishing for trout in Hague Lake and saltwater fishing for a variety of salmon in the waters offshore. Fishing is permitted as per provincial and federal fishing regulations. Please check the current regulations issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada prior to fishing.Check the BC Centre for Disease Control fishing and shellfish harvesting page before harvestingThe Shellfish Harvesting Status Map will allow you to identify BC shellfish harvesting closures in your area
Facilities
- 264:Picnic areas This park has two day-use and picnic areas: one at Mansons Lagoon and one at Hague Lake. Facilities at Mansons Lagoon include picnic tables, one pit toilet, a sandy spit and a parking lot. This parking lot also accesses the federal wharf. Hague Lake has a pit toilet, information shelter, sandy beach and a small parking area. Both areas can be accessed from Seaford Road on Cortes Island. A rough trail, approximately 1 km long, links the two day-use areas.
- 264:Pit or flush toilets Hague Lake has two pit toilets, an information shelter, sandy beach and a small parking area. Both areas can be accessed from Seaford Road on Cortes Island. A rough trail, approximately 1 km long, links the two day-use areas.
- 264:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for Manson's Landing Park as well as the Hague Lake area.
- 264:Boat launch There is a natural boat launch (no facility) on the west side of the spit at Mansons Lagoon. Motorboats are not permitted on Hague Lake.
- 264:Information An information shelter is located at Hague Lake.
Location
50.06698, -124.98275 · Von Donop