South Island · Saanich/South Gulf Islands
Wakes Cove Park
About this Park
The park supplies sheltered anchorage in the north-central Gulf Islands and offers rustic hiking trails, picnicking, wildlife viewing.
Camping is not permitted in the park. Visitors wishing to visit the park must be aware of park boundaries and keep off the private property, adjacent to the park.
Location notes
Wakes Cove is located on the northeast corner of Valdes Island, south of Gabriola Island and southeast of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Access to the park is by boat only and is situated next to Gabriola Passage. Boaters can reference marine chart #3475 for more information on this area. Nearby communities include: Gabriola Island and Nanaimo.
Activities
- 9867:Hiking Visitors may use the old roads in the park for hiking. Please be aware of the park boundary and do not enter adjacent private properties.
- 9867:Canoeing This park can be accessed by kayak or small boat.
- 9867:Fishing This park is near popular salmon fishing areas in the Strait of Georgia. Fishing is permitted as per provincial and federal fishing regulations.Rockfish Conservation Areas occur within this park. Fishing activities are limited in Rockfish Conservation Areas. Before you go fishing please refer to the Rockfish Conservation Area descriptions available from Fisheries and Oceans Canada site (DFO).
- 9867:Wildlife viewing Wakes Cove Park offers excellent views of Gabriola Passage, the Strait of Georgia and the Sunshine Coast. Whales, seals, sea lions and a variety of other marine life and birds can be seen in and around the park.
Location
49.12414, -123.70241 · Saanich/South Gulf Islands