Ministry of Environment - Buccaneer Bay Marine Provincial Park

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Park Info:

A small marine park located on the sand spit on the southern tip of North Thormanby Island. This park has beautiful broad sandy beaches and warm waters. The large sheltered bay provides safe anchorage in most summer conditions; shoreline is accessible by dingy.

This park is accessible only by boat and provides opportunities for fishing, swimming, camping and picnicking.

Park Size: 1 hectare

Special Notes:

Only accessible by boat. Shoreline is accessible by dinghy. Sheltered bay provides safe anchorage.
Watch out for extensive shoal patches from North Thormanby to the north of Derby Point on South Thormanby Island.
Please respect the private property surrounding the park.

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Approved Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan.

Location:

Location Map

Located in Georgia Strait off the Sunshine Coast at the South end of North Thormanby Island, near Secret Cove.

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

Nature & Culture:

Wildlife - Colonies of seals, sea lions and birds may be found on the beaches and in the water; please respect their space.
General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

Visitor Safety:

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed year round, but no facilities are provided. Parking is located within 100 metres from the beach. There is room for 10 to 12 tents on the beach. Please respect Private Property. The Sand Cliffs are very fragile and present the type of avalanche situations where people could be buried. We ask that you not climb the cliffs.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	This park has one pit toilet - no flush toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Please, plan to bring your own wood for campfires. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks. Warm water with a broad sandy beach. There is no roped-off swimming area.
	Kayak/canoe camping is available. Care is needed paddling through Welcome Passage due to the high numbers of large vessels moving through this small channel, it creates extremely large wakes. The large wakes combined with windy weather conditions makes this section of water treacherous. There are kayak rentals available outside the park at Halfmoon Bay. When ocean kayaking; consult marine charts for tide currents. Charts Required: • Chart # 3512 Strait of Georgia Central Portion • Chart # 3535 Plans Malaspina Strait (includes Welcome Passage, . Secret Cove & Smugglers Cove, Pender Harbour) 1:50,000 Maps Required: • Sechelt 92G5 • Sechelt Inlet 92G12
	This park does not have a boat launch. There are nearby power boat rentals in Secret Cove.
	Saltwater/ocean fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Licences can be purchased in Secret Cove.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	Pets/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.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.