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View from South Coste Rock to Coste Island ' Coste Rocks Provincial Park
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

Park Info:

Coste Rocks consists of two small, rocky islands and a nearby reef off the south end of Coste Island. The Coste Rock islands are the top of an underwater pillar that has vertical faces to a depth of 45-meters. The vertical walls of the pillar result in vertical zonation of submarine life and are known locally as an excellent underwater garden wall. The rocks are also a popular haul out spot for harbour seals which can often be seen there.

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Park Size: 29 ha

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Online Management planning information for this park is not available at this time.

Location:

Coste Rocks Park is located roughly 23 km south of Kitimat by boat on the south end of Coste Island. It can be found on chart 3743 (Douglas Channel).

Visitor Information Centre:

Kitimat Chamber of Commerce
2109 Forest Avenue, PO Box 214
Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada V8C 2G7
E-mail: info@visitkitimat.com
Ph: 250-632-6294 or 1-800-664-6554
http://www.visitkitimat.com/

Map/Brochure:

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

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Nature & Culture:

  • History - Coste Rocks Park was designated as a Class A provincial park in May 2004 following recommendations from the Kalum Land and Resource Management Plan.
  • Conservation - Coste Rocks consists of two small, rocky islands and a nearby reef off the south end of Coste Island. The Coste Rock islands are the top of an underwater pillar that has vertical faces to a depth of 45-meters. The vertical walls of the pillar result in vertical zonation of submarine life and are known locally as an excellent underwater garden wall.
  • Wildlife -The rocks are also a popular haul out spot for harbour seals which can often be seen there.
  • General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information


Visitor Safety:

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

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Reservations:

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

Reservations are not accepted at this park, all campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. For parks that accept reservations or information on the reservation service, click here.

Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.

wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.

group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

No day-use or picnic facilities.

wheelchair accessibility

There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

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drinking water

Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.

toilets

No toilets.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities.

firewood, campfires

Campfires are not permitted.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.

interpretive,  educational  programs

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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walking, hiking trails

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.

There are no developed trails at this park.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.

swimming, no lifeguards

No swimming.

canoeing, kayaking

Adventurous and experienced kayakers may enjoy exploring this region.

power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch.

fishing

Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

No fishing.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Cycling is not permitted.

horses, horseback riding

No horseback riding.

pets, domestic animals in parks

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.

wildlife viewing

No wildlife viewing opportunities.

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

No winter recreation opportunities.

scuba, snorkelling

There are SCUBA diving opportunities in the park.

Coste Rocks is a provincially significant underwater diving site. A tiny niche in the island provides shelter for one boat where dives can be made directly over the side.

windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.

hunting

No hunting in the park.

climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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