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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.

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.

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)

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.
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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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No
group campsites.
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No
day-use or picnic facilities.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this
park.
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Bring your own drinking water as potable water is
not available in the park.
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No toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Campfires
are not permitted.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs
at this park.
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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.
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This
park does not have a playground.
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No
swimming.
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Adventurous and experienced kayakers may enjoy exploring this region.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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Anyone fishing or angling
in British Columbia must have an appropriate
licence.
No
fishing.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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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.
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No wildlife viewing opportunities.

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No winter recreation opportunities.
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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.
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No windsurfing opportunities.
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No waterskiing opportunities.
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No hunting in the park.
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No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
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No spelunking or caving opportunities.
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No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.
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