#Discovery island portable

Please be advised that all dogs and domestic pets are not allowed anywhere within Discovery Island Provincial Park – violators may be subject to fines or penalties. This park is open for day-use activities and overnight camping in the designated camping area.

General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information.

These woodland and coastal bluff ecosystems represent the dry Gulf Island sub zone characterized by the Coastal Douglas fir biogeoclimatic zone. Beyond the fields is thick forest vegetation.

Conservation: The shoreline vegetation consists of grasses, native wildflowers and red and blue listed species.

Cultural Heritage: The Northern portion of Discovery Island, adjacent Chatham Island and some of the smaller islands nearby are Indian Reserve lands.

Sea Bird Point was named after an American paddle steamer which caught fire and was run aground in 1858 to save the lives of the crew. The lighthouse was built in 1886 and manned for 110 years before being fully automated in 1996.

These two straits form the border between Canada and the United States.

The lighthouse at Sea Bird Point on the eastern end of Discovery Island marks the junction of Haro and Juan De Fuca Straits. The property, encompassing the southern half of the island, was designated as a park in 1972.

Beaumont who made the park a reality when he donated the land he lived on to the province. History: Discovery Island takes its name from Captain George Vancouver’s ship, the HMS Discovery.Stay on designated trails and camp only in the designated camping area. These habitats are extremely sensitive to human disturbance and vulnerable to the introduction of non-native animal or plant species. Several of the nearby islands constitute parts of the Oak Bay Island’s Ecological Reserve. They are closed to the public and trespassing is not permitted. The northern portion of Discovery Island, Chatham Island and some of the smaller islands nearby are First Nations Reserve lands. The boundaries are marked or enclosed to deter trespassing. There is private land and federal land to the northeast of Discovery Island Marine Park on Discovery Island.

#Discovery island portable

Bring a portable stove for cooking.ĭomestic animals are not permitted in the park at any time. Use of food caches for all foodstuffs and fragrant items while camping is mandatory.Īs potable water is not available in the park.Ĭampfires are not permitted at this park due to lack of firefighting equipmentĪvailable on the island. Pets (dogs, cats, etc.) are not permitted in the park. Mariners should exercise extreme caution, as the main access to the park is via the rock and reef-strewn Rudlin Bay, which is exposed to the elements from the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Haro Strait. Crossings are best made at slack tide in calm weather.īoaters should be aware that there is no safe anchorage and no moorage in the park - the closest safe harbour is in Oak Bay. Paddlers should be aware that these waters can be treacherous, as strong currents and frequent winds create dangerous conditions, including rip tides.