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Cape Scott Provincial Park

cape scott

BC Parks
Vancouver Island · British Columbia · reservable

what to expect

Cape Scott Provincial Park is a truly magnificent area of rugged coastal wilderness that is located at the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island, 563 kilometres from Victoria.

Established in 1973 and named after the site of a lighthouse that has guided mariners since 1960, Cape Scott is characterized by more than 115 kilometres of scenic ocean frontage, including about 30 kilometres of spectacular remote beaches.

The park stretches from Shushartie Bay in the east, then westward around Cape Scott and south to San Josef Bay. Rocky promontories, salt marshes and jagged headlands punctuate the fine-textured, white-sand beaches. The most impressive of these beaches, Nels Bight, stretches more than 2,400 metres long and 210 metres wide at low tide, and is one of the park’s most popular ca…

the basics

flush toiletspet-friendlyaccessible
drive from vancouver
5.5h · 410 km
drive from calgary
13.4h · 1002 km
drive from edmonton
14.1h · 1059 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.

what to bring

this list adapts to cape scott. no showers means a travel towel;

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common questions about cape scott

can dogs camp at cape scott?
Yes. Cape Scott Provincial Park allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
does cape scott have electric hookups?
No. Cape Scott Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is cape scott from vancouver?
Cape Scott Provincial Park is 410 km from Vancouver — approximately a 5.5-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at cape scott?
Yes. Cape Scott Provincial Park is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

within ~100 km of cape scott.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from bc parks + open sources

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