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discovery island marine park
BC Parks Vancouver Island · British Columbia · reservable
what to expect
Discovery Island Marine Park has one designated camping area that offers open field camping. No facilities are provided other than a pit toilet. Fees apply for overnight camping and are payable at self registration vaults, located at the information shelter. The camping area is located just southwest of Pandora Hill. There is a camping fee and services provided year-round. The park is accessible from Victoria, where paddlers can launch from Cattle Point, just north of the Oak Bay Marina. Kayakers paddling between Oak Bay and Discovery Island will be delighted by the wildlife along this route, which features a sensitive seabird nesting area and ecological reserve. Sightings of seals, sea lions, otters and bald eagles are common around the park.
the basics
flush toiletspet-friendlyaccessible
drive from vancouver
1.3h · 96 km
drive from calgary
9.6h · 720 km
drive from edmonton
11.8h · 887 km
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 discovery island marine park. no showers means a travel towel;
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common questions about discovery island marine park
- can dogs camp at discovery island marine park?
- Yes. Discovery Island Marine Park allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
- does discovery island marine park have electric hookups?
- No. Discovery Island Marine Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
- how far is discovery island marine park from vancouver?
- Discovery Island Marine Park is 96 km from Vancouver — approximately a 1.3-hour drive on highway routes.
- do you need reservations at discovery island marine park?
- Yes. Discovery Island Marine 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 discovery island marine park.
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