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Fort Rodd Hill

fort rodd hill

Parks Canada
Vancouver Island · British Columbia · reservable

what to expect

Surrounded by coastal landscapes, tour through Fort Rodd Hill, a 19th-century west coast artillery fortress on active duty from 1895 to 1956, then step inside Fisgard Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse on Canada's west coast. Be touched by the personal stories of soldiers and lighthouse keepers.

the basics

flush toiletspet-friendlyaccessible
drive from vancouver
1.3h · 98 km
drive from calgary
9.8h · 733 km
drive from edmonton
12h · 898 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 fort rodd hill. no showers means a travel towel;

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common questions about fort rodd hill

can dogs camp at fort rodd hill?
Yes. Fort Rodd Hill allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
does fort rodd hill have electric hookups?
No. Fort Rodd Hill does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is fort rodd hill from vancouver?
Fort Rodd Hill is 98 km from Vancouver — approximately a 1.3-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at fort rodd hill?
Yes. Fort Rodd Hill is operated by Parks Canada and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

within ~100 km of fort rodd hill.

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

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