Echo Bay Marine Park
About this Park
Access to Echo Bay Marine Park, on the north-western side of Gilford (G̱waʼyasda̱ms) Island, is by boat or floatplane only. This small park provides a sheltered spot for boaters to stop and stretch their legs. A number of kayak transportation companies utilize Echo Bay as a drop-off spot for their kayak operations as it is a good place to start a journey through the Broughton Archipelago. Larger vessels must anchor or use the neighbouring docks located in the community of Echo Bay. Fuel and supplies are also available at Echo Bay Marina adjacent to the park. Other amenities available at Echo Bay include a post office, grocery store and arts and crafts stores. The Ḵ̓wax̱wa̱lawadi interpretive trail can be accessed from Echo Bay Marina, which leads into Echo Bay Marine Park.
Safety information
- Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in this park.
Location notes
Echo Bay Marine Park is located on Gilford Island, between northern Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia. Adjacent to the small community of Echo Bay, the park is located approximately 23 nautical miles northeast of Port McNeill at the junction of Fife Sound and Tribune Channel. Boaters should ensure they have current tide tables and the correct nautical charts: #3546 (Broughton Strait) and #3515 (Knight Inlet).
Activities
- 223:Fishing The waters around Echo Bay Park offer ample opportunities for saltwater fishing. All anglers should check the current regulations issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada prior to fishing.
- 223:Kayaking This area is often visited by kayakers traveling the popular Broughton Archipelago kayak circuit, who stop at Echo Bay to refresh their water supply and camp overnight. A number of kayak transportation companies utilize Echo Bay as a drop-off spot for their kayak operations.
Facilities
- 223:Picnic areas Echo Bay Marine Park has a small picnic and day-use area, with one picnic table, a level grassy field and one pit toilet. Please be aware that there is no water available at this park. A dock and ramp provides access to the day-use area. Overnight moorage is prohibited for vessels more than 7 metres long. Large vessels must anchor or use the neighbouring docks located at one of the two resorts in the community of Echo Bay.
- 223:Pit or flush toilets A pit toilet is located at the day-use area.
Location
50.75045, -126.49422 · South Central Coast
