Simson Park
461 ha
Area
1986
Established
Class A
Park class
Park
Type
About this Park
This park is a dry island in the Georgia Strait which has a rocky coastline and small bays. The forested upland and pebble beach are backed by impressive Spyglass Hill. While exploring the island you can view the old homestead rock walls and orchards. There is a wetland area with a beaver pond that is easily accessed from Farm Bay.
Simson Park is accessible only by boat and has limited anchorage for large boats. There are no facilities in the park.
Location notes
This park is located on South Thormanby Island close to Halfmoon Bay on the Sunshine Coast. Access is only by boat from Halfmoon Bay.
Activities
- 333:Hiking There are no developed hiking trails. However, there are old skidder roads that criss-cross the park. Care must be taken as these are not marked. Please respect private property.
- 333:Canoeing There is some good canoeing and kayaking when weather permits. Paddlers can access paddle-in sites. There are rentals available at Halfmoon Bay and Sechelt. Please respect private property. Charts and 1:50,000 Topo Maps: ...# 3512 Strait of Georgia Central Portion ...# 3535 Plans Malaspina Strait including Welcome Passage, ...Secret Cove & Smuggler Cove, Pender Harbour Topo Maps: ... Sechelt Inlet 92G12 & Sechelt 92G5
- 333:Swimming Ocean swimming is available. The beaches are rocky, gravel and cobbles with barnacles. All the bays have a south, southeast exposure and are subject to small craft warnings. Take care as there is little protection from the winds and waves.
- 333:Fishing Ocean fishing is offered at this park.
- 333:Pets on leash Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
- 333:Hunting The discharge and carrying of firearms is permitted in this park for the purposes of hunting during open season. Please consult the BC Government Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more information. Contact BC Parks at parkinfo@gov.bc.ca with any specific questions.
- 333:Kayaking There is some good canoeing and kayaking when weather permits. Paddlers can access paddle-in sites. There are rentals available at Halfmoon Bay and Sechelt. Please respect private property.Charts and 1:50,000 Topo Maps:...# 3512 Strait of Georgia Central Portion...# 3535 Plans Malaspina Strait including Welcome Passage,...Secret Cove & Smuggler Cove, Pender Harbour Topo Maps:... Sechelt Inlet 92G12 & Sechelt 92G5
Location
49.48103, -123.96495 · Sunshine Coast
