Skookumchuck Narrows Park
About this Park
This park was established in 1957. Skookumchuck Narrows Park provides trails and viewing areas for visitors who wish to experience the awesome power of incredibly turbulent tidal rapids. On a three metre tide, 200 billion gallons of water flow through the narrows connecting Sechelt and Jervis Inlet.
The difference in water levels between one side of the rapids and the other sometimes exceeds two metres in height. Current speeds can exceed 30 km per hour. The rapids are famous for their spectacular whirlpools and whitewater.
There are opportunities to view tidal rapids, waterfowl and abundant marine life at various tidal levels. Brown Lake provides further waterfowl viewing opportunities. Tidal reports for the best viewing times of the Skookumchuck Narrows are available on the Sunshine Coast Tourism website
Safety information
- When using these waters, know the tides and cross the narrows at high or low slack tide. Only very experienced paddlers should attempt the rapids at high tide.
Special notes
- Private land adjoins the access road to the park, your respect of these lands is appreciated. Please do not trespass over private property.
Location notes
Following Highway 101 past Sechelt and Madeira Park take Egmont Road for approximately 6 km to the parking lot. Egmont Road is 1 km before Earl’s Cove ferry terminal. To reach the rapids, you will need to walk an easy 4 km trail past Brown Lake.
Activities
- 95:Hiking For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.This park has a fairly flat and easy 4 km (approximately one hour) hiking and walking trail leading from the parking lot at Egmont to the prime viewing area for the tidal phenomenon at Roland Point.
- 95:Fishing Rockfish conservation areas occur within this park. Fishing activities are limited in Rockfish conservation areas. Before you go fishing please refer to the Rockfish conservation area descriptions available from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).
- 95:Wildlife viewing There are opportunities to view tidal rapids, waterfowl, and abundant marine life at various tidal levels. Brown Lake provides further waterfowl viewing opportunities.
- 95:Pets on leash Due to the dangerous conditions of the rapids, dogs should not be allowed to enter the water. 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.
- 95:Scuba diving There are scuba diving or snorkelling opportunities in this park.
Facilities
- 95:Pit or flush toilets This park only has pit toilets, no flush toilets.
- 95:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for this park.
Location
49.74067, -123.89708 · Sunshine Coast
