Mansons Landing Provincial Park

Reaching this Cortes Island destination requires two ferry rides from Campbell River, but the journey ends at a highly unusual geographic feature. A narrow spit of white sand divides the cold, tidal saltwater of the ocean from the warm basin of Hague Lake.

Mansons Landing Provincial Park protects both marine and upland environments. The tidal lagoon drains almost completely during low tide, leaving behind extensive mudflats where people frequently dig for clams and oysters. On the other side of the sandbar, the lake provides a common spot for summer swimming and paddleboarding.

The area includes a small government dock for boaters and forested trails that loop through the surrounding Douglas fir and cedar trees. It operates year-round, giving the public constant access to the shifting tides and seasonal wildlife.