Octopus Islands Marine Provincial Park
Travel by boat to this marine provincial park in Comox-Strathcona J to see coastal wilderness and quiet islands.
About Octopus Islands Marine Provincial Park
The journey to Octopus Islands Marine Provincial Park requires navigating the tidal currents of the Discovery Islands. Boaters and kayakers typically launch from Quadra Island or Campbell River to reach this cluster of forested islands and rocky islets. The route involves timing the tides through Surge Narrows or Hole in the Wall.
Once inside the reserve boundaries, the waterways calm considerably. Waiatt Bay provides a primary anchorage area for vessels waiting out the surrounding tidal rapids. The shoreline consists of steep rock faces and dense coastal vegetation.
Visitors often spot seals, porpoises, and numerous seabirds navigating the kelp beds. As an undeveloped provincial reserve, the area lacks formal facilities or docks, requiring all parties to be entirely self-sufficient during their visit.
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Getting there
- Mon–SunOpen 24 hours
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Frequently asked
The reserve sits in the Discovery Islands archipelago between Quadra and Sonora islands. It is north of Surge Narrows and part of the Comox-Strathcona regional district.
