Surge Narrows Provincial Park
Located on Maurelle Island, this remote provincial park sits where the Hoskyn Channel meets the coastal wilderness.
About Surge Narrows Provincial Park
Accessing the protected marine area at Hoskyn Channel requires a boat and careful timing. The water moving between Quadra and Maurelle islands creates intense rapids, drawing highly skilled kayakers and boaters. These fast-moving tides pull cold, nutrient-dense water to the surface, supporting dense concentrations of marine life.
Surge Narrows Provincial Park remains entirely undeveloped. There are no docks, mooring buoys, or maintained trails on the land base. Visitors who make the trip from Campbell River must be completely self-sufficient and prepared for unpredictable coastal weather conditions.
The forested upland protects old-growth Douglas fir and western red cedar. Along the rocky shoreline, tidal pools reveal starfish, anemones, and crabs waiting for the next tide cycle.
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Getting there
- Mon–SunOpen 24 hours
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Frequently asked
The protected area sits on the western tip of Maurelle Island, facing Hoskyn Channel. It is part of the Discovery Islands archipelago.
