Bishop Bay – Monkey Beach Corridor Conservancy

Highlights in this conservancy

Bishop Bay-Monkey Beach Corridor Conservancy is a small wedge-shaped conservancy by Bishop Cove on the east side of Ursula Channel and lies within the much larger Bishop Bay-Monkey Beach Conservancy.

Bishop Bay-Monkey Beach Corridor Conservancy was established to allow road construction for the purpose of providing access to timber harvesting operations outside and to the east of the conservancies.

Know before you go

Advisories

Special notes

There are no facilities in the conservancy but there is a Haisla Nation cabin very close by at Bishop Cove in adjacent Bishop Bay-Monkey Beach Conservancy.

Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.

Visit responsibly

Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:

Maps and location

Getting there

Bishop Bay-Monkey Beach Corridor Conservancy is only accessible by boat and is located 50 km east of Hartley Bay and 75 km south of Kitimat. It is located by Bishop Cove on the east side of Ursula Channel and shares its northern and southern boundaries with Bishop Bay-Monkey Beach Conservancy.

Reference: Marine Chart #3743 (Douglas Channel).
Reference: 1:50,000 scale Topographic Map #103 H/7 (Ursula Channel).

Kitimat Visitor Information Centre:

PO Box 214
2109 Forest Avenue
Kitimat, BC, Canada V8C 2G7
http://www.tourismkitimat.ca/
Email: info@tourismkitimat.ca
Phone: 250-632-6294 or 1-800-664-6554

Camping

Cabins and huts

Prior approval is needed for use of Haisla Nation cabins. Please contact the Haisla Nation at 250-639-9361 (ext. 207 or 213).

A trapper’s cabin, built by the Haisla Nation, adjacent to the north side of the conservancy at Bishop Cove, is available for public use. Located by the creek mouth in Bishop Cove, the cabin is 15 ft by 12 ft with two double bunk beds, and is available on a first come, first served basis. Be prepared to sleep outside if the cabin is full.

Marine-accessible camping

Marine-accessible camping is allowed. All sites are on a first come, first served basis.

When visiting marine-accessible sites, be respectful of the sensitive wildlife habitats, and learn how to stay safe using our marine visitor guide.

Wilderness camping

Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. All sites are on a first come, first served basis.

When visiting the backcountry, always follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. To learn more about staying safe in the backcountry, read our backcountry guide.

Winter camping

There are winter camping opportunities in this conservancy, as it can be accessed year-round.

Things to do

Swimming

Swimming is possible in the ocean, but the water is cold all year.

There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.

Kayaking

Adventurous and experienced kayakers may enjoy exploring the shoreline of this conservancy.

Hunting

Hunting is permitted in this park.

Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

Facilities

Campfires

Firewood is not provided. If you must have a fire, please burn only dead and down wood, and be sure to fully extinguish the fire when done.

Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil so please use it conservatively, if at all. We encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of campfires and using camp stoves instead.

Campfire bans may be in place. Before lighting a fire, check for bans or restrictions on BC Wildfire Service and on local or Indigenous government websites.

About this conservancy

Cultural heritage

The conservancy is in the asserted traditional territories of the Haisla, Gitga’at and Gitxaala Nations. Use the below links for more information or to contact these First Nations.

Haisla Nation
Gitga’at Nation
Gitxaala Nation
PO Box 149
Kitkatla, BC V0V 1C0
Phone: 250-848-2214
Fax: 250-848-2238

History

Bishop Bay-Monkey Beach Corridor Conservancy was designated as a conservancy on May 31, 2007 following recommendations from the North Coast Land and Resource Management Plan. Re-activation of the log landing site and logging road by the Licencee (BC Timber Sales) and contractor (Alm-Wood Contracting Ltd.) was completed in the summer of 2007.

Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples

BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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