Burgoyne Bay Park

Highlights in this park

Burgoyne Bay Park is part of a contiguous protected area network that along with Mill Farm Regional Park Reserve, forms one of the largest blocks of protected areas in the Gulf Islands. It provides protection for several ecosystems which are at risk. Visitors can enjoy low-impact recreational opportunities as well as the incredible views of Burgoyne Bay, Mount Maxwell and Baynes Peak.

Know before you go

Advisories

Special notes

Pets must be on a leash.
Overnight parking and camping are not permitted.
There are no garbage facilities available, pack out what you pack in.
BC Parks is partnering with Stqeeye’ Learning Society on wetland restoration in Burgoyne Bay Park. Please be aware that you may encounter ecological restoration work occurring in this park at various locations.

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

Burgoyne Bay Trail Map [PDF] (July 31, 2020)

Getting there

Burgoyne Bay Park is located on the west side of Salt Spring Island in the southern Gulf Islands off the east coast of Vancouver Island, about half way between Nanaimo and Victoria.

The park is adjacent to Mount Maxwell Park and Mount Maxwell Ecological Reserve.

Things to do

Hiking

There are hiking opportunities in this park. For trail information, see the park map.

Kayaking

There is a kayak launch which allows for roof top boat access only – there is no ramp for boats on trailers. After launching, vehicles must be moved to a designated parking area.

Pets on leash

Domestic animals must be on a leash and under control at all times. You are responsible for their behavior and must dispose of their excrement.

Facilities

Drinking water

Annual Drinking Water System Report 2021: Burgoyne Bay [PDF]

Pit or flush toilets

There is one pit toilet facility in the park, near Burgoyne Bay Road (see park map for location).

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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