Park overview
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.
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.
Facilities
There is one pit toilet facility in the park, near Burgoyne Bay Road (see park map for location).
Activities
There are hiking opportunities in this park. For trail information, see the park map.
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.
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.
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.
Park and activity maps
- Burgoyne Bay Trail Map [PDF] (July 31, 2020)
Learn more about this park
Park details
- Date established: May 20, 2004
- Size: 524 hectares
Park contact
This park proudly operated by:
K2 Park Services Ltd.
k2parks@shaw.ca
1 877 559-2115
k2parks.ca
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.