Park overview
Coste Rocks consists of three small, rocky islets and a nearby reef off the south end of Coste Island.
The rocks are the top of an underwater pillar that has vertical faces to a depth of 45 metres. The vertical walls of the pillar result in vertical zonation of marine life and are known locally as an excellent underwater sea garden wall. The rocks are also a popular haul-out spot for harbour seals which can often be seen on the northeast rocks.
Coste Rocks is a popular scuba diving location and tidal waters sport fishing spot. There are no trees or facilities in the park and hunting is not allowed.
Advisories
Safety info
- Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
Activities
Adventurous and experienced kayakers may enjoy exploring this region.
There are scuba diving opportunities in the park. Coste Rocks is a provincially significant underwater diving site. A tiny niche in the island provides shelter for one boat where dives can be made directly over the side.
Coste Rocks Park is located off the south end of Coste Island, in the Kitimat Arm of Douglas Channel, about 25 km south of Kitimat. Access is by boat only. Use Marine Chart #3743 (Douglas Channel) and NTS Map Sheet #103 H/15 (Kitimat Arm).
Kitimat Visitor Information Centre
PO Box 214
2109 Forest Avenue
Kitimat, BC, Canada V8C 2G7
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Email: info@tourismkitimat.ca
Phone: 250-632-6294 or 1-800-664-6554
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Park details
- Date established: May 20, 2004
- Size: 29 hectares (1 ha upland and 28 ha foreshore)
Nature and culture
History
Coste Rocks Park was designated as a class A provincial park on May 20, 2004 following recommendations from the Kalum Land and Resource Management Plan.
Conservation
Coste Rocks consists of three small, rocky islets and a nearby reef off the south end of Coste Island. The rocks are the top of an underwater pillar that has vertical faces to a depth of 45 metres. The vertical walls of the pillar result in vertical zonation of marine life and are known locally as an excellent underwater sea garden wall. Coste Rocks is a popular scuba diving location and tidal waters sport fishing spot. There are no trees or facilities in the park and hunting is not allowed.
Wildlife
The rocks are also a popular haul-out spot for harbour seals which can often be seen on the northeast rocks.
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.