Park overview
Eagle Bay Park contains a partially sheltered anchorage with a gravel beach. Recreational opportunities include beach walking, crabbing and camping.
Advisories
Special notes
- The two mooring buoys that used to be at the south end of the bay were removed by BC Parks on October 1, 2009.
Camping
Prior approval is needed for the use of the Haisla First Nation cabins. Please contact the Haisla Nation at 250-639-9361 (ext. 207 or 213).
A trapper’s cabin built by the Haisla First Nation is available for public use. 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.
UTM coordinates are: Zone 9U 5961126 m North; 0519297 m East.
Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
Facilities
Campfires are permitted. However, firewood is not provided. We encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of campfires and using campstoves 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.
A backcountry toilet chest was installed in September 2011. It is located behind the Haisla First Nation trapper’s cabin.
UTM coordinates for the toilet chest are: Zone 9U 5961115 m North; 0519340 m East.
Activities
Swimming is possible in the ocean, but the water is cold all season long.
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
Adventurous and experienced paddlers may enjoy exploring this region.
Adventurous and experienced kayakers may enjoy exploring this region.
Hunting is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. Check with BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for regulations.
Eagle Bay Park is located on the east side of Kitimat Arm (Douglas Channel), approximately 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).
The nearest communities are Kitimat and Kitimaat Village.
Kitimat Visitor Information Centre
PO Box 214
2109 Forest Avenue
Kitimat, BC, Canada V8C 2G7
tourismkitimat.ca
info@tourismkitimat.ca
250 632-6294 or 1-800-664-6554
Learn more about this park
Park details
- Date established: May 20, 2004
- Size: 262 hectares (196 ha upland and 66 ha foreshore)
Nature and culture
History
Eagle Bay Park was designated as a park on May 20, 2004 following recommendations from the Kalum Land and Resource Management Plan.
Cultural Heritage
Eagle Bay Park is within the traditional territory of the Haisla First Nation and contains culturally modified trees. There are remains of a Grumman Widgeon plane wreck on the beach and intertidal area at the south end of the bay. The Grumman Widgeon was a small, five to six person, twin engine, amphibious aircraft that was produced from 1941-1955. It is similar to the larger Grumman Goose.
Wildlife
Eagle Bay Park supports species diversity due to its proximity to a nearby river estuary, the marine environment and the sheltered inlet. The site provides important over-wintering habitat for waterfowl. Two unnamed creeks draining into the south end of Eagle Bay are used by spawning coho, pink, and chum salmon.
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.