South Central Coast. 
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Advisories
Visitor guidelines
Respect First Nation cultural sites and leave them intact
You are expected to leave sites undisturbed and to respect the land and cultural history of the First Nation whose territory you are visiting
Leave no physical trace or your visit and leave everything as you found it
- Camp only in designated sites and stay on established trails to protect sensitive ecosystems
- Campfires are discouraged, and allowed only below the high tide line when a fire ban is not in place
- Do not forage for firewood or leave any evidence of a campfire
- Do not dig holes, or move or damage rocks, plants, trees, or driftwood
- Leave cultural material untouched and undisturbed
Respect the privacy and integrity of the land and the Nation
- Do not tag locations on social media
- Respect any First Nation protocols listed on signs
- Do not share First Nation stories without permission, as these are the property of the Nation
- Respect provincial and federal government regulations that protect cultural and archeological sites
Bring your own water
Potable water is not available in the park.
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
Echo Bay Marine Park is located on Gilford Island, between northern Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia. Adjacent to the small community of Echo Bay, the park is located approximately 23 nautical miles northeast of Port McNeill at the junction of Fife Sound and Tribune Channel. Boaters should ensure they have current tide tables and the correct nautical charts: #3546 (Broughton Strait) and #3515 (Knight Inlet).
Camping
Marine-accessible camping
There are no designated campsites at this park, although camping is allowed. A small grassy field provides a level camping area. No camping fee is charged. This park is open year-round.
When visiting marine-accessible sites, be respectful of the sensitive wildlife habitats, and learn how to stay safe using our marine visitor guide.
Winter camping
This park is open year-round, there is no fee for winter camping.
Things to do
This area is often visited by kayakers traveling the popular Broughton Archipelago kayak circuit, who stop at Echo Bay to refresh their water supply and camp overnight. A number of kayak transportation companies utilize Echo Bay as a drop-off spot for their kayak operations.
The waters around Echo Bay Park offer ample opportunities for saltwater fishing. All anglers should check the current regulations issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada prior to fishing.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Facilities
Echo Bay Marine Park has a small picnic and day-use area, with one picnic table, a level grassy field and one pit toilet. Please be aware that there is no water available at this park.
A dock and ramp provides access to the day-use area. Overnight moorage is prohibited for vessels more than 7 metres long. Large vessels must anchor or use the neighbouring docks located at one of the two resorts in the community of Echo Bay.
A pit toilet is located at the day-use area.
About this park
This site has been used by First Nations people for hundreds of years, as evidenced by the many thick midden deposits found within the park.
Prior to being established as a provincial park in 1971, this site was a Ministry of Forests ranger station in the 1950s.
Home to a great blue heron rookery, Echo Bay Park is a great place to see this endangered bird.
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.
Contact
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