Saltery Bay Provincial Park

Saltery Bay Provincial Park was established in 1962 to provide ocean access on the Sunshine Coast of Georgia Strait. The park is divided into two separate sites: the campground and the day-use area. The day-use area with its rocky beaches is a popular swimming and picnic site. Lush forests with large, old trees create a quiet setting for the campground at Mermaid Cove. At low tide, the rocky shoreline often has tidal pools with starfish, sea urchins, small fish and crabs. Scuba diving provides a close-up look at the abundant marine life and a 3-metre bronze mermaid statue.

The Emerald Princess statue and wheelchair access ramp were placed in the park through efforts of local scuba enthusiasts. From the shore, killer whales and sea lions can sometimes be seen.

Mounds of seashells called “middens” indicate that this was a traditional gathering area for First Nations.

Special Notes

• Scuba divers will find a 9 ft. bronze mermaid at 10 fathoms in front of Mermaid Cove. There is also a change room and shower facilities. A disabled access ramp for scuba divers is best used during high tide. There is also a disabled change room, shower and toilet.

Stay Safe

• The rocks along the shoreline can be slippery at low tide; please use caution while on these rocks.
• Generator use is only permitted between the hours of 9am – 11am, and from 6pm – 8pm. View the generator policy

All campsite reservations must be made through Discover Camping. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first-come, first-served.

Campsite Reservations

• Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available.

Please note: Any maps listed are for information only; they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

• Location Map

The campground is approximately 1 km north of Saltery Bay ferry terminal on Hwy 101,27 km south of Powell River.

The day-use area is located 1.5 km north of the Saltery Bay campground on Hwy 101; from there you can launch your boat or have a picnic and enjoy the beautiful view.

• Park Map [PDF]
• Brochure [PDF]

• History: Named for the fish saltery that was nearby in the early 1900’s. The shallow offshore waters in the vicinity of this park offer an assortment of marine life, underwater caves and shipwrecks which attract divers from all over the world.
• Cultural Heritage: First Nations people played a significant cultural role in the history of the Powell River area. Mounds of seashells called “middens” indicate that this was a traditional gathering area for First Nations.
• Wildlife: An abundance of marine life is found in the ocean area around the park. At low tide you will often find tidal pools that harbour urchins, star fish, small fish, and small crabs. Please do not disturb their habitat.

• Management Planning Information
• Master Plan for Saltery Bay Provincial Park [PDF 1.33MB]
  Disclaimer:
  This is not the original management planning product. This document has been scanned from the original format of the plan. It may contain some formatting changes, however the content is consistent with the original.

Canoeing

Cycling

Fishing

Hiking

Pets on Leash

Scuba Diving

Swimming

Wildlife Viewing

Accessibility

Boat Launch

Campfires

Drinking Water

Picnic Areas

Pit or Flush Toilets

Sani-Station/Dump

Vehicle Accessible Camping