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Mansons Landing Park

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Picnic areas

This park has two day-use/picnic areas: one at Mansons Lagoon and one at Hague Lake. Facilities at Mansons Lagoon include picnic tables, 1 pit toilet, a sandy spit and a parking lot. This parking lot also accesses the federal wharf. Hague Lake has a pit toilet, information shelter, sandy beach and a small parking area. Both areas can be accessed from Seaford Road on Cortes Island. A rough trail, approximately 1 km long, links the two day-use areas.

Pit or flush toilets

Hague Lake has 2 pit toilets, an information shelter, sandy beach and a small parking area. Both areas can be accessed from Seaford Road on Cortes Island. A rough trail, approximately 1 km long, links the two day-use areas.

Boat launch

There is a natural boat launch (no facility) on the west side of the spit at Mansons Lagoon. Motorboats are not permitted on Hague Lake.

Information

An information shelter is located at Hague Lake.

Hiking

This park offers a few informal hiking or walking trails, as well as beach walks. A short trail extends from the sand spit at Mansons Lagoon to the local school (approximately 1 km). Another short trail with steep sections runs from Hague Lake around the perimeter of the lagoon to the sand spit (approximately 1 km). For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.

Swimming

Visitors can swim in Hague Lake or in Mansons Lagoon when the tide is in. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

Canoeing

Kayaking and canoeing is possible in Hague Lake or within Mansons Lagoon at high tide. Paddlers can set in at the natural boat launch on the west side of the spit at Mansons Lagoon.

Fishing

There are opportunities for freshwater fishing for trout in Hague Lake and saltwater fishing for a variety of salmon in the waters offshore. Fishing is permitted as per provincial and federal fishing regulations. All anglers should check the current regulations issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada prior to fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Pets on leash

Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.