Sargeant Bay Park

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Park overview

Sargeant Bay was set aside to preserve the splendid areas of ocean beaches, rocky headlands, lagoons and heavily forested uplands. The beach at this day-use area is excellent for walking and nature viewing.

This park is a day-use picnicking area only; no camping is permitted. This park also features a safe anchorage and hiking trails around Triangle Lake and Colvin Creek.

Special Features

There is a wetland, adjacent to the beach area.

Beaver Pond and Colvin Lake are special features of this park. A salmon-bearing creek runs through the park. There is a fish ladder in the creek to allow fish access to Colvin Lake and Colvin Creek.

To learn more about conservation efforts to preserve the values in this park, visit the Sargeant Bay Society website.

Park Size: 142 hectares
Date Established: March 23, 1990

Advisories

Facilities

Accessibility information

Accessibility information is available for this park.

Picnic areas

This park has a day-use/picnic area. There is a grassy area and a cobble beach with beach logs. Access is still available to the day-use area if the gate is locked. Pit toilets are available.

Pit or flush toilets

This park only has pit toilets; no flush toilets.

Activities

Hiking

Colvin Creek trail easy hiking and approximately 1 kilometre. Sargeants Bay trail is along beach front to the fish ladder and is approximately 300 metres in length. 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

There is cold ocean swimming available. The beach is grassy and cobble. There is no roped off swimming area. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

Canoeing

Canoes and kayaks are welcome at this park. Rentals are available nearby at Halfmooon Bay.

Fishing

Excellent saltwater/ocean fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Wildlife viewing

Exellent wildlife viewing for marine wildlife and water fowl in wetland behind beach burm. There is also a fish ladder and beaver dam.

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.

Cycling

Cycling is permitted on the main trail from the 101 Hwy to Sargeants Bay. This connects to the Trout Lake Hiking and Mountain Bike trails. Cycling is permitted on roads within the park. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Sargeant Bay Provincial Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.

Windsurfing

Windsurfing opportunities exist in this park.

Maps and location

View a more detailed map.

Location Map

Located 8.2 km from Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast. Turn off Hwy 101 onto Redroofs Road.

Learn more about this park

Park details

Date established: March 23, 1990
Size: 146 hectares

Park contact

This park proudly operated by:
Swens Contracting
info.scparks@gmail.com
604 885-3714

Nature and culture

Conservation: The diverse habitats of the park include beach, lake, marsh and forest, and support a variety of bird species. The park also contains a small lake and fish ladder/ salmon enhancement project.
Wildlife: This park is a good bird watching area and the uplands area of the park is crisscrossed with deer trails.

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.