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Advisories
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
The Megin-Talbot addition to Strathcona Park is located in the northeast portion of Clayoquot Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Access to the park addition is by boat and by hiking from Shelter Inlet. The closest communities are Tofino and Ucluelet.
Camping
Wilderness camping
There are no designated campsites at this park, however wilderness camping is allowed. No facilities are provided. This park is accessible year-round; there is no winter camping fee at this time. Please practice Leave No Trace camping ethics.
When visiting the backcountry, always follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. To learn more about staying safe in the backcountry, read our backcountry guide.
Things to do
There is no designated swimming area at this park, however, there are opportunities for swimming in Megin Lake.
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
Canoeing and kayaking opportunities exist on Megin Lake. This is a beautiful scenic area, with lots of wildlife viewing possibilities. It’s a beautiful trip down river, with huge trees, clear waters, waterfowl, seals, sea lions, and lots of bears.
Canoeing and kayaking opportunities exist on Megin Lake. This is a beautiful scenic area, with lots of wildlife viewing possibilities. It’s a beautiful trip down river, with huge trees, clear waters, waterfowl, seals, sea lions, and lots of bears.
Megin Lake offers good fishing opportunities for rainbow and cutthroat trout.
Fishing is permitted as per provincial and federal fishing regulations outside of Megin River ecological reserve. 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.
Portions of this park are open to hunting for specific species. Hunters must have valid licences and tags. Please refer to the hunting guide for more information.
Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.