Advisories
Activities
There is a 1 km hiking trail to Cassel Lake. 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.
There is ocean swimming available and fresh water swimming at Cassel Lake. There are no roped-off swimming areas.
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
This park is accessible by canoe or kayak, but is not on common kayaking routes.
This park is accessible by canoe or kayak, but is not on common kayaking routes.
There is freshwater fishing available at Cassel Lake.
This park is within Rockfish Conservation Areas (RCAs). Hook and line fishing is not permitted in RCAs. Fishing activities are limited in RCAs. Before you go fishing please refer to the Rockfish Conservation Area descriptions available from Fisheries and Oceans Canada DFO.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
No viewing platforms exist although good viewing is available from the trail near the top of Cassel Falls. Cassel Falls cascade directly into the ocean.
Scuba opportunities are limited to those self-contained parties with all the appropriate gear. There are no nearby scuba rentals.
The park is located mid-way up the west side of West Redonda Island in a cove. The closest community is Lund.
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Park details
- Date established: August 10, 1989
- Size: 128 hectares (117 ha upland and 11 ha foreshore)
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