Park overview
Walsh Cove Park is located west of Gorges Islands, on the east side of West Redonda Island. This area provides a safe and scenic anchorage and has opportunities for diving, kayaking, swimming and fishing.
There are no facilities at this park and no development of this park is planned, according to the 1993 Management Plan.
Advisories
Safety info
- Visit the General Visitor Safety Information page.
Activities
There are no developed trails at this park. However, visitors can come ashore, and stretch their legs with a walk along the shoreline.
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 are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park. The park is accessible by canoe or kayak. Please note that there are no developed campsites available. Paddlers should use “Leave No Trace” camping practices.
There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park. The park is accessible by canoe or kayak. Please note that there are no developed campsites available. Paddlers should use “Leave No Trace” camping practices.
There is marine saltwater fishing for rock fish, ling cod and salmon. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
There are no wildlife viewing platforms, but here are excellent coastal marine viewscapes throughout the park.
Pets and 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. Domestic animals must be on a leash at all times.
Located on the east side of West Redonda Island on the Waddington Channel, north of Desolation Sound.
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Park details
- Date established: August 10, 1989
- Size: 85 hectares (39 ha upland and 46 ha foreshore)
Nature and culture
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
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