1 | Sunshine Coast Nature Viewing Region | ||
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2 | Lower Sunshine Coast Area | ||
3 | Porpoise Bay Provincial Park (Sechelt) | ||
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6 | A small marsh on the shore near the mouth of Jervis Inlet. | ||
7 | Sunshine Coast Natural History Society | ||
8 | Geographical Description | Georgia Basin | |
9 | Ecosection | ||
10 | Area/ Trail Length | Park size 61 ha. | |
11 | Seasons to Visit | Year round, campground open April to September. | |
12 | Habitat | Intertidal marsh and mud flats, second growth coastal red-cedar/western hemlock, alder and bigleaf maple, riparian | |
13 | Viewing Highlights | A good place for forest birds, waterbirds, raptors and marsh birds. Intertidal marine life can be found on mud flats. Salmon can be seen spawning in Angus Creek. | |
14 | Other Features | ||
15 | Main Access | North on Wharf Avenue then East Porpoise Bay Road which becomes Sechelt Inlet Road, 4.0 km from intersection of Wharf Avenue and Sunshine Coast Highway (Dolphin Avenue) in centre of Sechelt. | |
16 | Secondary Accesses | ||
17 | Cautions | Please respect all private land and property. Use caution on the beach (no lifeguards) and watch tides and currents. Dogs on leash and are not allowed in beach areas. Cell phone service is not reliable in this area. | |
18 | Jurisdiction | BC Parks | |
19 | Regulations | No camping or fires except in designated area. Campfires only in designated communal areas and not in individual campsites. | |
20 | Facilities | Picnic tables and washrooms in designated area. Popular campground; reservable. All services in Sechelt. | |
21 | Other Recreational Activities | Swimming, canoeing and kayaking | |
22 | Other Connections | ||
23 | History | ||
24 | FMI | Park Facility Operator Swens Contracting info.scparks@gmail.com 604-885-3714 | |
25 | Links | BC Parks | |
26 | BC Parks iNaturalist Project | ||
27 | Sunshine Coast Natural History Society | ||
28 | Sunshine Coast Conservation Association | ||
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30 | © 2019 BC Nature | ||