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Saysutshun/Newcastle Island Marine – Newcastle Island

About the Park

This family friendly park is accessible only by foot passenger ferry or boat. With breathtaking views of the Coastal Mountains and the Harbour City, the island offers a unique natural, historical and cultural experience for visitors. There is an extensive network of walking and hiking trails that lead to various historic points around the island. Park services and facilities include walk-in campsites complete with flush toilets and showers, as well as facilities for group camping and picnicking.

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Contact

Snuneymuaw First Nation

Phone: 250-754-7893
E-mail: [email protected]

For the most up-to-date park information and advisories: https://bcparks.ca/saysutshun-newcastle-island-marine-park/

Rates

Overnight use of dock facilities – $2/metre
Overnight use of mooring buoy – $14/vessel
Frontcountry camping – $18/party/night
Group camping base fee-sites 1,2 &3 – $80/group site/night
Group camping base fee-sites 4 & 5 – $50/group site/night
Group picnicking – $50/group site/day
Winter frontcountry camping – $11/party/day

Facilities

18 walk-in campsites, 5 large group campsites, flush and pit toilets, hot showers, fresh water, food concession and food lockers. Large day-use area with playground, swimming beach, picnic tables, horseshoe pits and a large grassy area.

Location

Accessible by boat only. From Nanaimo, take foot passenger ferry from Maffeo-Sutton Park behind the Civic Arena. Public wharf also available for a fee.

Size

336 ha.
Available amenities & activities at this park
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Park Amenities


  • Wilderness / backcountry / walk-in camping

  • Group campsites

  • Picnic sites

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Toilets

  • Showers

  • Campfires allowed

  • Interpretive programs

  • Playground

  • Pets must be on leash

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling
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