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French Beach

About the Park

The 1,600-metre beach is ideal for exploring and whale watching. Gray whales pass by in spring as they migrate north and then return again in fall. Roaming pods of resident killer whales, as well as otters, seals, sea lions can be seen offshore. Campground is open year round.

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Sooke, CA
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Contact

R.L.C. Enterprize Ltd.
Phone: 250-474-1336
Mid Island Office: 250-248-1134
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.rlcparks.ca
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Rates

Frontcountry camping – $26/party/night
Group camping base fee – $120/group site/night
Group picnicking – $50/group site/day
Sani-station – $5/discharge
Winter frontcountry camping – $11/party/night

Facilities

69 campsites (including one group site), large day-use area with an updated playground, sani-station.

Location

Via Highway 14, 20 km west of Sooke. Directional signs posted.

Size

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


  • Vehicle accessible camping facilities

  • Group campsites

  • Picnic sites

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Pit Toilets

  • Sani-station / dump facilities

  • Campfires allowed

  • Playground

  • Beach

  • Pets must be on leash

  • Cash only

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Windsurfing

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling
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