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Vancouver Island

Gordon Bay

About the Park

Gordon Bay, on Lake Cowichan, is family vacationing at its best! The warm lake and sandy beach makes for great summer family swimming. In Vancouver Island’s sunniest valley, this area has the highest average temperature in Canada. Spectacular fishing in spring, fall, winter, with waterskiing and windsurfing in the summer. Campground open year round.

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Contact

K2 Park Services Ltd.
Phone/Fax: 1 877-559-2115
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.k2parks.ca

For the most up-to-date park information and advisories: https://bcparks.ca/gordon-bay-park/

 

 

Rates

Frontcountry camping – $35/party/night – $51/party/night June 15-Sept.7, 2026
Group camping base fee – $120/group site/night
Group picnicking – $50/group site/day
Winter frontcountry camping – $13/party/night

Facilities

126 campsites, group site, day-use area at beach, boat launch, swimming area, playground, amphitheatre, 2 shower buildings, flush toilets.

Location

35 km northwest of Duncan. Access off Highway 1.

Size

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


  • Vehicle accessible camping facilities

  • Group campsites

  • Picnic sites

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Toilets

  • Showers

  • Campfires allowed

  • Interpretive programs

  • Beach

  • Boat Launch

  • Pets must be on leash

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Windsurfing

  • Waterskiing

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling
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