Halkett Bay

About the Park

Halkett Bay offers a wilderness camping experience in a marine environment, just minutes north of Horseshoe Bay by boat. Access to land is available using the small float and dock. Tying up to the float permitted only for dinghies. Campfires are not permitted at this park.

Lions Bay, CA

4:10 pm, Sep 11, 2026

18°C | °F

L: 10° | H: 25°

Feels like 18°C | °F° overcast clouds

Humidity: 72 %

Pressure: 1013 hPa

Wind: 6 Km/h SSW

Wind Gust: 4 Km/h

UV Index: 1.94

Precipitation: 0 mm

Rain Chance: 0%

Visibility: 8 km

Sunrise: 6:44 am

Sunset: 7:36 pm

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10° / 18°°C | °F 0 mm 0% 11 Km/h 67 % 1014 hPa 0 mm/h

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Contact

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

Rates

Backcountry camping – $5/person/night

Facilities

3 walk-in campsites and 1 marine mooring buoy are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Location

In Howe Sound, on southeastern shore of Gambier Island, 15 km from Horseshoe Bay.

Size

309 ha.

Available amenities & activities at this park

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Park Amenities

Wilderness / backcountry / walk-in camping
Toilets
Anchorage
Pets must be on leash

Park Activities

Swimming
Scuba Diving / Snorkeling
Canoeing / kayaking
Fishing
Hiking
Bicycling
Winter Recreation

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