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Smuggler Cove Marine

About the Park

Smuggler Cove is a small, picturesque all-weather anchorage on the south side of Sechelt Peninsula near Secret Cove. To access this park by land, visitors can hike 4 km from a parking lot off Hwy 101. This park provides hiking, swimming, kayaking and picnicking.

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Halfmoon Bay, CA
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Contact

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

Facilities

Camping is not permitted in this park. Only overnight anchorage is available. Take in what you take out – there are no garbage disposals available. Pit toilet available in main parking lot.

Dogs must be on leash.

Location

Marine access – a small picturesque all-weather anchorage on the south side of Sechelt Peninsula near Secret Cove. Land access – hike 2 km from the parking lot to the end of the cove.

Size

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


  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Pit Toilets

  • Pets must be on leash

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Scuba Diving / Snorkeling

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Fishing

  • Hiking
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