Welcome to Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, a mosaic of lands and waters . in the southern Strait of Georgia. The park reserve protects one of the most ecologically at risk natural regions in Canada. hikes and walks

G Hiking & P Russell Island M N Sidney Spit Camping Real. Inspiring Real. Gulf Islands Haumea Trail (30-minute loop) SKTAMEN´- ´ (sk-thay-men) Trail (45 minutes) Easy 1km from boat access. Lagoon Trail 1.5 km (40 minutes) Easy 2km loop and 1.5km spur to lagoon from main boat dock. A spur off the main loop trail leads to one of the last surviving Hawaiian homesteads in the region. The historic house dates back Take a leisurely walk on the beaches or wander the trails through the shady over a century. forest and sunny open fields.

O Princess Margaret Mayne Island P rincess Margaret Perimeter Trail 6.5 km (3-hour loop) B Bennett Bay Royal Cove Trail (30 minutes to Royal Cove or Arbutus Point)

Campbell Point Trail (15 minutes to the point) [email protected] 1-866-944-1744 Kanaka Bluffs Trail (15 minutes) Easy 1.5km from Bennett Bay Road. Pellow Islets Trail (15 minutes) A wide and relatively flat trail brings you through old-growth forest to superb Moderate: A shoreline loop allows you to hike around the views from the point across to Georgeson Island. perimeter of the entire island and enjoy spectacular views from all points of the compass. Reserve your campsite at Saturna Island # Access McDonaldCampground. or Prior Centennial Sites Dates Open of Fees Pender Islands C Winter Cove Road Marine Trail www.pccamping.ca Sites H Beaumont Xwiwxwyus (kwik-wi-us) Trail (25-minute loop) 1-877-737-3783 Vancouver Island Easy 1.5 km from Winter Cove day use area. McDonald* May 1 - Oct 8 49 √ √ √ √ √ $13.70** Beaumont Trail (60 minutes) Advanced 1.6 km trail from Ainslie Point Road (2 hours if This pleasant loop takes you through a variety of vegetation Sidney Island (Accessible by a foot passenger ferry. For schedule and fees: 250-474-5145 or www.alpinegroup.ca) accessing via Mount Norman trail from Canal Road). Parking at zones—skunk cabbage wetland, spruce-salal upland, open meadows and Sidney Spit May 15 - Sep 30 28 √ √ √ $13.70** Canal Rd. only. salt marsh—and offers spectacular views across the Strait of Georgia. Mooring Buoys May 15 - Sep 30 21 √ $9.80 Half a kilometre from the Ainslie Point trail access, the trail to Dock May 15 - Sep 30 √ $1.90/metre Beaumont switches back steeply down through thick forest and E Narvaez Bay Group camping or picnicking is available at Sidney Spit by reservation only – maximum group size of 30. Fee is charged per party** or $49 for youth group. For more information or reservation, call 1-877-944-1744. boulder fields. It levels out about 30 metres above the shoreline to Narvaez Bay Trail (30 minutes one way) a fork in the trail: both forks lead to the camping area. Moderate 1.7km D’Arcy Island Trail head past parking lot/yellow gate at end of Narvaez Bay Road. D’Arcy Island May 15 - Sep 30 7 √ √ $4.90/person Isle-de-Lis G Mt. Norman A moderately steep old road leads to one of the most serene locations on Saturna Island. At the headland, choose to go right to Echo Bay and enjoy Isle-de-Lis May 15 - Sep 30 3 √ √ $4.90/person Mt. Norman Trail (60 minutes one way) a beautiful relaxing spot or turn left to the backcountry campsites near Princess Margaret (Portland Island) Advanced 2.3 km trails from either Canal Road or Ainslie Point Little Bay. Shell Beach May 15 - Sep 30 6 √ √ $4.90/person Road (30 minutes one way to the lookout, from either access). Princess Bay May 15 - Sep 30 12 √ √ $4.90/person Parking at Canal Road only. Arbutus Point May 15 - Sep 30 6 √ √ $4.90/person Get your heart pumping! It’s an invigorating 244-metre (800-foot) E Monarch Head (Narvaez Bay) Pender Islands shore-to-sky trek from the campsites at Beaumont to the summit of Mount Norman. Take the Beaumont Trail through salal and Monarch Head Trail (90-minute loop) Prior Centennial* May 15 - Sep 30 17 √ √ √ √ $13.70** second growth forest to Mount Norman Trail (2.6 km) to access Moderate 2.5km Beaumont May 15 - Sep 30 13 √ √ √ $4.90/person the viewing platform. Trail head on right just before parking lot at end of Narvaez Bay Road. Beaumont May 15 - Sep 30 15 √ $9.80 Mooring Buoys Rapidly rising 100 metres in elevation to the viewpoint, this trail branches off the Narvaez Bay trail and follows an old logging road up to an incredible Prevost Island I Roe Lake view of Boundary Pass. James Bay May 15 - Sep 30 10 √ √ $4.90/person Roe Lake Trail (45 minutes one way) Saturna Island Moderate 1.5km from South Otter Bay Road. Narvaez Bay May 15 - Sep 30 7 √ √ √ $4.90/person Lyall Creek This trail leads into the uplands above Shingle Bay to Roe Lake, F Cabbage Island then steeply descends to the Magic Lake Estates subdivision. L yall Creek Trail (40 minutes one way) Cabbage Island May 15 - Sep 30 5 √ √ $4.90/person Moderate-Advanced 2km from either Narvaez Bay Road or the east end of Mooring Buoys May 15 - Sep 30 10 √ $9.80 Valley Road. Park at pull-off on East Point Road. * RESERVABLE ON-LINE AT WWW.PCCAMPING.CA OR BY PHONE AT 1-877-RESERVE. J Roesland **  A party includes up to 8 people with a maximum of 4 persons aged 16 years or older, and 1 vehicle. Descending from Narvaez Bay Road, the initially steep trail passes by a Maximum 2 tents, or 1 RV or 1 motorhome per site. Additional vehicle fee is $6.80. Roe Islet Trail (15 minutes one way) mossy waterfall then levels off quickly. The hike continues through the camping, mooring and docking Easy 0.5km from parking lot to viewpoint. forested heart of the island and follows the creek to end at East Point Road. Things you need to know about camping Things you need to know about Visiting during the off-season Quick access to a former cottage resort dating back to the early • Bring plenty of drinking water with you. mooring and docking • Gates are locked during the winter at McDonald and Prior Centennial, and camping 1900s. To the north of Ella Bay, a short rustic trail on Roe Islet • You must have a valid permit at all times. Payment is in cash only. • Fees apply after 3 p.m. D Tumbo Island is prohibited. leads to a viewpoint. The islet access may be exposed to water at Exact change is preferable in case the visitor services personnel • Rafting is prohibited. One vessel only per buoy. high tides. Please refer to tide tables at information kiosk. TEMOSEN (te-mo-son) Trail (90-minute loop) have missed you. • Backcountry campsites are accessible year • Vessel size guideline on mooring buoys: round. No fees are charged during the off- Easy 3.5km around Tumbo Island. • Maximum length of stay is 14 days per calendar year. • Up to 15m with winds under 30 knots season and services are reduced. This trail provides multiple ocean views of Cabbage Island across from Reef • Y ou must be at least 19 years of age to obtain a camping permit. • Up to 12m with winds from 30-37 knots A public safety closure is in effect at Sidney Harbour and the San Juan Islands, as it wanders through Garry oak, Arbutus • Consumption of alcohol is permitted only at your registered campsite • Mooring is prohibited when wind speeds exceed 37 knots. Spit from November 1 to the end of February to and coastal Douglas Fir forest, and marshes. or onboard your vessel. • Docks at Sidney Spit and Princess Bay (Princess Margaret) facilitate hunting by Coast Salish First Nations. (Note: a life tenancy agreement is in place for the house. • Visitors camping at Sidney Spit must be registered before the last are removed for the winter from Oct. 1 to May 14. Please respect the resident’s privacy). ferry leaves the island for the day. Traditional hunting by First Nations occurs in the park reserve. Consider wearing bright colours, • Although potable water is available at Sidney Spit, the sodium content is high and is not recommended for people with health conditions. particularly in the winter. For public safety reasons, if you observe people hunting in the park, please contact Parks Canada at 1-877-852-3100. you and your national park reserve In order for you to enjoy a safe and memorable experience and to protect this special LEAVE NO TRACE place, please adhere to the Leave No Trace outdoor ethics when visiting the park. Don’t just do it... Travel and camp on durable Leave what you find and take Be considerate of others Don’t play with fire! Prevent conflict with wild animals Manage your plan it first surfaces what you bring Others have the right to enjoy the park Fires are prohibited everywhere in the Viewing wildlife is a unique way to connect with four-legged friend Because this is the best way to Many areas of the park are very sensitive Keep in mind that every item removed or in peace and quiet. park, including on the beaches and nature. Make it a safe and rewarding experience: Others may not appreciate your have a safe and enjoyable visit. to human use and it takes several years for introduced threatens the integrity of the park. n  Consume alcohol only at your below high tide mark; the only exception n  Store your food and garbage where wildlife can’t dog’s company. Unleashed dogs n  Check weather forecast and eroded soil to re-build. n  Leave natural and cultural objects such campsite or in a properly equipped, is in the fire rings provided in drive- get at it. may damage sensitive plants, in campgrounds. The risk is too great harass wildlife or disturb cultural sea conditions. n  Stay on designated trails. as flowers, plants, antlers, rocks, shells, moored vessel. n  Admire wild animals from a distance. Leave plenty in such a dry area, especially during items. Even their scent can scare n  Be responsible for your own n  Camp only in designated areas and use driftwood, bricks and other artefacts n  Respect quiet hours in campgrounds of space for animals that may seem to be in distress, safety and the safety of your tent pads where provided. undisturbed for others to discover and enjoy. - 10 p.m. – 8 a.m. summer drought conditions. especially seal pups. Attempting to assist them often nesting birds away. n  Do not collect deadwood, bark or n  Keep your pet leashed at group. n  Respect closures for Special Preservation n  Pack out all garbage including dog feces. n  Respect no-wake zones in moorage harms these animals. branches from the forest. all times. Areas. Stay at least 100 metres from islets. There are no garbage facilities on the islands. areas. n  Take particular care on shorelines, wetlands and n  Use a gas stove for cooking. n  Take with you anything left n  Bike on traffic roads. Cycling on park trails or intertidal areas; they are critical habitats for birds de-activated roads is prohibited. and other marine creatures. behind by your dog. n  Respect Marine Wildlife Viewing Guidelines. contact information Just a click away! Visit our website where you can get Park Office Emergency Numbers copies of the park’s other publications, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Police, Fire, Ambulance 911 including the Visitor Guide and the Sidney Operations Centre Summer Fun Guide. Check-out any 2220 Harbour Road Marine Distress VHF Channel 16 current visitor advisories or area Summer Fun Guide Sidney, B.C. V8L 2P6 Park offences or emergencies www.parkscanada.gc.ca/gulf closures before heading out. Looking for things to do in the park this summer? Check out the 1-877-852-3100 www.parkscanada.gc.ca/gulf 250-654-4000 park’s summer program guide where you’ll find a host of engaging Toll Free 1-866-944-1744 Summer interpretive programs and activities offered from June to August – Fun Guide2012 Gulf Islands National Park Reserve R64-377/2012E 978-1-100-19458-5 ideal for the whole family. Available online or ask park staff. Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada

Prevost Island 48˚ 50´ North 123˚ 23´ West Bennett Bay 48˚ 50´ North 123˚ 15´ West Winter Cove 48˚ 48´ North 123˚ 11´ West Cabbage Island 48˚ 47´ North 123˚ 05´ West A B C Samuel D Tumbo Island 48˚ 47´ North 123˚ 04´ West 0 0.5 1 km 0 0.25 0.5 km Island 0 0.25 0.5 km Pine Islet 0 0.5 1 km Peile Boat Pass Isabella Lane Strait of Georgia Point Trincomali Channel Campbell Strait of Georgia Bay Reef Harbour Private Cabbage Residence Winter Cove Island

Road Authorized Campbell Pt. Trail TEMOSEN (te-mo-son)Access Trail Only Wilks Authorized Campbell Tumbo Island Access Only Beach and Point Xwiwxwyus Tumbo Channel trail access Selby Bennett at low (kwik-wi-us) Trail Saturna Prevost Bay Rd. tide only Point James Island East Point Rd Island Mayne Winter Cove Rd Bay Bennett Saturna Island Bay Georgeson Island Island Authorized Access Only E Narvaez Bay 48˚ 46´ North 123˚ 6´ West Ferry to Vancouver 0 0.5 1km Galiano S t r a i t o f G e o r g i a Selby Tr i n c o m a l i C h a n n e l Montague Georgina Harbour Island Point Narvaez Bay Rd Cove Little Bay Annette Narvaez Point Narvaez Bay Trail Bay Activ e Pass

James Bay A B Bennett Saturna Monarch Head Trail Echo Bay Village Mayne Bay Island Hawkins I. Bay Georgeson Island Island Dinner Monarch Bay Belle Chain Islets Authorized Access Only Head C a p t a i n P a s s a g e Portlock Russell Island 48˚ 44´ North 123˚ 24´ West Point P Prevost N a v y C h a n n e l Anniversary Islet 0 0.5km Lot 65 Island (Little Samuel) Bright I. C Historic House Red I. North Winter Cove Cabbage D Pender Hope Lyle Creek 48˚ 48´ North 123˚ 10´ West Bay Island F Russell Island Lyall Harbour Island Otter P l u m p e r S o u n d F Tumbo Channel I. Bay Island Tumbo Channel J I Lyall Creek Loretta's Boiling Wood Roesland Reef Tyndall Lyall Creek Trail Wood Roe Lake Mt. East Point Crocker Warburton Pike Saturna Narvaez Bay E Haumea Trail Salt Spring Port Browning Point Island Island Thieves Bay Prior Centennial campground H G Taylor 0 0.5 1 Kilometres Fulford Harbour Point Beaumont/ Bedwell HarbourMt. Norman Russell P South Java I. Island S w a n s o n C h a n n e l Pender Boundary Pass Princess Margaret 48˚ 43´ North 123˚ 22´ West O Island Port Beaumont/Mt. Norman 48˚ 45´ North 123˚ 14´ West Chads 0 0.25 0.5 1 km Greenburn G Island Satellite Channel Lake Blunden I. Browning 0 0.5 1km Royal Arbutus O North Cove Point Princess Pender Canal Rd Isabella I. Margaret Island (Portland Is.) Moresby Mt. Norman Trail 0 0.25 0.5km S h u t e P a s s a g e Island H Beaumont Trail Pellow Islets Turnbull Pender Reef P r e v o s t P a s s a g e Canal Beaumont Trail Kanaka Bluff Trail Trail

Royal Cove Mt. Norman Swartz Bay Imrie I. 266 m Kanaka Princess Trail Authorized Ferry Terminal Canada - U.S.A. Border Bluff Access Only H Margaret Reay I. Pellow McDonald (Portland Is.) Islets 17 Greig I. Authorized Bedwell campground Access Only Dock I. Harbour South Pender Bedwell Authorized Island Access Only Princess Margaret Tsehum Harbour Shell Perimeter Trail Harbour K Beach Pat Bay Hwy. Authorized Access Only Princess Sidney N Bay Isle-de-Lis (Rum Island) Brackman Hood Summer walk-on ferry Roesland 48˚ 47´ North 123˚ 18´ West Island Tortoise I Island Islets J M 0 0.5 1km 17 South Otter Bay Rd. Sidney Spit N Sidney Spit 48˚ 38´ North 123˚ 19´ West 0 0.25 0.5 km 0 0.5 1 km Vancouver J Island Otter Bay Special Preservation Area Sidney Please stay on the Beach James Roe Islet Island M 0 0.25 km Island Roe Islet Trail Roe Lake Trail Rd. Harbour Bedwell Shingle Miners Bay Rd. Channel Ella Bay Sallas Rocks Museum Roe Lake Ferry from Sidney (summer) North M L Pender SKTAMEN (sk-thay-men) Trail D'Arcy ´ Island ´ Unit Galleon Island Rocks Way

L D’Arcy Island 48˚ 34´ North 123˚ 17´ West K Isle-de-Lis 48˚ 39´ North 123˚ 16´ West Anchoring Area LEGEND G 0 0.25km 0 0.1 0.2 km Moorage Camping Parking

Lagoon Trail G Beach Access Group Camping Park Office Authorized Access Only Dinghy Dock Drive-in Campsite Park Administration Mooring Buoys Picnic Area Trails

Eagle Potable Water Picnic Shelter Roads Islet Viewpoint Washrooms Ferry Routes

Hiking Bike Rack 0 2 4 km Sidney

Island Gulf Islands National Park Parks Canada Protected Authorized Reserve of Canada Marine Areas Access Only