Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park

Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located on Galiano Island, one of the Gulf Islands off BC's South Coast in Canada. It is accessible by BC Ferries from Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island or Tsawwassen on the Mainland. The Island's ferry terminal is at Sturdies Bay, about 6km from Montague.

A panoramic view of Montague Harbour marine park during a busy Labour Day long weekend

It is a very popular anchorage in the summer months and mooring buoys are provided by the park for visiting boats. It is also a popular spot for kayakers to stop for a night. The park has great camping with sites overlooking the water, picnic tables and pit toilets. It is on a peninsula with beaches and rock pools to play in and explore. There is a small marina within walking distance from the park which stocks basic supplies.

  • Arbutus menziesii, giant specimen, Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Marine Park.jpg
  • Looking down into reef, Montague Harbour Provincial Marine Park
  • Montague Harbour Provincial Marine Park, tidal lagoon with view of Mt. Sutil.jpg
  • Memorial for Victims of the "Cap Rouge II" Shipwreck at Montague Park
  • Sunset, Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Marine Park

References
  • "Montague Harbour Marine Park". BC Geographical Names.
  • BC Parks webpage
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