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Main Lake/ Village Bay Lake Provincial Park
Main Lake Provincial Park on Quadra Island encompasses six lakes and protects a biologically diverse freshwater system that includes more than 72 bird species and 234 plant species. The park, which was established in 1997, offers significant wilderness recreation opportunities, including wilderness camping, canoeing, kayaking and hiking.
Read MoreVisitors to the park can see a variety of wildlife, including wolves, cougars, owls, bald eagles, hawks, osprey, peregrine falcons and wintering swans. The geography of the park is exceptional, with spectacular physical features such as narrow channels, limestone sinkholes, waterfalls and the close proximity of marine and freshwater ecosystems.
The Main Lake chain of interconnected lakes forms the largest freshwater waterway in the Gulf and Discovery Islands. Main Lake, Village Bay Lake and Mine Lake are connected by narrow, shallow marshes navigable by canoes and dinghies only. Other lakes can be reached via rough, user-created portage routes.
Established Date: April 30, 1996
Park Size: 3,530 hectares
Drew Harbour & Rebecca Spit Marine Provincial Park
Rebecca Spit Marine Provincial Park – a narrow hook of land on the east side of Quadra Island – is an excellent area for beach exploration and picnicking. Sandy beaches line both sides of the 2-km spit at this popular day-use park overlooking sheltered Drew Harbour, a favourite anchorage for boaters.
Read MoreWalking trails lead along both sides of Rebecca Spit and offer ample opportunities for exploring the beach, which contains a high concentration of driftwood. Swimming, fishing and kayaking are all popular activities at Rebecca Spit’s large picnic area.
Facilities include picnic tables overlooking the beach, a grass playing field and wheelchair accessible pit toilets at the boat launch parking area and at the southern parking lot. Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
Special Features
The more than 2 km sand spit is a unique natural feature. The eastern shoreline at Rebecca Spit is also known for its high accumulations of driftwood.
Established Date: July 7, 1959
Park Size: 177 hectares
Rental Rates
| SUP’s | 3-hour | 6-hour |
|---|---|---|
| Adult plastic | 55 | 90 |
| Junior plastic | 45 | 80 |
| Sit on Top Kayak | 3-hour | 6-hour |
|---|---|---|
| Adult plastic | 55 | 90 |
| Junior plastic | 45 | 80 |
| Peddle Boat (4 person) | $37/hr | 180 |
| Canoe (Multi Size) | Full day (6 hrs ) | Overnight (24hr rate) |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | 140 ($85 per day after 24hrs) |
| Accessory | 3-hour | 6-hour |
|---|---|---|
| Snorkel | 15 | 25 |
More Options
| Car kits for roof racks (straps and foam blocks) | $25 per kit |
| ** Shuttle drop off and pick up available on overnight rentals only with 24hrs notice. | $100 round trip |
A Few Important Points
- Must have experience and ability to perform self and assisted rescues.
- Must book 24hr in advance
- For reservations a credit card is required with a 50% deposit to hold your reservation.
- 7 days notice is required for a full refund with cancellation. Cancellation within 7 days 50% deposit stays retained.
- A waiver of liability must be signed prior to departure.
- Those under 19 years of age must have a signed consent from parent or guardian.
