Vargas Island Provincial Park, Provincial park on Vargas Island, British Columbia
The park encompasses 5,805 hectares of land, including sandy beaches, tidal flats, forested areas, and protected marine zones along the Pacific coast.
The designation of Vargas Island as a provincial park occurred on July 13, 1995, as part of the Clayoquot Land-Use Decision in British Columbia.
Indigenous communities maintained connections to Vargas Island for generations, utilizing the natural resources and establishing traditional practices in the region.
Visitors need to arrive by boat or kayak from Tofino, bringing necessary camping supplies as the park offers basic facilities near the beach.
The park contains 1,543 hectares of upland territory and 4,262 hectares of foreshore, supporting populations of black bears, wolves, and marine mammals.
Location: Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District
Inception: July 13, 1995
Website: https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/vargas_is
GPS coordinates: 49.17920,-126.02800
Latest update: March 16, 2025 17:16
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