Gibson Marine Provincial Park

Gibson Marine Provincial Park is a coastal park on Flores Island covering about 143 hectares with several natural warm springs throughout the area. The park has a sheltered anchorage in Matilda Inlet and walking trails that move through the landscape.

The park was established in 1967 and contains remains of an old telegraph line and a former homestead near Whitesand Cove. These structures show the early settlement and connections that developed in this island area.

The park sits within the homeland of the Ahousaht First Nations, with place names drawn from local language and culture. Visitors can see old shell heaps and culturally modified trees at several spots, showing how long people have lived and worked in this area.

To reach the park, visitors need a boat from Tofino to Ahousaht since only water taxis are available for access. The best time to travel is during calm weather when water transportation runs more reliably.

The park connects to the Wild Side Trail, a lengthy walking route from Ahousaht to Cow Bay that mixes sandy beaches with forest paths across headlands. This trail offers varied scenery on a single route along the coast.

Location: Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

Inception: November 13, 1967

GPS coordinates: 49.26670,-126.06700

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02