Penrose Island Marine Provincial Park, Canadian provincial park
Penrose Island Marine Provincial Park is a marine protected area located between Fitz Hugh Sound and Rivers Inlet, comprising multiple islands and islets. The park covers more than 2000 hectares with rocky shorelines, thick coastal forests, and several sheltered anchorages.
The area served as a fishing and gathering site for Indigenous communities and is now managed as a protected space. This designation preserves both the natural environment and its connection to long-standing patterns of land use.
The area has been used by the Owikeeno First Nations for gathering shellfish across many generations. Visitors can observe signs of these traditional practices woven into the landscape today.
There are no facilities or buildings on the island, so visitors must bring all necessary supplies and prepare for a wilderness experience. Camping is allowed in backcountry areas, with Clam Bay being the best option for those arriving by boat.
The location remains completely undeveloped and largely untouched by human activity, with thick undergrowth and rocky terrain that makes finding suitable camping spots challenging. These raw conditions appeal to experienced outdoor enthusiasts seeking genuine solitude.
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