Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park

The park spans 84 square kilometers along the British Columbia coast, featuring steep cliffs, dense forests, and protected waters with numerous islands and coves.

Captain George Vancouver encountered this area in 1792, when a smallpox outbreak and seasonal hunting activities had temporarily emptied the First Nations settlements.

The Tla'amin, Homalco, and Klahoose First Nations have maintained connections to these waters, using them for traditional food gathering and cultural practices.

Visitors access the park through Lund, with 11 designated campgrounds offering tent spaces and facilities across Desolation Sound, Copeland Islands, and Malaspina Marine Parks.

The marine environment contains waters warm enough for swimming, multiple sheltered bays for anchoring vessels, and extensive eelgrass beds supporting diverse aquatic life.

Location: qathet Regional District

Inception: 1973

GPS coordinates: 50.11233,-124.68837

Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:42