Francis Point Provincial Park

Francis Point Provincial Park is a protected natural area on the Sunshine Coast featuring forested wetlands and rocky coastal trails. The pathways provide views across the Georgia Strait while passing through diverse habitats.

The area received official protection status in 2004 from the British Columbia government. This action was taken to safeguard the natural ecosystems along the Sunshine Coast region.

The trail network includes interpretive signs that detail the environmental significance of local lichen species and their regeneration patterns.

Access is gained via Francis Peninsula Road near Pender Harbour with an unpaved parking area at the trailhead. Trail conditions vary with the seasons, so visitors should prepare accordingly.

The park serves as an important refuge for western painted turtles within its protected wetlands. These amphibians are among the less obvious inhabitants visitors may encounter or learn about.

Location: Sunshine Coast Regional District

Inception: May 17, 2004

GPS coordinates: 49.61000,-124.05722

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10