Saltery Bay Provincial Park, Nature reserve in qathet Regional District, Canada.

Saltery Bay Provincial Park is a coastal reserve in the qathet region where forests and rocky terrain meet the waters of Jervis Inlet. The area features natural shorelines and dense woodland that cover a compact space where freshwater streams join the saltwater environment.

Established in 1962, the park takes its name from a fish cannery that operated near the site around the turn of the 20th century. Long before settlers arrived, the area was hunting and fishing grounds for various First Nations, and large shell middens show it was a traditional gathering place.

The park takes its name from a fish cannery that operated near the site around the turn of the 20th century. Long before settlers arrived, the area was a hunting and fishing ground for First Nations, and heaps of shells show it was a traditional gathering place.

The park lies along Highway 101, about 1 km north of the BC Ferries Saltery Bay terminal and roughly 27 km south of Powell River. It has 42 pitches for tents and motorhomes, some reservable, plus a sanitary building. The camping and picnic areas are separate, and the dive site Mermaid Cove sits just offshore.

The location at Jervis Inlet's entrance creates a rare opportunity to observe brackish water mixing and the interaction between terrestrial and marine ecosystems. This transition zone supports specialized plants and wildlife that thrive in this border environment.