Sargeant Bay Provincial Park, provincial park in British Columbia, Canada
Sargeant Bay Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, just west of Sechelt on the southern Sunshine Coast. Created in 1990 at 57 hectares, it was expanded to about 146 hectares in 1997. It lies in the Sunshine Coast Regional District, 7.9 km east of Sechelt, and reaches 47 metres above sea level.
Early inhabitants used this area for fishing and gathering food from the land and sea. The park was established in 1990 and later expanded to protect larger natural areas and provide better access for visitors.
Sargeant Bay Provincial Park takes its name from the bay it fronts, a name used locally before the park was created in 1990. Visitors today use the shoreline for beach walks, birdwatching and paddling, and the surrounding forest for hiking. The park lies in the traditional territory of the shíshálh Nation, whose main community is at Sechelt, about 8 km east.
The park is open during daylight hours only, with no overnight camping available, but picnic areas are provided for visitors. Water is cold with no lifeguards present, and pets must be leashed and kept off beaches while staying away from backcountry areas due to wildlife safety.
More than 157 bird species have been recorded in the park, making it a destination for serious bird watchers. The mix of wetlands, forest, and ocean shoreline creates ideal conditions for numerous bird habitats to thrive.
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