Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park

The park extends over 185 hectares along the south side of Sechelt Peninsula, featuring natural coves, wetlands, and protected marine environments.

Established in 1971, the park gained its name from Larry Kelly, who used the cove for smuggling Chinese workers into the United States after the Canadian Pacific Railway completion.

The protected waters and surrounding lands hold connections to Indigenous Peoples, whose teachings and traditions remain part of the regional heritage.

Visitors can reach the park through a 4-kilometer hiking trail from the Highway 101 parking lot or by boat through Welcome Pass during low tide.

The marine sanctuary contains multiple eye bolts installed along the shoreline, allowing boats to secure themselves with stern pins in the protected waters.

Location: Sunshine Coast Regional District

Inception: 1971

GPS coordinates: 49.51639,-123.95750

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:18