Rebecca Spit Marine Provincial Park — Attraction in Area B (Discovery Islands/Mainland Inlets)

A day-use only park with a level walking trail around the waterfront perimeter. View to the west is nice, Drew Harbour, boats sometimes moor there, but the view to the east is, in my opinion, better - a long, driftwood beach, other Discovery Islands, and the mainland mountains and the entrance area of Desolation Sound in the distance.

While it is a day-use only park, there is a We Wai Kai Nation tent and rv campground just before the entrance to this park.

Too many campgrounds today have a barren, industrial look to them, basically look like gravel or concrete slab parking lots for rv, but this one is different, lots of trees, a more traditional looking campground.

Some camping lots are right on the tidal water's edge of the bay, Drew Harbour, formed by Rebecca Spit, other lots are higher up in a quiet forested area on the far side of the road.

You can't see what is called Desolation Sound from here - you would have to arrange for or join a boat or kayak tour from Cortes Island, Quadra Island or Campbell River. Or from a mainland location. The actual name on maps of what is sometimes called Desolation Sound is the Homfray Channel area, plus mainland fjords northeast of the Homfray Channel. A supernatural looking area more appreciated for that supernatural look today than when Captain Vancouver apparently thought it desolate/spooky looking while mapping...

Rebecca Spit Provincial Park is just a short drive from the ferry terminals from Vancouver Island or Cortez Island. On one side of the narrow strip of land is Heriot Bay which offers quiet waters for swimming, kayakers and family picnics. There were several boats moored out in the bay adding to how pretty the area is. On the other side of the spit are stunning views of other islands, the distant mountains and ocean wildlife such as seals, sea lions, and if you are lucky whales and dolphins. There are several parking lots, outhouse style washrooms and benches can be found at various spots along the path. This is an easy walk along wide dirt and stone paths and mostly flat ground. There are a few areas where there are exposed tree roots but this is a walk that should be able to be enjoyed by most. There are picnic tables in certain spots on both sides of the spit. The beaches are rocky with lots of lovely driftwood however signs are posted advising nothing is to be removed from the park. I highly recommend walking the length...

Probably one of the nicest Provincial parks in British Columbia. While it is small, you can have a very easy 5 kilometre walk through old growth Coastal Douglas Fir forest, a naturalizing ecosystem and extensive variety of flora. In addition, the bird life - from eagles to chickadees - leaves you feel like walking in a jungle. Plus you have ocean and harbour on either side of the trail. If you are lucky, you'll see or hear a humpback...