The emerald shores and unspoiled bays of the Octopus Islands Marine Park are a longtime haven and popular destination for boaters and kayakers exploring the beauty of B.C.’s Inside Passage.
“It’s definitely a favourite spot for recreational boaters,” says George Creek, president of the B.C. Marine Parks Forever Society, of the reserve on the northeastern reaches of Quadra Island.
Creek has fond memories of anchoring for days at a time, noodling around the nooks and bays of the park, accessible only by boat, and exploring the rocky, forested shores.
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The park also offers swimming, hiking, fishing, scuba diving and wilderness-camping opportunities. A portage route to Small Inlet Provincial Park on the west side of Quadra Island can be accessed from the Octopus Islands.
“It’s a good place to get away from it all,” said George Creek, president of the B.C. Marine Parks Forever Society. “It also has good anchorages and a hiking trail to a lake, which makes it a popular destination for boaters.”
Octopus Islands Marine Provincial Park was established in 1974 to provide opportunities for marine recreation and protect a fragile coastal western hemlock ecosystem and habitat for a variety of marine species.