Sidney Spit

Park: Gulf Islands National Park

Map

NTS 92B/11

Elevations (in meters)
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Sidney Island Ferry Trailhead: Drive north from Victoria to Sidney, turn right at Beacon Ave and drive down to the waterfront.

The ferry service is run by Alpine, check their website for information or call them at (250) 474-5145.

As of August 2001 Alpine was not offering service to Portland Island but were keeping a list of interested parities in order to guage interest for a possible future expansion of the service.

Uses

BackpackEasy.15 minutes one way.Suitable all year.
Dayhike1 boot (easy). Suitable all year.
Sea kayakUnrated.  

Description

This fabulous marine park offers white sand beaches, tidal flats and salt marshes. Bird watching is one of the many great activities that can be enjoyed in this park.

Features

This trail features beaches.

Comments

Not serviced by BC ferries, need to either have own boat, rent kayaks, or arrange transport (private ferry service from Sidney, only during the summer?)

For additional information see:

  • http://www.sidneyisland.ca/index.html.
  • Service-providers

    Trailhead Transportation
    Tumus Marine(250) 812-4229

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