Porpoise Bay Provincial Park, Sechelt: Address, Phone Number, Porpoise Bay Provincial Park Reviews: 4.5/5
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park
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Restaurants
40 within 3 miles
The Blue Heron Inn
275
1.1 mi$$$$ • Seafood • Canadian • Gluten Free Options
Lighthouse Pub
793
1.5 mi$$ - $$$ • Beer restaurants • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Options
Lucky's Smokehouse
137
1.9 mi$$ - $$$ • Southwestern • Bar • Barbecue
Basted Baker
293
2.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • Canadian
Angelo's Pizza & Donairs
21
1.8 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Pizza
The Daily Roast Fine Coffee Company Inc.
36
2 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • Canadian
The Old Boot Eatery
216
2.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Canadian
Batch 44 Brewery & Kitchen
22
2 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • Pub • Canadian
Starbucks
15
2 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Cafe
The Bakery
152
2.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Bakeries • Cafe • Canadian
Attractions
23 within 6 miles
Burnett Falls Park
47
0.1 miWaterfalls
Sechelt Heritage Hidden Groves
84
2.3 miForests
Sechelt Visitor Centre
63
2.4 miVisitor Centers
Ravens Cry Theatre
12
2 miTheaters
Sechelt Inlets Marine Provincial Park
4
2.1 miParks
Davis Bay Beach
29
Beaches
The Bricker Cider Company
23
Breweries
Grove Front Gallery
3
2.3 miArt Galleries
Sechelt Farmers & Artisans Market
2
2.3 miFlea & Street Markets • Farmers Markets
Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden
12
3 miNature & Wildlife Areas • Gardens
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4.5
182 reviews
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Herb L
Vancouver, Canada1 contribution
Calm clear shallow waters make for a great time kayaking/canoeing/paddle boarding or swimming. Unlike most beaches in the area, this beach is sandy. Can get crowded on weekends and holidays. Parking lot is quite big though it is bit of a walk.
Written March 26, 2022
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HelenP1963
Cochrane, Canada86 contributions
We enjoyed this campground so much we stayed 2 extra nights.
Sites are very much in the trees so we did not use our solar panels much! Sites nicely spaced out. Washroom and showers super clean.
Notice some reviews state they are upset that there are no individual firepits but that did not bother us at all.
Good value for money and plenty to do in the area.
Sites are very much in the trees so we did not use our solar panels much! Sites nicely spaced out. Washroom and showers super clean.
Notice some reviews state they are upset that there are no individual firepits but that did not bother us at all.
Good value for money and plenty to do in the area.
Written April 23, 2021
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Andrea T
Roberts Creek, Canada23 contributions
Family
By far the best beaches in the area. Day use area has lots of free parking, the beaches are sandy and at low tide you can go far out. Lots of sea planes to watch take off and land as near the terminal in Sechelt. Washrooms are usually clean and modern with some scattered out houses. One of my favourite parks. They also have a good group campsite close to the beach!
Written August 27, 2018
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Paul Linda N
Vancouver169 contributions
Friends
We love this beautiful park. Unfortunately since they removed parking fees it is a place that dog owners come to set their dogs free. Even though dogs are not permitted on the beach or picnic areas, and must be on a leash walking through the woods they never are. At times we have been threatened by large loose dogs, owners have no concern and take no responsibility. We are upset as this is a favorite place for us. Last Sunday during our picnic on the beach a dog came over and had a large poop next to us. Gross, the owner didn't even apologize. We are really sick of it and the dog owners ruin something otherwise beautiful.
Written April 21, 2015
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Scorpio-1001
Vancouver, Canada645 contributions
Couples
Wife and I wanted to go to the sunchine coast on a short camping trip. We chose Porpoise Bay provincial park. Park is on the ocean. nice beach, a couple of walking trails. there is play ground for kids.
They have flush toilet and hot showers. Washroom were ralatively clean and well maintained.
The sites are big and very well maintianed and clean. here is not fire pit in the endividial sites there are a few communial fir pit. but there is currently a fire ban. I asked ranger if i could use a propane fit pit he said yes.
The only reason I am not giving this park an excellent rating is because at about 7am every morning the float planes seemed to take off at that time on the ocean very close to the park. Go figure . If is quite during at night. but during the day there are a few float planes taking off. they are noisy if you are tring to sleep in.
I would stay at this park again. it is nice.
They have flush toilet and hot showers. Washroom were ralatively clean and well maintained.
The sites are big and very well maintianed and clean. here is not fire pit in the endividial sites there are a few communial fir pit. but there is currently a fire ban. I asked ranger if i could use a propane fit pit he said yes.
The only reason I am not giving this park an excellent rating is because at about 7am every morning the float planes seemed to take off at that time on the ocean very close to the park. Go figure . If is quite during at night. but during the day there are a few float planes taking off. they are noisy if you are tring to sleep in.
I would stay at this park again. it is nice.
Written September 15, 2017
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bengZ5533ST
Barcelona, Spain18 contributions
Couples
Was looking for a place with a nice beach, trees and lots of picnic tables and this place had them all. Lots of families but was not crowded and only a few minutes away from downtown Sechelt.
Written August 21, 2016
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Rose S
Nanaimo, Canada528 contributions
This is a great campsite, sites are roomy and very clean. We stayed here for 2 nights. Bring water shoes for the beach and for the showers. You have to press the shower 5-7 times before it gets warm enough to get in. Make sure you put stuff on the bench outside your stall otherwise your stuff will get wet. I wouldn't drink the water, bring your own to be on the safe side. We stayed on lot #4 which had nice evening sun.
Written May 14, 2016
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beenie53
Halfmoon Bay, Canada19 contributions
Family
There is a lovely beach trail to walk your dog and a salmon spawning river to observe in the fall. The campsite is amazing. We used to family camp there every summer. It is still so popular it is a good idea to reserve.
Written April 15, 2015
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lazigirl
Vernon, Canada748 contributions
Very nice Provincial park. Good sized camping areas with good shade and privacy- mainly flat. Water scattered around. No Sani dump.
The showers were very dirty, mens and women's with no where to put shampoo etc except on a dirty floor.
On our first night, a group of men were shouting loudly for a couple of hours until very late. Second night peaceful.
The showers were very dirty, mens and women's with no where to put shampoo etc except on a dirty floor.
On our first night, a group of men were shouting loudly for a couple of hours until very late. Second night peaceful.
Written September 12, 2019
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Y5977OCcarmenb
Sechelt, Canada6 contributions
Family
Campground is amazing, sites offer generous, fairly private settings. Group fire rings to bring people together and you can reach the playground, picnic area and beach in minutes.
Written January 15, 2019
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John B
Vancouver, Canada
Parking is a 2-vehicle maximum per camp site, but what about a trailer/camper? Does a trailer count as a 3rd vehicle?
Corrine R
1 contribution
How is the vehicle noise at the campsites that back onto Sechelt Inlet Rd? Is it loud?
There are communal fire rings and the site says you cant have fire at individual campsites. Does this restriction apply to propane fire pits?
redcedarwoman
Sechelt, Canada3 contributions
Yes you can have propane fire pits, with a small flame, I believe under a six inch flame.
vc0nn0lly
Abbotsford, Canada
Can we bring portable fire pit , propane?
Langley2010
Vancouver, Canada36 contributions
Yes.
Marmylade
B.C.31 contributions
Any suggestions on best campsites? We have a small Boler trailer with an add a room so need a bit of width and a FLAT campsite. Thanks!!
Teresa H
Texada Island, Canada6,441 contributions
Most of the sites are flat and quite large- if you are from BC then these are typical BC Park sites. When you call to reserve, you can request flat and large, they will tell you this information AND if you want close to washrooms, communal fire pit, playground or beach. Highly recommend reservations, especially if camping on a weekend in June, July or August.
Frequently Asked Questions about Porpoise Bay Provincial Park
- Hotels near Porpoise Bay Provincial Park:
- (0.00 mi) Wilderness Resort and Retreat
- (0.17 mi) Beachfront Home with Incredible Oceanside Views
- (0.06 mi) SANDY BEACH HOUSE on the Sunshine Coast (Sechelt)
- (1.71 mi) Above the Inlet B and B and Vacation Rentals
- (3.25 mi) Tranquility Bay Waterfront Inn
- Restaurants near Porpoise Bay Provincial Park:
- (2.17 mi) Basted Baker
- (1.15 mi) The Blue Heron Inn
- (2.31 mi) Shift Kitchen & Bar
- (1.54 mi) Lighthouse Pub
- (2.17 mi) The Bakery
- Attractions near Porpoise Bay Provincial Park:
- (0.12 mi) Burnett Falls Park
- (0.88 mi) Tofino Air Tours
- (2.72 mi) Pedals & Paddles Adventure Sports
- (0.91 mi) Sunshine Coast Air
- (9.23 mi) Talaysay Tours