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Expand Up @@ -21,53 +21,66 @@ Resources: [BC Parks Camping][bc-parks] // [Parks Canada Camping][pc-parks] //
- ~30 km cycling from King George
- ~50 km cycling from Waterfront via Central Valley Greenway

oTENTik available May 15 to Sept 15 <ParkReserveLink
🛖🔌 oTENTik available May 15 to Sept 15 <ParkReserveLink
park={Park.FortLangleyNHS} />

The tent has outlets, includes a fridge and even an electric kettle. The fort
has flush toilets but no showers and the ~150 CAD fee hits hard (though it fits
6 people), so a one-night stay is just right. There are barbecue stoves in a
shared area and each cabin has a propane stove.
The tent has heating and outlets, includes a mini fridge and even an electric
kettle. The fort has flush toilets and WiFi but no showers. There are barbecue
stoves in a shared area and each cabin has a propane stove. Alcohol permitted
after 5 pm within camping area. The ~150 CAD fee hits hard, though each cabin
fits 6 people.

#### [K7: Gulf Islands National Park Reserve][gulf-np]
[gulf-np]:https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/gulf

Routes to Swartz Bay:
Routes to the Islands:

- **~01 km Canada Line + 620 / 900 (Summer Bike Bus) to Tsawwassen** + Ferry
- ~50 km cycling from New Westminster to Tsawwassen + Ferry
- ~65 km cycling from Waterfront via Central Valley to Tsawwassen + Ferry

Round trip [SWB-TSA ferries tickets][swb-tsa] with bicycles costs about $20 per
person. Bike Bus usually runs July through August, [double check exact
dates][bike-bus].
Round trip from Tsawwassen ([Swartz Bay][swb-tsa], Otter Bay, Village Bay, Lyall
Harbour) with bicycles costs about $20 per person. Bike Bus usually runs July
through August, [double check exact dates][bike-bus].

[swb-tsa]: https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/daily/SWB-TSA

⛺ frontcountry campsites available (May 15 to Sept 30) <ParkReserveLink
park={Park.GulfIslandsNPR} />

- ~03 km to [SMONEĆTEN (Vancouver Island)][smonecten] <ParkReserveLink
park={Park.SMONEĆTEN} />
- ~05 km to [Prior Centennial (Pender Island)][prior-centennial]
- ~03 km from Swartz Bay to [SMONEĆTEN (Vancouver Island)][smonecten]
<ParkReserveLink park={Park.SMONEĆTEN} />
- ~05 km from Otter Bay to [Prior Centennial (Pender Island)][prior-centennial]
<ParkReserveLink park={Park.PriorCentennial} />
- ~?? km to [Sidney Spit (Sidney Island)][sidney-spit] 🚱🚳 <ParkReserveLink
park={Park.SidneySpit} />

#TODO: has shower?

[smonecten]: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/gulf/activ/camping/campinglavantpays-frontcountrycamping#McDonald
[prior-centennial]: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/gulf/activ/camping/campinglavantpays-frontcountrycamping#PriorCentennial
[sidney-spit]: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/gulf/activ/camping/campinglavantpays-frontcountrycamping#SidneySpit

The most accessible campground is SMONEĆTEN, with easy access to the Lochside
Cycling Trail (from Swartz Bay to Downtown Victoria). The downside is that some
campsites are too close to the highway.

The most reserved campground is Sidney Spit. It does not have potable water
available, but it's not accessible by car so it tends to be easier to book,
though it's necessary to time the [Sidney Ferry][sidney-spit-ferry] and **Parks
Canada does not allow bikes on Sidney Spit, the ferry won't take them**.
The most accessible campground is SMONEĆTEN. It's just 3 km away from Swartz Bay
and has easy access to the Lochside Cycling Trail (Swartz Bay to Downtown
Victoria). The campground is primitive (pit toilets, no electricity, **no
showers**), no campsite escapes from ferry and airplane noises during the day
and most campsites campsites are too close to the highway (**road noise**).
Panorama Recreation Center is relatively close (~8 km), offering showers for 2
CAD.

Prior Centennial is a smaller campground, not as close to an airport or harbour
so less noisy than SMONEĆTEN, but still pretty close to a local road and a
lodge. It's a primitive campground (pit toilets, no electricity, **no
showers**), but the lodge nearby has restaurant and looks quite fancy.

The most reserved campground is Sidney Spit. Also primitive (pit toilets, no
electricity, **no showers**), and there's **no potable water** available on the
island. It's not accessible by car so it tends to be easier to book, though it's
necessary to time the [Sidney Ferry][sidney-spit-ferry] (book round-trip!) and
**Parks Canada does not allow bikes on Sidney Spit, the ferry won't take them**.
There is no garbage bin on the island so you have to take your trash back with
you, along a 1 km walk to the ferry harbour. Despite all challenges, it's a
stunning place and the whole island can be explored.

[sidney-spit-ferry]: https://www.sidneyspitferry.com/schedule

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Island][portland-island] all have first-come first-served campgrounds (no
reservations); great for kayak touring, but might need to arrive early.

#TODO: has shower?

[saturna-island]: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/gulf/activ/camping/campinglarrierepays-backcountrycamping#Saturna
[pender-island]: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/gulf/activ/camping/campinglarrierepays-backcountrycamping#Pender
[darcy-island]: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/gulf/activ/camping/campinglarrierepays-backcountrycamping#Darcy
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Between Narvaez Bay and Shingle Bay, the former is more bike friendly (short
trail to get there and has bike racks) and the latter is more car accessible
(only a short walk from the parking lot).

Ferry from Tsawwassen to Mayne Island then another to Pender Island.
(only a short walk from the parking lot). All campgrounds are primitive
(pit/compost toilets, no electricity, **no showers**) and have **no potable
water**.

#### [K8 & K9: Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse][fort-rodd-fisgard-nhs]
[fort-rodd-fisgard-nhs]: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/fortroddhill

oTENTik available (🚫 closed in 2024 for restorations) <ParkReserveLink
🛖 oTENTik available 🚫 closed in 2024 for restorations <ParkReserveLink
park={Park.FisgardLighthouseNHS} />

#### [K10: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve][pacific-rim-npr]
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⛺ frontcountry campsites available (May 15 to Sept 30) <ParkReserveLink
park={Park.PacificRimNPR} />

oTENTik available at Green Point (May through October)
🛖 oTENTik available at Green Point (May through October)

📛 Discovery Pass Applies

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