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Discovery Island Marine Park

Vancouver Island · about 18 min from Victoria · 1 reservable site

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No observation availableavailability unverified this weekend (Fri 23–Sun 25)Fresh complete observations are not available; check the official reservation service

Vancouver Island · 1 reservable site · about 18 min from Victoria
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Discovery Island Marine Park has one designated camping area that offers open field camping. No facilities are provided other than a pit toilet. Fees apply for overnight camping and are payable at self registration vaults, located at the information shelter.…more

Discovery Island Marine Park has one designated camping area that offers open field camping. No facilities are provided other than a pit toilet. Fees apply for overnight camping and are payable at self registration vaults, located at the information shelter. The camping area is located just southwest of Pandora Hill. There is a camping fee and services provided year-round. The park is accessible from Victoria, where paddlers can launch from Cattle Point, just north of the Oak Bay Marina. Kayakers paddling between Oak Bay and Discovery Island will be delighted by the wildlife along this route, which features a sensitive seabird nesting area and ecological reserve. Sightings of seals, sea lions, otters and bald eagles are common around the park.

Questions campers ask

Is Discovery Island Marine Park sold out this weekend?

Availability is unverified. Missing or stale observations do not mean sold out. Check the official reservation service.

When do Discovery Island Marine Park reservations open?

New dates open 3 months ahead at 7 a.m. PT. Online bookings close 2 days before arrival.

Does Discovery Island Marine Park have electrical sites?

No electrical sites are listed at Discovery Island Marine Park in the BC Parks site attributes.

Can I book Discovery Island Marine Park same-day?

Not online — BC Parks takes reservations 2+ days ahead; some parks keep first-come, first-served sites for walk-ups.

How far is Discovery Island Marine Park from Victoria?

about 18 min from Victoria, about 1 h 35 min from Nanaimo — a straight-line estimate, not a routed drive time.

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New dates open 3 months ahead at 7 a.m. PT. Set an alert to hear about openings.