Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Park
Vancouver Island · about 13 min from Nanaimo · 123 reservable sites
No observation availableavailability unverified this weekend (Fri 23–Sun 25)Fresh complete observations are not available; check the official reservation service
For an experience rich in history, culture and entertainment, do what people have been doing since the 1930s - hop a boat to Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park, one of the most intriguing parks in BC. Bring your own boat or take the passenger ferry from…more
For an experience rich in history, culture and entertainment, do what people have been doing since the 1930s - hop a boat to Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park, one of the most intriguing parks in BC. Bring your own boat or take the passenger ferry from Nanaimo - a 10 minute ride that deposits passengers on Newcastle Island, located just a few hundred meters offshore from Vancouver Island. From a distance you'll see an island shoreline dominated by steep sandstone cliffs and ledges, interspersed with sunny beaches. Up close, you'll discover rocky caves and caverns - a marked contrast to the interior of the island, which is studded with mature Douglas fir, Garry oak, arbutus and dogwood trees.
Questions campers ask
Is Saysutshun (Newcastle 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 Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Park reservations open?
New dates open 3 months ahead at 7 a.m. PT. Online bookings close 2 days before arrival.
Does Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Park have electrical sites?
No electrical sites are listed at Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Park in the BC Parks site attributes.
Can I book Saysutshun (Newcastle 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 Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Park from Nanaimo?
about 13 min from Nanaimo, about 1 h 30 min from Victoria — a straight-line estimate, not a routed drive time.
Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Park on BC Parks · Official reservations · BC Wildfire map · See all sites on BC Parks →
New dates open 3 months ahead at 7 a.m. PT. Set an alert to hear about openings.