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Tribune Bay Provincial Park

Vancouver Island · about 1 h 5 min from Nanaimo · 75 reservable sites

Current park notice · Partial trail closure October 20 to November 1 due to construction

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

Vancouver Island · 75 reservable sites · about 1 h 5 min from Nanaimo

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Partial trail closure October 20 to November 1 due to construction

Trail work and footbridge replacement will take place in Tribune Bay Park from October 20 to November 1. Work includes replacing the pedestrian bridge between the day-use parking lot and picnic shelter and improving the connecting trail surface. During construction, a portion of the parking lot and the trail to the picnic shelter will be closed. Parking and access to the Park will remain…

Source: BC Parks advisories · verify before you travel

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We don’t have availability observations for this campground. Check the official source, or set an alert for an opening we detect.

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Tribune Bay campground is on Hornby Island and is reached via two ferries from Vancouver Island or by personal boat. Ensure your trip plan accounts for ferry schedules. The campground offers 75 sites, including 24 electrified campsites, 42 non-electrified campsites, and nine cabins. Facilities include accessible pit toilets, roads, pay showers and a new playground. To improve air quality and reduce wildfire risk, wood-burning campfires will not be permitted in the campground, however, propane fires are allowed. There is no sani-station for RVs at the campground or anywhere on Hornby Island. If you bring an RV, you must bring your own water and you must take your septic back with you. The nearby beach has almost 1 km of fine, white-sand beach leading into the Strait of Georgia’s warm waters. The shopping centre on Hornby Island is a short walk away and offers a unique assortment of shops and services.

Questions campers ask

Is Tribune Bay Provincial Park sold out this weekend?

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

When do Tribune Bay Provincial Park reservations open?

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

Does Tribune Bay Provincial Park have electrical sites?

Yes — 33 of 75 sites have electrical hookups.

Can I book Tribune Bay Provincial 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 Tribune Bay Provincial Park from Nanaimo?

about 1 h 5 min from Nanaimo, about 2 h 20 min from Victoria — 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.