Descanso Bay Regional Park

Descanso Bay Regional Park is a 14-hectare oceanfront park that offers camping, kayaking, swimming, hiking, and picnicking just a short walk from the ferry terminal and village centre on Gabriola Island. Nestled among the trees and shoreline, the park features 32 campsites, a small boat launch, scenic trails, and two sheltered oyster bays to explore. As a designated stop on the Salish Sea Marine Trail, it is a popular destination for paddlers and campers, while the extensive trail network at nearby Cox Community Park provides easy access to the island’s forests and community amenities.

Camping

Camping information can be found on the Camping at Descanso Bay page

Day Use

Day use visitors are welcome to park in the day use parking lot and explore the park trails and picnic area. Car-top watercraft like kayaks and canoes can be launched from the beach at the day use parking lot.