Porpoise Bay Provincial Park

British Columbia


A forest-backed oceanfront park popular with families, campers and kayakers venturing out into Sechelt Inlet, visiting tree-huggers will also enjoy communing with the towering Douglas fir and western hemlock that call this place home. Looking for a hike? Head to Angus Creek where abundant birds hang around the estuary as if they own the place.


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