About the Park
This family friendly park is accessible only by foot passenger ferry or boat. With breathtaking views of the Coastal Mountains and the Harbour City, the island offers a unique natural, historical and cultural experience for visitors.
Contact
Snuneymuaw First Nation
Phone: 250-754-7893
E-mail: admin@newcastleisland.ca
Website: www.bcparks.ca
Rates
Overnight use of dock facilities – $2/metre
Overnight use of mooring buoy – $14/vessel
Frontcountry camping – $18/party/night
Group camping base fee-sites 1,2 &3 – $80/group site/night
Group camping base fee-sites 4 & 5 – $50/group site/night
Group picnicking – $50/group site/day
Winter frontcountry camping – $11/party/day
Facilities
18 walk-in campsites, 5 large group campsites, flush and pit toilets, hot showers, fresh water, food concession and food lockers. Large day-use area with playground, swimming beach, picnic tables, horseshoe pits and a large grassy area.
Location
Accessible by boat only. From Nanaimo, take foot passenger ferry from Maffeo-Sutton Park behind the Civic Arena. Public wharf also available for a fee.
Size
336 ha.Park Amenities
Wilderness / backcountry / walk-in camping
Group campsites
Picnic sites
Wheelchair accessible
Toilets
Showers
Campfires allowed
Interpretive programs
Playground
Pets must be on leash
Park Activities
Swimming
Canoeing / kayaking
Fishing
Hiking
Bicycling
