• There is NO camping allowed at this park.
• Visitors should use caution when swimming in the ocean at this park, as riptides and currents can be dangerous.
• This park contains a plant called Giant Hogweed. Touching any part of this plant, followed by exposure to sunlight produces painful blisters or burns up to 48 hours after contact. Contact with eyes can cause temporary or permanent blindness. If you do come in contact with the plant, you are advised to wash the affected areas immediately, keep them out of direct sunlight and seek medical advice.
• Giant Hogweed is originally from Asia and was introduced as a garden ornamental plant. It grows to 5-7 meters (15-20 feet) and a width of 1.7 meters (5 feet). The thick, hollow stems have reddish-purple spots and bristles. The large leaves are similar to shape to maple leaves, with hairs on the undersurface.

	Drumbeg Park has a day-use/picnic area with picnic tables, grassy field, pit toilets, view benches, an information shelter and a parking lot.
	Pit toilets are located adjacent to the day-use area.
	Approximately 2 km of easy well-maintained walking/hiking trails meander along the shoreline and through Garry oaks and open meadows. Trails are accessible from the day-use area.
	There is no designated swimming area. Visitors should use caution when swimming in the ocean as riptides and currents can be dangerous. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	Drumbeg Park offers limited opportunities for paddling due to tidal flows. This area is for experienced kayakers only.
	Popular fishing area for rockfish in Gabriola Passage and salmon fishing in the Strait of Georgia. Fishing is permitted as per provincial and federal fishing regulations. All anglers should check the current regulations issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada prior to fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
	Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.
	Excellent views of Gabriola Passage, the Strait of Georgia and surrounding Gulf Islands. Visitors might catch glimpses of whales, seals, sea lions, Bald eagles and a variety of waterfowl in this area.
PLEASE NOTE: Park is not wheelchair accessible; no camping facilities; campfires not permitted; no horseback riding; no hunting; bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available. There is no boat launch at this park. The nearest boat launch is at the Silva Bay Marina, approximately 3 km north of the park. Interpretive signage is located at an information shelter in the day-use area. This signage, donated by the Heartland Conservancy Group and the Gabriola Theater Club, offers information about the Garry oak ecosystem and marine life in the park.

	Gabriola Sands Park has a day-use/picnic area with picnic tables, pit toilets, a cold water hand pump, two sandy beaches, a parking lot and a playing field.
	Pit toilets in the park are wheelchair accessible.
	A cold water hand pump is located in the middle of the day-use area. This water must be boiled, filtered or treated prior to consumption.
	This park has 2 pit toilets - one on Taylor Bay beach and the other on Pilot Bay beach.
	Designated swimming areas can be found Taylor Bay and Pilot Bay. The lovely sandy beaches and shallow water make for excellent salt water swimming. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	Popular fishing area for rockfish in Gabriola Passage and salmon fishing in the Strait of Georgia. Fishing is permitted as per provincial and federal fishing regulations. All anglers should check the current regulations issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada prior to fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
	Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.
PLEASE NOTE: No camping facilities; campfires not permitted; no horseback riding; no hunting. There is no boat launch at this park. The nearest boat launch is at the Silva Bay Marina.

SANDWELL Provincial Park

The park is located on Strand Road, approximately 10 km from the ferry terminal. Take North Road and turn left on Barrett Road, following park directional signs.

• There is NO camping allowed at this park.
• The final portion of the trail to the beach is very steep and slippery. Visitors should use caution and wear proper footwear.
• Sandwell Park was established in 1988 to protect the archeological sites, including a petroglyph and shell middens, and their setting. The sandy beach ecosystem includes threatened communities such as those found in the back dunes.

FACILITIES:

	A picnic area overlooking the sandy beach at Lock Bay is located approximately 800 meters from the parking lot. Facilities include 2 picnic tables, pit toilets and an information shelter.
	This park has 2 pit toilets, located at the day-use/picnic area next to the beach at Lock Bay.
	An 800-meter walking trail leads from the parking lot to the day-use/picnic area on the beach at Lock Bay. The final portion of the trail to the beach is very steep and slippery. Visitors should use caution and wear proper footwear.
	There is no designated swimming area at this park however the sandy beach at Lock Bay is a nice spot for ocean swimming. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	Fishing is permitted as per provincial and federal fishing regulations. All anglers should check the current regulations issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada prior to fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
	Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash and under control all times. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Pets and domestic animals are not allowed in beach areas.
	The beach at Sandwell Provincial Park offers lovely views of the Strait of Georgia. An ancient petroglyph is located east along the beach from the picnic area and is accessible during low tide.
PLEASE NOTE: Park is not wheelchair accessible; no camping facilities; campfires not permitted; no horseback riding; no hunting; bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available. This park does not have a boat launch. The nearest boat launch is located at Silva Bay on Gabriola, approximately 5 km from the park.