Saltery Bay Provincial Park
Saltery Bay Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located southeast of the city of Powell River, and on the north side of the entrance to Jervis Inlet in the central area of that province's Sunshine Coast region.[1]
Saltery Bay Provincial Park was established in 1962 to provide ocean access on the Sunshine Coast of Georgia Strait. The park has both a campground and a day-use area. The day-use area with its rocky beaches is a popular swimming and picnic site. Lush forests with large, old trees create a quiet setting for the campground at Mermaid Cove. At low tide, the rocky shoreline often has tidal pools with starfish, sea urchins, small fish and crabs. From the shore, killer whales and sea lions can sometimes be seen. Scuba diving provides a close-up look at the abundant marine life and a 3-metre bronze statue that was placed in the park through efforts of local scuba enthusiasts.
History
The park was named for the fish saltery that was nearby in the early 1900s. The shallow offshore waters in the vicinity of this park offer an assortment of marine life, underwater caves and shipwrecks which attract divers from all over the world.
Cultural Heritage
First Nations people played a significant cultural role in the history of the Powell River area. Mounds of seashells called "middens" indicate that this was a traditional gathering area for First Nations.
Wildlife
An abundance of marine life is found in the ocean area around the park. At low tide you will often find tidal pools that harbour urchins, star fish, small fish, and small crabs.
References
Coordinates: 49°47′00″N 124°13′00″W / 49.78333°N 124.21667°W