Porteau Cove Provincial Park
Porteau Cove Provincial Park | |
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Location | Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia |
Created | 1981 |
Visitors | 611,783[2] (in 2017-18) |
Governing body | BC Parks |
Website | bcparks |
Porteau Cove Provincial Park is a provincial park located along the eastern shore of Howe Sound in British Columbia, Canada.
Overview
Situated along the
On July 29, 2008, a large
A ferry dock exists at the park for emergency use. Consequently, gaining permission to use this dock as a location for the filming of Double Jeopardy (1999 film) proved challenging.[4] If ever a landslide or avalanche occurs between Porteau Cove and Vancouver or Porteau Cove and Squamish, the BC Government could send in a ferry to detour cars around the slide to Darrell Bay Terminal in Squamish or to Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. Since slides occur so rarely on the Sea-to-Sky Highway, the dock is open to the public as a promenade wharf.[5] The pier is owned by BC Parks, but the ferry ramp and accessories is owned by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Prohibited activities
Fishing, shellfish harvesting or removal of other marine life is not allowed.
Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings.
Campfires are permitted in designated fire rings only. Firewood is available for sale, or park visitors may opt to bring their own. Collection and burning of driftwood is prohibited. Beach wood is an essential component of the inter-tidal zone. Collection and burning of woody debris such as leaves, branches etc. is also prohibited. Beach fires are not permitted.
Scuba diving from the pier and washing dishes are prohibited.
Nude sunbathing is prohibited in the camping area.
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References
- ^ "Porteau Cove Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
- ^ "BC Parks 2017/18 Statistics Report" (PDF). bcparks.ca. 2018. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ CBC News (30 July 2008). "Rock slide to close Whistler highway for 5 days: minister".
- ^ "Prince George Citizen". www.pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca. 26 Jan 2000. p. 6.
- ^ WikiMapia author. "Porteau Cove Emergency Ferry". Retrieved 2011-08-21.
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