Located on Mayne Island in the Gulf Islands, this park is a great spot to enjoy nature. Mount Parke features beautiful views, forest walks, birdwatching, and spring wildflowers.

Follow the winding woodland trail through a forest filled with Western Red Cedar and Red Alder, along with giant sword ferns and Oregon grape. Listen for the sounds of ravens overhead and watch for bald eagles and turkey vultures soaring in the sky.

The trail leads to the ridge, offering panoramic views of the land and sea below. In spring, you can see wildflowers like blue-eyed Mary, early saxifrage, and spring gold blooming on the slopes.

Trail Rating: Moderate to Challenging
Size: 49.02 hectares
Location: Mayne Island
Established: 1991
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset

To help preserve the park:

• Keep your dog under control or on a leash.
• Stay on marked trails and do not disturb plants or animals.
• Clean up after your dog and take all your trash with you.
• Smoking is not allowed in parks or on trails.
• Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not allowed.
• Camping, open fires, and alcohol are not allowed.

Amenities

There is an information kiosk and toilet at the parking lot.

How to Get There

Take the ferry from Swartz Bay to Village Bay, Mayne Island. From the ferry terminal, follow Village Bay Road. Turn right on Fernhill Road, then right on Montrose Road, which leads to the park entrance. Allow approximately 10 minutes driving time from the ferry terminal.

• Map to Mount Parke Regional Park (PDF)
• Directions to parking lot

Photo Credit

Toby Snelgrove