Anderson Bay Park

Highlights in this park

Anderson Bay, a separate parcel of park located on South Texada Island’s eastern shore, provides well-protected anchorage from all sides except the southeast.

The small island and peninsula are included in South Texada Island Park, but the head of the bay is private land. There are no camping facilities or other services. This park has opportunities for fishing, kayaking and hiking.

South Texada Island has many old roads that are suitable for mountain biking and hiking.

Know before you go

Advisories

Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.

Visit responsibly

Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:

Maps and location

Getting there

Located on the southeastern side of Texada Island, this park is an extension to the South Texada Island Park. The nearest communities are Gillies Bay and Vananda located near the northern end of Texada Island. RCMP and First Aid services are located at Gillies Bay.

Things to do

Hiking

There are no developed trails at this park. For your safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure. Nearby South Texada Island Park has many old roads that are suitable for mountain biking and hiking.

Canoeing

There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park. There are no designated kayak or canoe accessible camping sites, just find a suitable spot to haul out or camp. Practice "Leave no trace" camping.

Fishing

There is good ocean fishing for salmon, rockfish and lingcod. Exposed coastal conditions.

Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

Scuba diving

Scuba diving opportunities are available at the park by self-equipped parties. There are no rentals.

Facilities

Campfires

Campfires are permitted below the high tide line only. There are no designated fire rings or firewood provided.

Campfire bans may be in place. Before lighting a fire, check for bans or restrictions on BC Wildfire Service and on local or Indigenous government websites.

About this park

Wildlife

Black-tailed deer, birds and intertidal life can all be found in the park.

Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples

BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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