South Island. 
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
Any maps listed are for information only. They may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.
Getting there
In the Strait of Juan de Fuca, 17km south west of Victoria, 1.5km off the extreme southern tip of Vancouver Island.
About this ecological reserve
Biogeoclimatic zone:Coastal Douglas-fir
Terrestrial ecosection:Juan de Fuca Strait
Marine ecosection:Juan de Fuca Strait
A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.
Research and educational activities require a permit.
To find out about current research at Race Rocks, visit racerocks.ca.
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.
Contact
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