Grice Bay Boat Launch in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

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Grice Bay Boat Launch

A sheltered inlet for kayaking and small-boat launches.

Type
Sight
Nearest trail
3.9 km
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  • Parking
  • Restrooms

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Grice Bay Boat Launch

Overview

About Grice Bay Boat Launch

Why stop

  • Sheltered water for kayak and power-boat launches

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7 active Pacific Rim alerts

  • CautionWolf warning in Long Beach UnitA wolf warning remains active in the Long Beach Unit; leave pets at home because dogs attract wolves. Check current trail conditions before travelling.Official details
  • ClosureWest Coast Trail winter access restrictionFrom October 7 through April 30, only day use between Pachena Bay trailhead and km 8 is permitted; overnight use and the remainder of the West Coast Trail are closed.Official details
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“Up ahead is Grice Bay Boat Launch, beside a sheltered inlet. Come here to launch a kayak or small boat; for sightseeing, it's a quick shore stop rather than a major attraction.”

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A launch on the sheltered sideGrice Bay Boat Launch is a small ramp at the end of Grice Bay Road, beside a rocky shore on a…

Grice Bay Boat Launch is a small ramp at the end of Grice Bay Road, beside a rocky shore on a sheltered inlet. Kayaks and power boats put in here. Choose it for a calmer paddle and an inlet view; if you aren't launching, it's a quick stop rather than a headline attraction.

Getting to the waterFollow Grice Bay Road from the Pacific Rim Highway to the end.

Follow Grice Bay Road from the Pacific Rim Highway to the end. The parking area, turnaround and launch are together, so there's no long walk to the shore. The paved turnaround is the accessible part; the rocky shore itself isn't wheelchair-accessible. A washroom is indicated beside the lot, though its type and current provision aren't clear. Food and potable water weren't confirmed at the launch. Parking and launch payment rules are unclear, so check current park requirements before heading out. The ramp's surface and low-tide usability are not well documented; inspect them before unloading a trailer.

The crossing behind the launchThe road and boat-ramp area reopened in November 2019 after a failing culvert was replaced and…

The road and boat-ramp area reopened in November 2019 after a failing culvert was replaced and slope and drainage work was done. The crossing was designed to help salmon reach spawning and nursery habitat. Restoration work has also resurfaced the parking lot and replaced part of the ramp.

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