St. John Point Regional Park
Regional Park
Southern Gulf Islands
This 26-hectare waterfront regional park is a space for residents and visitors to connect with nature, explore the forest and coastal areas, and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the surroundings. The park features a small parking lot, an unmarked perimeter trail, and access to two beaches.
St. John Point is a great place to enjoy the coast, go birdwatching, or take a walk. There are easy hiking paths to two beaches, as well as a more challenging trail along rocky bluffs, making it accessible for many visitors.
St. John Point also has a rich cultural history. Known as ŦÁ,WEN by the Coast Salish First Nations, it was a site for fishing coho salmon. Before World War II, a small area near the park entrance was farmed by Japanese settlers.
Size: 26 hectares
Location: Mayne Island
Established: 2017
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
St. John Point Regional Park Map [PDF/455KB]
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.
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Activities
Difficulty Rating: Moderate
Beach
Bird Watching
Hiking
Amenities
Parking lot
How to Get There
Take the ferry from Swartz Bay (Vancouver Island) or Tsawwassen (on the mainland) to Village Bay, Mayne Island. From the Village Bay ferry terminal, follow Village Bay Road. Turn Right on Fernhill Road, then right onto Horton Bay Rd. Please be aware that there is limited parking at St. John Point (7 vehicles) and for emergency purposes roadside parking is not permitted along Horton Bay Road.
