Gordon Bay Provincial Park
Park British Columbia coastal park on southern Vancouver Island
On Vancouver Island, Gordon Bay Provincial Park provides shoreline access, a small campground and picnic spots; boaters and campers use the site for coastal anchorage and short walks.
How to Get to Gordon Bay Provincial Park #
Gordon Bay Provincial Park is on the west coast of southern Vancouver Island. Access is by car via Highway 14 (the Juan de Fuca Highway) if approaching from Victoria; from the north, use the Pacific Marine Circle Route. The park is best reached by private vehicle; local bus services are limited. Parking is roadside and small, so plan for a short walk from wherever one leaves the car.
Tips for Visiting Gordon Bay Provincial Park #
- If visiting in summer, arrive before 10am to secure a sheltered picnic spot along the shore.
- Check local tide and wind forecasts-winds on western Vancouver Island can come up suddenly and cool the air.
- Bring a good insect repellent in spring and early summer; the combination of forest and shoreline can be mosquito-heavy.
Best Time to Visit Gordon Bay Provincial Park #
Best visited in summer for calm weather and beach access; spring and autumn are rewarding for fewer people and wilder seas.
Weather & Climate near Gordon Bay Provincial Park #
Gordon Bay Provincial Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 22°C. Heavy rainfall (2421 mm/year), wettest in November with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (395 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (288 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (237 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (238 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (414 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (371 mm).
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