Memory Island Provincial Park

Park

Memory Island Provincial Park occupies a small island on Shawnigan Lake, Vancouver Island; day visitors come by boat for picnics, short shoreline walks and lakeside views.

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Memory Island Provincial Park essentials

Country: Canada
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Dollar ($)
Language: French, English

Memory Island Provincial Park at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Memory Island Provincial Park

Best in late spring and summer for bird migration and gentle sea conditions.

Spring migration
April-June · 4-12°C (39-54°F)
Waterfowl and shorebirds move through; ideal for birdwatchers.
Summer
July-August (BC summer months are Jun-Aug) · 12-20°C (54-68°F)
Calmer seas and pleasant weather for kayaking and short hikes.

Weather & Climate near Memory Island Provincial Park

Climate

Memory Island 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. Abundant rainfall (1207 mm/year), wettest in January.

Air Quality: AQI 22 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 0° - 6° -1° 204 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
February - 1° - 7° 1° 129 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
March - 2° - 10° 3° 113 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
April - 3° - 13° 6° 75 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
May - 6° - 16° 11° 47 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
June - 9° - 19° 14° 36 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
July - 11° - 22° 16° 22 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
August - 11° - 22° 17° 30 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
September - 9° - 20° 14° 37 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
October - 6° - 14° 9° 111 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
November - 3° - 9° 3° 204 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
December - 0° - 5° 0° 199 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Memory Island Provincial Park

Access is by private boat or kayak from Sidney or Brentwood Bay (roughly 10-20 minutes by small craft). Landing is on rocky shoreline; check tides and avoid windy days.

Tips for Visiting Memory Island Provincial Park

  • Bring binoculars - the tiny island punches above its weight for eider ducks, herons and seasonal migrants.
  • Land on the dock at low tide if possible; currents can make landing tricky and the shoreline is rocky.
  • Pack out what is packed in - there are no services or toilets on the island.