Ruckle Provincial Park
Park Rural island park with salt marshes and trails
On Salt Spring Island, Ruckle Provincial Park combines rocky shoreline, open meadows and a working sheep farm; visitors come for camping, coastal walks, sea views and seasonal birding.
How to Get to Ruckle Provincial Park #
Ruckle Provincial Park is on Salt Spring Island. Reach Salt Spring by BC Ferries from Swartz Bay (Victoria) or Tsawwassen (Vancouver), then drive southeast across the island toward the park near Vesuvius Bay. Parking and a campground are available; check BC Parks for seasonal details.
Tips for Visiting Ruckle Provincial Park #
- Book the campground well in advance in summer-sites are popular for island camping and shellfish access
- Bring layers and rain gear; coastal evenings can be cool and breezy even in summer
- Explore intertidal zones at low tide but respect posted harvesting regulations
Best Time to Visit Ruckle Provincial Park #
Best in summer for camping and water activities; spring and early autumn offer milder conditions with fewer visitors.
Weather & Climate near Ruckle Provincial Park #
Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (896 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 21 mm.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (148 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm).
