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Ruckle Provincial Park

Park

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.

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Ruckle Provincial Park essentials

Address: Ruckle Provincial Park, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada
Website: bcparks.ca
Hours: Park access: Daylight hours; campground seasonal (check BC Parks)
Admission: Camping and day-use fees apply (check BC Parks for current rates)
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When to Go

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.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 12-22°C
Best weather for camping, kayaking and low-tide exploration; busiest season
Spring-early summer
Apr-Jun · 8-18°C
Wildflowers and fewer bugs; good for shoreline walks
Autumn
Sep-Oct · 8-15°C
Quieter, moody coastal light; some facilities begin to close after summer

Weather & Climate near Ruckle Provincial Park

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 21 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
21°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 2° - 7° 1° 144 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
February - 2° - 8° 3° 93 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
March - 3° - 10° 4° 79 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
April - 4° - 12° 6° 55 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
May - 7° - 16° 11° 42 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
June - 9° - 18° 14° 34 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
July - 11° - 20° 16° 21 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
August - 11° - 21° 16° 26 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
September - 10° - 18° 14° 30 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
October - 7° - 14° 10° 84 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
November - 4° - 9° 4° 148 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
December - 2° - 7° 2° 140 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

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