The Future of Howe Sound Society is a not-for-profit organization committed to the
conservation and stewardship of Howe Sound for current and future generations.
Porteau Cove Marine Park
Location and History
Estalished in 1981 as the first underwater park in BC, Porteau Cove is located just 15km south of Squamish on Hwy 99 on the eastern shores of Howe Sound.
Attractions
The park is 50 hectares in size, and is good for picnicing, camping (60 sites), swimming, windsurfing,has a boat launch and great views over Howe Sound.
The park’s key attractions are the tidal and inter-tidal marine life with a variety of marine species to see, both along the shore and underwater.
Porteau Cove is complete with a man-made reef, a cliff dive, three sunken ships and various other wrecks. The dive to the ships is 9 – 30 m depending on the tide. The waters here are moderately shallow and are often warm. The bottom is sandy with small rocks and drop off after the reef
Fishing is not permitted inside of the provincial park.
