The recently acquired Tribune Bay Campground is not currently part of Tribune Bay Provincial Park; Quality Recreation has been proudly operating both Tribune Bay and Helliwell Provincial Parks since 2017. With over 40 years of experience working in some of BC’s most beloved provincial parks, Quality Recreation is honoured to be caretaking such a unique site on Hornby Island.
Facilities
*There is NO sani-station for RV’s at the campsite or on Hornby Island, please pack water with you, and you must pack your septic back with you.
All sites vary in terms of privacy – some sites offer more privacy than others. It is a high-density campground meant to support many campers in close proximity at peak camping season. The campground management promotes family-friendly camping, and will not tolerate any discourteous camping behaviours Amenities at this location include: campground office with firewood and ice available for sale, coin-operated hot showers, outhouses, wash houses with outlets for hair dryers and razors and a new rustic children’s play area.
Hornby Island has a limited supply of freshwater. Water conservation efforts are in place at this Campground. Please bring freshwater with you. Please limit the frequency and duration of your showers to help conserve water. Showers may need to be limited or closed in an extreme water shortage.
Nearby Attractions and Amenities
The campground is ideally located next to Hornby’s Ringside Market. This popular hub has a café, restaurants, food trucks, a bike shop, and several artisan shops that showcase Hornby’s fantastic array of local pottery, goods, and artwork. Here you will also find the bustling Hornby Island CO-OP – a well-stocked grocery and hardware store that has a little bit of everything. The CO-OP also sells fresh baked goods and has a selection of grab-and-go food items perfect for picnics. The CO-OP gas bar is located across the street from the shopping area.Ho
To enjoy Hornby Island’s magnificent natural beauty, Tribune Bay Campsite is the perfect spot to set up camp. Campers have easy walking access to the beach and the market, as well as great access to nearby hiking and biking opportunities. There are many hiking and cycling trails on Hornby Island. Many campers like to bring their bikes, kayaks and SUP’s to take advantage of all Hornby Island has to offer.
Minutes from the campground, Tribune Bay Provincial Park overlooks a long bay of white-sand beach with shallow, temperate water, ideal for swimmers and castle-builders, young and old. Dogs and alcohol are not allowed in the Provincial Park area of the beach, but you can take dogs on the trails or they can access the beach outside of the Provincial Park boundary (signage on beach indicates this area). The Provincial Park section of the beach closes at 9 pm.