Originally established for its distinctive landmark viewing point in 1938, Mount Maxwell Provincial Park contains one of the highest points on Salt Spring Island in the Southern Gulf Islands. This point, called Baynes Peak, offers superb views of Vancouver Island, the surrounding Gulf Islands and the mainland of British Columbia.

Also found in this day-use only park and surrounding protected area are stands of old-growth Douglas fir, Garry oak meadows, salmon bearing creeks and the largest undeveloped estuary in the Gulf Islands. Mount Maxwell Provincial Park is a popular destination for residents and visitors, who come here to picnic, hike, and enjoy the spectacular views. From the top of Mount Maxwell visitors have a unique opportunity to see the topside of soaring raptors, or to peer through the mist and marvel at the panoramic views.

Mount Maxwell Provincial Park, contiguous with Mount Maxwell Ecological Reserve and Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park, combine to create over 1100 ha of protected area stretching from mountain top to shoreline and across Burgoyne Bay to the slopes of Mount Bruce.

Date Established: October 21, 1938
Provincial Park Size: 231 hectares