Read Island Provincial Park encompasses old-growth and second-growth forest, bog and fertile lowlands and protects important high density bald eagle habitat. This variety of habitat allows a wide array of wildlife to flourish, including river otters, seals and sea lions along the water’s edge, and black-tailed deer, weasels, mink, beaver, cougars and wolves in the uplands. The park is an excellent spot to see bald eagles, who nest in the tall trees.

Octopus Islands is part of the BC Marine Trail Association network – a series of campsites, resting areas and safe havens designed and cared for by recreational boaters and paddlers. Once connected, this marine trail will extend from Vancouver to Prince Rupert and down into Puget Sound.

Wildlife and nature enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to Read Island, located off the tip of Quadra Island. Visitors to the park will find plenty to do, including rustic hiking, kayaking, wilderness camping and swimming at Rosen Lake.

Established Date: April 30, 1996
Park Size: 637 hectares (625 hectares upland, 14 hectares foreshore)

Stay Safe:
- There are no developed trails in this park.
- Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
- The park does not have a boat launch. The nearest boat launches are at Whaletown on Cortes Island and Heriot Bay on Quadra Island.