Place to visit
Collinson Point Provincial Park, Canada: what it is and when to go
Collinson Point Provincial Park is a provincial park on Galiano Island in British Columbia, Canada (Pender Island). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Provincial park on Galiano Island in British Columbia, Canada · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Canada
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YVR Vancouver, 39 km as the crow flies
- Website
- bcparks.ca
- Coordinates
- 48.86135, -123.36037
What it is and where
Collinson Point Provincial Park is a provincial park on Galiano Island in British Columbia, Canada (Pender Island). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Pender Island, where this site lists 23 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.86135, -123.36037; the nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR, Vancouver), 39 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Collinson Point Provincial Park is May to October.
- JanPossible8:28
- FebPossible9:55
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:27
- MayBest time15:03
- JunBest time15:56
- JulBest time15:35
- AugBest time14:10
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:53
- DecPossible8:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to October | November to April |
| Wildlife | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Collinson Point Provincial Park has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Bellhouse Provincial ParkProvincial park on Galiano Island in British Columbia, Canada3.7 km
- Mayne Island MuseumMuseum4.8 km
- Montague Harbour Marine Provincial ParkProvincial park on Galiano Island in British Columbia, Canada5.3 km
- Mayne BrewingBrewery5.4 km
- Pender Islands MuseumMuseum8.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Nature
- Niagara Falls: three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- Hudson Bay: large body of saltwater in northeastern Canada that drains much of north-central North America
- Baffin Bay: bay between Greenland and Canada
- Mount Logan: highest mountain in Canada, in Yukon
- Bay of Fundy: bay on the Atlantic coast of Canada noted for high tides
- Amundsen Gulf: gulf in Northwest Territories, Canada
Every Canada place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Collinson Point Provincial Park?
It is a provincial park on Galiano Island in British Columbia, Canada. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Collinson Point Provincial Park?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03.
How do you get to Collinson Point Provincial Park?
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 39 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Bellhouse Provincial Park, Mayne Island Museum, Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park. The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
- Pender Island23 places to see in and around Pender Island, Canada: Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, Mount Warburton Pike, Bellhouse Provincial Park. Best time: June to September.
- Nature2528 places for nature in Canada, from Niagara Falls to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- CanadaBefore travelling to Canada: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. To fly to Canada you need the eTA: 7 Canadian dollars, valid for five years and applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Collinson Point Provincial Park on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.