Mayne Island Camping  &  Seal Beach Cottage

We have an outdoor desk to the main building beside the boat ramp where we do all of our transactions. There are signs on the driveway directing you to this outdoor office.

We have a doorbell on the information board beside the desk. Please ring it to get the staff’s attention. We will come outside to help you. If you don’t hear the doorbell neither have we.

We require MORE than 7 days notice to cancel a campsite booking. Should you cancel within 7 full days you will be charged 50% of the entire booking. We do not provide refunds should you cancel within 72 hrs of Noon on your arrival date. There are No Refunds for early departures, no shows or for reservations which include holiday weekends. There is a $8/camper administration fee for all cancellations.

No. We no longer rent boats.

Yes! The Gulf Islands are a fantastic place to kayak.
MIC is located in Miners Bay off of Active Pass which has very strong currents and lots of ferry traffic. We suggest that if you are not an experienced kayaker that you hug the shore as you paddle and do not attempt to cross to Galiano. Many people choose to go to one of the other bays on Mayne for an easier and safer paddle.

We have a boat ramp for launching larger boats and a buoy that you can reserve for $15/day.

Yes! We do not have any bike specific trails but the roads here are beautiful often with either ocean or forest views and there is very little car traffic.

The town center is 1km from our campground.

We have a full grocery store, liquor store, gas station, bakery, artisan shops, and restaurants.

The closest restaurant to the campground is the local pub, The Springwater. Bennett Bay Bistro is 4.5km from the campground.

We have a community bus that is financed through riders' donations. Also, car stops are located all around Mayne Island.

Car stops are a legal form of hitchhiking. Stand at a car stop and put your thumb out and often a friendly local will pick you up.

There is a car stop at the ferry terminal and across from the grocery store. If you want to go further afield you will find them scattered throughout the rest of the island.

Six. The cottage rates are based on 4-person occupancy. For an additional fee, up to two extra guests can stay in the cottage.
For larger groups we can sometimes prepare the adjoining bunkhouse that sleeps up to 14 people. Please inquire.

We are on a septic system which can only process human waste and small amounts of toilet paper that will break down easily. Any other waste entering the system can clog it and may result in thousands of dollars of damage.

The water is not tested by the government and is therefore not considered potable.
We have a UV and chlorination system and staff on site test it regularly.

For an additional $50 fee, we welcome well-trained, friendly dogs. The dogs are required to be supervised at all times and cleaned up after. Wet and/or dirty dogs must be made clean and dry before entering the cottage. We do not allow dogs on cottage furniture. There is an additional fee should there be any damage or soiling left in the cottage.
Dogs who misbehave or create any difficulties for others on the property may be asked to leave.

We require 45 days notice for any cancellations. Your initial deposit will be refunded only if we are able to rebook. 20% of the booking will be charged as a fee for all cancellations.

The furthest campsite from the parking area is a 4-minute walk.

The water is not tested by the government and is therefore not considered potable.
We have a UV and chlorination system and staff on site test it regularly.

Always prepare for rain. In case of rain we have a communal undercover picnic area for the use of all campers.

Yes. We have a communal fire pit that may be used when the fire ban is not in effect.

No. We do not allow fires in campsites.
During the Spring and Fall when there is no fire ban campfires are allowed at the communal fire pit.

Yes. We have an outdoor shower with hot water. It is very popular as it is raised and set in the trees with an opening to look out on the ocean. Please be aware of water usage and keep showers to 5 minutes or less. Many campers prefer to shower in bathing suits as the view works both ways!

Mayne Island does not have garbage disposal. We prefer you carry your own garbage off site however if it is more convenient there is a community member who will take garbage to Victoria for $5 a bag. We are happy to take your garbage and fee to him.

Yes. We are very happy to take care of your recycling for you. Please place CLEAN and CRUSHED recycling in the appropriate containers. Please do not place garbage in these receptacles.

We love having groups stay. We have many kayak clubs, bike groups, and social clubs stay with us. We have a large group site that we can offer at a reduced group rate. Please inquire.

We are happy to discuss an exclusive rental with you for camping. At present, we do not allow weddings on the property.

We cater exclusively to tenters. All of our campsites are walk-in only. This means that you cannot bring a vehicle into your campsite.

Yes! We love dogs. If you have a friendly well behaved dog, he/she is very welcome as long as he/she is supervised at all times and cleaned up after.
We do require to be notified if you wish to bring your dog and reserve the right to refuse. Dogs who misbehave or create any difficulties for other campers may be asked to leave.

There are no bears, cougars, or coyotes on Mayne Island.
We have deer and raccoons.
It is wise to keep food in sealed containers or in tents to keep it from thieving raccoons.

You will often see deer, goats, seals, mink, otters, and sea lions. Eagles, herons, kingfishers, and osprey are all commonly seen in our bay and on our property. Active Pass which is seen from the campground is internationally designated as an “Important Bird Area”. You may also see orcas or porpoises offshore.

Water is scarce on Mayne Island. There are no lakes or rivers on Mayne island. In the summer we depend entirely on an aquifer under our property. If this aquifer is emptied the salt water will contaminate it and destroy our access to water permanently.

We have a communal field on the campground for any type of games or activities you might want to play.

We have 1800 ft. of healthy beautiful easily accessible shoreline which is teeming with life. It is a combination of sandstone and sand beach. We recommend appropriate footwear when exploring the beach as the rocks can become very slippery and the barnacles are numerous. There are often seals and otters in the water or on the beach, plenty of birds and lots of ocean life in the tidal pools.