

Small waterfront park on Courtenay’s estuary with tidal flats, driftwood, marsh grasses and tree-lined trails—good for intimate landscapes, birdlife and golden‑hour shorelines. Easy roadside parking on Old Island Hwy, wheelchair‑friendly paths in places; no entry fee. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm side lighting and reflected colors, or at low tide to expose textures and foregrounds. Spring/fall bring more migratory birds; weekdays are quieter.


Small waterfront park on Courtenay’s estuary with tidal flats, driftwood, marsh grasses and tree-lined trails—good for intimate landscapes, birdlife and golden‑hour shorelines. Easy roadside parking on Old Island Hwy, wheelchair‑friendly paths in places; no entry fee. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm side lighting and reflected colors, or at low tide to expose textures and foregrounds. Spring/fall bring more migratory birds; weekdays are quieter.