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In the last few years some welcome additions to parks have been added to Mayne Islandıs charms, increasing the variety of activities and types of recreational land now available to the public. Visitors can choose from strenuous hikes to beachcombing, from watching the passing traffic in Active Pass to swimming in popular small bays or exploring headlands.
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Pacific Marine Heritage Legacy, a joint venture between the Federal and
Provincial governments. In 1996, Bennett Bay and Campbell Point, a combined total of 11
hectares, were acquired by the Legacy.
- Bennett Bay's long, sandy beach is a welcome addition and great
for swimming and relaxing. Campbell Point and Campbell Bay, the deepest bay on Mayne,
give visitors opportunities for long walks to the point and along the beach, as well as
swimming opportunities.
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CRD and Community Parks:
- At 40 hectares, Mount Park Regional Park is the largest park
on Mayne. It's also the highest, offering a variety of steep trails which reward the
sweaty hiker with beautiful views of the Penders and Navy Channel. A bike stand and
toilet are found at the trailhead and parking lot.
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Dinner Bay Community Park has a fenced playground, badminton
net, playing field, toilets, water, picnic shelters, and beach. A newly developed
putting green has been added but is for members only.
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Georgina Point Lighthouse, a Heritage Park, is open daily to the public. This historic lighthouse, now de-staffed, and the headland it perches on, have always been popular spots for picnics, watching the boating traffic churning through Active Pass, and exploring the headland.
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Beaches: As there are so many beaches, shore trails, and beach accesses, we will
list only a few of the more accessible ones here:
- Oyster Bay's small beach has interesting driftwood and rock formations.
- Piggot Bay and Dinner Cove are good for swimming and small boat launching.
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