Description: Sproat Lake Provincial Park a provincial park that is as popular with the locals as it is with visitors. Located on the Northeast shore of Sproat Lake, it has a large camping area, a boat ramp and a sandy beach. A unique feature of the park is that it is the location of an important set of petroglyphs or rock carvings. The park gives access to the busiest part of Sproat Lake where the warm waters in the summer encourage swimming, waterskiing, and boating. Quieter parts of the lake are where you can find excellent spots for trout fishing and camping.

There are also wonderful views of the Martin Mars Water-bombers when they are moored on the lake. These planes, built by Howard Hughes in the mid 1940's, are the largest of their kind in the world. They are used to fight forest fires mainly on Vancouver Island.

Nearest Town: Port Alberni is the third largest city on Vancouver Island. All the amenities of urban living are there including grocery and hardware stores, gas stations, motels, restaurants, banks, and a hospital.

Nearby Services:

• Somass Motel & RV
• Riverside Lodge
• PetroCanada Gas Station
• Tseshaht Market
• Chase & Warren Winery
• Batstar Cafe & Picnic