Hamilton Marsh Regional Park and Conservation Area
The Hamilton Marsh Regional Park and Conservation Area totals 364 hectares of mature forest and ecologically significant wetland, with the marsh itself spanning a vast 36 hectares. The property acquisition was finalized on March 27, 2026, ensuring this valuable piece of the French Creek watershed is secured as the RDN’s thirteenth regional park and conservation area.
Many species of wildlife and waterfowl use the marsh and surrounding second-growth forest, some of which are listed by the Conservation Data Centre as species of concern or at risk. The 100-year-old mature forest will be classified as old-growth within 150 years and represents an important recruitment site for the rare Coastal Douglas-fir Forest type within the province.
Visitors to Hamilton Marsh can enjoy connecting with nature, bird watching, and easy walking trails.
What to do
Birdwatching
Parking
Walking
How to get there
Hamilton Marsh is located south of the Town of Qualicum Beach. Most of the land is within RDN Electoral Area F and a segment falls within Electoral Area G. The site is bounded by Hilliers Road on the north and west sides, Memorial Avenue on the east side, and the Island Corridor Foundation rail corridor on the south side.
Park Map
Park Management Plan
Coming Soon.