Winter Storm Watching
Join us for a relaxing and beautiful off season holiday. There is an abundance of wildlife to view as the Straight of Georgia comes to life with the annual herring spawning season. California Sea Lions & Fur Seals frequent the local waters often seen mating, barking & lounging around in the near shore waters. Monthly site rentals available as well as off season give us a call.
Reservation Request
Please note: Camping Reservations for July and August only require a two night minimum stay. We will contact you to secure your reservation deposit upon booking.
Summer 2013
July 23rd, 2013
The summer is here, hot weather and warm water... at least at the surface of the ocean as the water temperature does not vary much between the summer and winter months at the deeper depths. The kids are having a great time on the raft and with the low tides there are lots of beachcombing activities on the beach. Many sand pails and shovels out there digging for treasurers. One camper was out giving his dog a ride last night in a kayak. The young ones have been enjoying kids club and painting rocks with Emma and Sharon. The water has been quite calm so lots of boats out trying to catch the "big one" with lots of Coho being caught however only Hatchery are allowed to be kept for dinner. The weather has really co-operated this year so far and everybody is having a great time.
Fish are Here
June 9th, 2013
Shawn and Rita from Ladysmith with a limit catch of Coho August 3rd
Some July Catches, Ron Sharpe's ling cod
The largest fish to date July a 26 pounder caught by Barry Anderson & Daryl Klassen July 7th.
The second largest fish is a 25 1/2 pounder caught by Wayne Katerenchuck on July 8th.
This years first
"Bell Ringer"
a fish over 15 pounds caught by Chelsey Tidmarsh and Jayden Dinney a 18 pounder on a cyote spoon behind a flasher.
Jean caught this 12 pounder June 8th at 9pm, just like old times "evening bite" on anchovy at 75 feet.
Ron McDonough landed this 11 lbs 12 oz spring on June 4, 2013. The water may have been dead flat but the fishing wasn't.
Pancake Breakfast
May 20th, 2013
On Sunday May 19th, Bates Beach hosted their Annual Pancake Breakfast to the many campers registered for the long week-end. Happy campers feasted on the flapjacks and bacon cooked by George and John W. Wendy and Jean ably assisted in the activity which was held under sunny blue skies. A royal salute to all in the first of our special events for Summer 2013! Next up, the Canada Day activities with a birthday cake and Scavenger Hunt for the kids. Plan on joining us for some camping fun then or at any time during the season!
Sea Lions
May 11th, 2013
This past week has been very exciting out front. First a number of Sea Lions have shown up mating and lounging around. From the pics notice how close in they are in front of the skidway and the fish table. A few nights ago there was some excitement as six Killer Whales came in and actually caught one for dinner, just after 7pm. Sorry no pictures though as we missed them but a few of the campers were taken aback by the force of nature and survival in the wild!!!
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April 20th, 2013
Well, in less than a month the Victoria Day long week-end will be here! For many it is the kick-off to the camping season. Plan on joing us as we celebrate with a pancake breakfast for all the campers on the Sunday morning. The usual suspects will be flipping the flapjacks amd providing coffee and juice. It is a great time to re-new friendships and make new acquaintances. So, make your camping/suites reservations now to secure the best spot! See you then!
