Bischof Islands Float Camp Rehabilitation

Parks Canada is proposing repair work at the Bischoff Islands float camp, which serves as a central logistical hub for operations throughout Gwaii Haanas. The float camp consists of two housing floats and two support floats and has been in service at its current location since 2015. No new structures will be added, and there will be no increase in footprint below the high-water mark. The project will include repairs to the flotation, moorage, float connections, walkways, and interior and exterior structures to improve safety and extend service life. Work will involve removing marine growth from the underside of existing foam flotation and installing a protective barrier beneath the floats; replacing existing moorage components, anchors, float-to-float connections, and bull rails; replacing interior drywall with a marine-suitable alternative; installing two incinerator toilets and associated plumbing upgrades; reconstructing walkways; and adding flotation to level the existing floats. Work occurring in water will undergo Fisheries and Oceans Canada review to ensure appropriate mitigation measures for the marine environment.

Latest update

June 25 2026 – Parks Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada intends to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Parks Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada are inviting public comments until July 25 2026 respecting that determination.

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Contacts

Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site
60 Second Beach Road, Skidegate (Haida Heritage Centre)
P.O. Box 37
Queen Charlotte, British Columbia V0T 1S0
Telephone: 250-559-8818 or 1-877-559-8818
Fax: 250-559-8366
Email: gwaiihaanas@pc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site of Canada (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified
    • Maintenance activities (fences, walls)

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-06-25

  • Proponent

    Parks Canada

  • Authorities

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90576

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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