BEACH INFO:

Haywire Bay is a Regional Park located on the northern portion of the Sunshine Coast just north of the community of Powell River, BC. It is about 7 km (4.5 miles) drive north of the community. The popular destination is located in a cove on the southeast portion of Powell Lake which is next door to Inland Lake.

Powell Lake is an attractive destination for individuals who plan to spend a sunny day on a canoe and is one of the larger lakes in the area. The sandy beach draws many people to the area to picnic and swim. Many stay longer in one of the wilderness campsites in Haywire Park attracting the hikers, tenters and RV campers.

Tucked into the shoreline of Powell Lake near Inland Lake, Haywire Bay Regional Park is a popular recreation playground on the upper Sunshine Coast.

You'll find picnicking, camping, canoeing and swimming at Haywire Bay Regional Park. One of the treats of visiting this beach is swimming the short distance to nearby Honeymoon Island.

Haywire Bay Regional Campground has 12 waterfront campsites accessed by water, and 33 RV and tent campsites.

AMENITIES:

The sandy beach draws many people to the area to picnic and swim. Many stay longer in one of the wilderness campsites in Haywire Park attracting the hikers, tenters and RV campers.

There is no advanced registration other than for group camping accommodations. Other facilities include a boat launch, playground, picnic and day-use area, drinking water, showers, and toilets.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

More Information

• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Haywire Bay Beach and 8,000 other beaches.