Heron Rocks

Heron Rocks is a shoal in Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia. Heron Rocks is situated nearby to the locality Hornby Island, as well as near Deep Bay.

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Places of Interest

Highlights include Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park and Helliwell Provincial Park.

Nature reserve

Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park is a Class-A provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located on the southwest coast of Hornby Island. It covers an area of 187 hectares, stretching from the Shingle Spit ferry landing in the west to Ford Cove in the east. Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park is situated 2½ km northwest of Heron Rocks.

Nature reserve

Helliwell Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada located on a headland at the northeast end of Hornby Island. The land, formerly a farm belonging to the Acton family, was donated by Mr. Helliwell Provincial Park is situated 3 km east of Heron Rocks.

Lighthouse

Chrome Island Lighthouse is a light station established in 1891 that assists traffic in the region of Deep Bay, British Columbia, Denman Island, and Hornby Island. Chrome Island Lighthouse is situated 3 km southwest of Heron Rocks.

Latitude

49.48969° or 49° 29′ 23″ north

Longitude

-124.65493° or 124° 39′ 18″ west

Open location code

84XQF8QW+V2

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