No jumping or diving at Basin Head Provincial Park

Effective immediately, jumping or diving off the wharf and bridge into the channel at Basin Head Provincial Park is strictly prohibited due to extremely shallow water.

Dredging was done to correct the channel at Basin Head in late June, however the channel has become shallow again with some areas being only 3 feet deep. The jumping and diving ban will be in effect for the duration of the 2020 summer season. 

Security guards will be on location starting Friday, July 24 for the duration of the season to monitor the wharf and inform beachgoers of the ban. Signage around the wharf will warn beachgoers of the extreme dangers of jumping or diving.

The beach remains open for beachgoers to enjoy and lifeguards continue to be on duty.

Media contact:
Hillary MacDonald
Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture
902-394-6368
hpsmacdonald@gov.pe.ca