Tribune Bay Campground on Hornby Island is set to undergo a major transformation, with BC Parks launching a full redesign aimed at enhancing accessibility, camper privacy, and the overall visitor experience. The project, which follows the province’s 2021 acquisition of adjacent land to expand the park, will roll out in phases over the next two years.

According to BC Parks, the redesigned campground will feature newly configured sites that offer more space and privacy, including pull-through options suitable for campervans and future plans for small cabin accommodations. Accessibility is a key focus of the overhaul, with compact gravel surfacing planned throughout the campground to improve mobility for visitors using wheelchairs or scooters. A new shower facility designed to meet universal accessibility standards is also in the works, along with better access from the campground to the beach and a new playground. Another notable change will be the elimination of wood-burning campfires. Only propane fires will be permitted going forward, a move aimed at improving air quality and reducing wildfire risk in the region. BC Parks says the redesign will align Tribune Bay with the expectations of modern campers while maintaining the natural beauty and ecological integrity that make Hornby Island such a popular destination.

To accommodate construction, the number of campsites will be temporarily reduced in 2026. However, a second phase of development, scheduled between fall and winter of that year, will restore capacity by building new sites in expanded areas of the park. Reservations for the 2025 season, which runs from May 15 to September 28, remain available through the Tribune Bay Campsite website. Beginning in 2026, bookings will transition to BC Parks’ central reservation system.