Summer 2022
The Nature House is still closed to the public but we have some exciting news to share. The BC Parks Foundation is working towards a bright future for the Nature House and we are hoping to be open again next summer. You can help guide the re-opening of the Nature House by taking a moment to fill out this survey on the Nature House. You can also help to get the Nature House back on its feet by making a donation through the BC Parks Foundation online donation form.
The Great News for visitors is that there are STILL some programs happening in the park through the BC Parks Foundation's Discover Parks Ambassadors Program. Look for their bright orange t-shirts and tent or ask at the Gate House for the schedule of events happening every Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout the summer.
January 2021
The Nature House is currently closed to the public. With the ongoing COVID restrictions and our huge reduction in revenue we are assessing our ability to open this spring or summer. We can be contacted via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. r find us on our social media platforms. Facebook: The Rathtrevor Beach Nature House, Instagram: rlcparks. Please stay connected and advocate for our little community gem!
Yours in Nature,
The Naturalists at the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House
UPDATE: May 27, 2020
Hello Friend
s! It has been over 2 months since we had to close our doors. In that time all Provincial Parks in BC have been closed, re-opened for day-use and shortly will open for camping. The Nature House operates without government funding and depends on donations at the door, sales in our giftshop and user-fees for our tours and program. All of these sources of funding completely disappeard and we are unable to sustain operations at this time. What does this mean for the Nature House? What will this summer bring? What will the fall look like? We all are asking these questions and worrying over what will be. We sure hope we are able to see you in the summer somehow whether it is virtually (most likely) or in person (not as likely). We really hope we are able to still be here in the future. These are difficult times. Stay strong. If you have a chance, please connect with us on Facebook (The Rathtrevor Beach Nature House) or Instagram (RLC Parks). Sharing in the joy of nature and feeling the support of our community will help to get us through these diffcult times.
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bruary 21, 2020
Register NOW for our Spring Break GO WILD Camp in Moorecroft Park March 23-27, 2020
Looking for an active and engaging spring break experience for your child aged 6-9 years old? Look no further than our GO WILD camp at Moorecroft Regional Park March 23-27, 9am to 3pm each day. This is an all outdoor camp where we spend our days moving throughout Moorecroft Park, learning about the natural world, playing games and making crafts! Sign up through the RDN's website link here.
January 10, 2020
We are Excited for 2020- Spring School Programs are available for booking now!
Check out the line-up of programs we have by clicking this link or looking at School Programs>> In Our Parks>> Rathtrevor Beach>> Rathtrevor Beach Spring.
August 2, 2019
Tour de Rock FUNdraiser at Rathtrevor Beach - It's TOUR DE PARKS and you don't want it to roll right by...
It's Tour de Rathtrevor at the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House on Saturday, August 3, 2019. The FUN of this FUNdraiser begins at 10:00am when the bike decorating station opens up and you can decorate your bike for the 10:45 Mini Tour de Rock Bike Parade in the Rathtrevor Beach Campground. Meet 2019 Tour de Rock Riders and alumni! After the parade it's back to the Nature House for family fun activities focussed on bikes, fun and safety...and PIZZA, refreshments and Ice Cream. Boston Pizza Parksville is providing the pizza and all food is by suggested donation! Finally, we have loads of prizes that we will be handing out for our lucky draw games starting around 12:15! All donations go to help children and families living with cancer.
July 18, 2019
Come Celebrate Canada's Parks Day In Rathtrevor Beach!
It's Canada's Parks Day on Saturday, Sept 20, 2019 which means it's a day to celebrate all kinds of parks! We will be celebrating in Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park at the Nature House! Between noon and 3pm come join us for family fun, food and fresh air! Check out our poster for details!
Rathtrevor Beach Parks Day 2019
July 12, 2019
Summer Program Schedules!
Summer programs are up and running in Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. Daily at 2:30pm at the Nature House we have Jerry's Rangers for kids! Learn how you can help to take care of the park and have fun in nature! Then at 7:30pm every night (except for Movie Nights on Saturday and Tuesday) we have our Evening Programs in the Amphitheatre. We also have lots of special events including Parks Day on July 20 and Tour de Rathtrevor on July 31 and August 3!
You don't have to be camping to participate in these programs although we do always appreciate donations at the Nature House!
Check out our JULY program schedule here!
Check out our August program schedule here!
June 27, 2019
Summer Programs Begin at Rathtrevor Beach and the SUP Mobile Rolls out to Sproat and Spider Lake...
It's almost Summer and our Student Naturalists are busily preparing their summer Evening Amphitheatre and Jerry's Rangers programs for you! Each day of the summer we will be offering a 2:30pm Jerry's Rangers Program at the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House and a 7:30pm Evening program OR 7:00pm Movie Night at the Rathtrevor Beach Amphitheatre. All programs are by donation: every bit helps (Donations can be made at the Nature House or at the program)! We will be posting our schedule of programs here shortly. If you would like to know the day's program topics you can phone the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House between 10am and 5pm daily.
AND 'SUP'er exciting...our mobile Stand-Up Paddleboard adventure (SUP Mobile) is rolling into our parks. For July, look for the Sup Mobile in Sproat Lake Provincial Park on Fridays and Saturdays and at Spider Lake Provincial Park on Thursday and Sundays. Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange a reservation. We will also have boards at Rathtevor Beach at the Campground Gatehouse and at Horne Lake.
January 28, 2019
Outdoor Spring Break Camp for Kids at Rathtrevor Beach
Join us at Rathtrevor Beach March 18-22, 2019 from 9am to 3pm for our annual Spring Break Camp for Kids in association with the Brant Wildlife Festival. Kids spend the entire day outdoor exploring the nature of the park while taking on adventures, challenges, and fun projects.
Spaces are limited and filling up fast. Email us today This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register your child(ren). Cost is $45+GST per Day or $190+GST for the week.
Click here to go to our camp page to find registration forms and what to bring lists.
Summer 2018
Our August Schedule for summer programming in Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is here!!!
Summer 2018
Our July Schedule for summer programming in Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is here!
June 19, 2018
Register for Sumer Camps at Rathtrevor Beach
We are offering two 3-Day Summer camps at Rathtrevor Beach. You can find details and registration forms here.
June 4, 2018
School Programs are Going Full Tilt at Rathtrevor Beach and Horne Lake!
It's spring programming time in our parks and our Park Naturalists are busy in the park but we still have some openings. Heading to Rathtrevor Beach for a year-end field trip? Why not make it greater learning opportunity and participate in a program with our staff at the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House. Or maybe you want to increase the adventure factor - try out our new SUP Adventure programs OR just sign up for your students to experience SUPing with our intro course! Whatever you are looking for, we can help make your trip memorable. If you're looking ahead we are also taking bookings for September/October.
Contact us at the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House to arrange a program or get more information:
Tel: (250) 248-3198
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
February 2, 2018
We are HIRING in the Mid Island!!! Your Dream Jobs Await...
We are looking for somebody to fill a senior-level position as well as multiple seasonal park program naturalist positions in the Mid Island. If you think you may want to join our team please take a moment to read our Job Postings: Seasonal Parks Program Leaders & Supervisor Mid Island Position,
All applications must include a detailed cover letter explaining why you would be the right choice for the position you are applying for, a resume and a completed RLC Park Services Application Form available by clicking here or on our website, www.rlcparks.ca.
Please apply via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
November 9, 2017
Rathtrevor Beach in the Fall and Winter
After the craziness of the summer and with the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House no longer opening daily, many people think our Naturalists are gone until the spring. However, Naturalists don't hibernate (although sometimes on a cold dreary day it seems like a fabulous option). Instead we are busy out and about in the community and doing tours and programs across Vancouver Island. Our Naturalists are available for programs 12 months of the year. Emailing us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. puts you in touch with our local naturalists staff. What are your options at this time of year? Well there are quite a few. For teachers, schools and groups we can always do programs in the park as long as you and your students are prepared to be in the outdoors in the weather conditions. If you peruse our programs offered in the spring these are all programs we can do throughout the year. We also head into schools more often at this time of year with our In-School Programs. This time of year can be a great time to explore some of our more adventurous programs that get kids moving, running and discovering including our Amazing Race and Survivors Programs. Did you know 
we also offer special programs for Birthday Parties? And if you're just visiting the area we are often hired as guides in our local parks. As Park Operators of many of the Mid Island Parks we can take you on a discovery tour of Rathtrevor Beach, Little Qualicum Falls, Cathedral Grove, Englishman River Falls and many more! Did we mention we also have a 15 passenger van that we can take tours in or simply be hired to help with transportation needs.
The moral of our park naturalist story is that there is definitely no hibernating. Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get more information on any of these opportunities!
August 1, 2017
Rathtrevor Beach Summer Programs are AWESOME!!! The August 2017 Schedule is Here
Join us daily for our regularly scheduled programs (Unless otherwise noted for Special Event Days etc) at 2:30pm at the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House and 7:30pm at the Amphitheatre.
You can view a JPEG of our 2017 August Rathtrevor Beach Program Schedule here.
Program schedules are subject to change so we welcome inquiries via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone: (250) 248-3198 if you wish to confirm a particular program that day. The Rathtrevor Beach Nature House is open 10:00am to 5:00pm, 7 days a week.
June 27, 2017
NEW Summer Kids Camps at Rathtrevor Beach
For the first time ever we are offering SUMMER CAMPS for kids in Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. Our home base will be at the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House and we will spend each day having fun and exploring the park. Our first camp will be July 17-21, 2017 from 9am to 3pm. Late pick-up can be arranged for an additional fee. Registration is $40+GST per day or $180+GST for the whole week (Mon-Fri). Kids will spend the day outside exploring the nature of the park while taking on adventures, challenges, and fun projects. Campers will also get to participate in the Jerry's Rangers program in the park offered each day where they will collect a certificate and stickers and be well on their way to becoming official Jerry's Rangers.
Registration and payment is through the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House located in Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park: (250) 248-3198. Completed Registration forms may also be dropped off at our Mid Island Office (RLC Park Services) in the first building to the right as you enter the park but if you are intending on making payment by debit or credit card you will need to go to the Nature House. Registration is limited so reserve your child(ren)'s spot today.
For More Informaiton and to access registration forms etc please go to our Kids Camp Page.
If you have any questions please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
February 21, 2017
Outdoor Spring Break Camp for Kids at Rathtrevor Beach
Join us at Rathtrevor Beach March 13-17, 2017 from 9am to 3pm for our annual Spring Break Camp for Kids in association with the Brant Wildlife Festival. Kids spend the entire day outdoor exploring the nature of the park while taking on adventures, challenges, and fun projects.
Spaces are limited and filling up fast. Email us today This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register your child(ren). Cost is $40+GST per Day or $180+GST for the week.
Click here to view the poster for this Camp.
February 16, 2017
Advertising for Spring Programs Arriving at Your School
We are putting together a menu of programs for our school and community groups for this upcoming spring season. Once again we will be offering programs through the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House and other Provincial Parks in the area, Horne Lake Regional Park in partnership with Horne Lake Caves and in other RDN Parks. If you would like to request any further information on what we have to offer your group for experiential, outdoor education email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- From multi-day Survivors programs to shorter one hour natural science explorations we can inspire a connection to our amazing natural spaces! Don't forget we also come to YOU with many options for In-School or your choice of site programs.
Rathtrevor Beach
Horne Lake
Moorecroft
Newcastle
RDN Parks
...and Many Many More
Go Camp! Go Learn! Go Play!
February 2, 2016
Hey Teachers, Leaders of Community Groups, and Home Schooling Parents! We are springing into spring programs in our parks!
Inspiring a connection to the natural world through active inquiry, experiential learning and outdoor-adventure experiences is what we do at RLC Park Services. Our Park Naturalists and Recreation Leaders are spending the winter getting ready for an amazing line-up of spring programs developed by our senior programmers. Wondering where we are located? We will be offering programs in the following Provincial Parks: Rathtrevor Beach, Newcastle Island, Miracle Beach, Goldstream and others by request. We will be offering programs in the following Regional District of Nanaimo Parks (RDN) Horne Lake, Moorecroft and others by request. Check out the links below to find our more information of what we have to offer.
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To view a pdf version of our 2016 Rathtrevor Beach Programs click here.
To view a pdf version of our 2016 RDN Parks Programs click here.
New Website Layout!
With a fresh new look comes some great new features! Check them out using the menu on the left.
- Field Guide- Check out this page every season before you come out to the park to find out what plants and animals you're likely to see.
School Programs- Teachers, here's your user friendly guide to the educational programs we offer here at our parks. Check out the teacher's corner!
- Public Programs- Taking a group out to the park? Organizing a birthday party? Want to know what's happening in your campground while you're there? Our public programs often run on a schedule or you can book them!
Special Events- A must see every time you check out our website, there's always something special happening in our parks!
How You Can Help- Find out how to become a volunteer, join our "Chums" program or donate towards environmental education.
Guest Book- Did you enjoy your trip to the park? Maybe you spotted some interesting wildlife? Let everyone know by signing our new, online guest book!
About Us- Learn about what we do, our nature houses and your naturalists!
