Ferry Island

Ferry Island Campground & Nature Park

Just minutes from downtown Terrace, Ferry Island is a 150-acre municipal park where you can walk, camp, explore, and connect with nature. With a popular trail network, local art installations, river access, and more than 100 campsites, Ferry Island is a favourite destination for both locals and visitors year-round.

Why Visit Ferry Island?

Easy walking trail with riverside views and forest cover
Unique public art and interpretive features
Quiet, well-serviced campground just 3.5 km from downtown Terrace
Open year-round for walking and sightseeing
Community investment helps keep the island evolving

Camping Near the Skeena River

Ferry Island’s campground is open seasonally from May through September and offers more than 100 sites, including both electrical and non-serviced options. Visitors have access to:

Hot showers and municipal water
Picnic tables and fire grates
Caretaker on-site
A playground and grassy recreation area
Convenient access to trailheads

There are several covered picnic spots with fire rings, and many sites offer river views. Campers consistently note the clean facilities, well-stocked bathrooms, and friendly camp hosts who offer firewood and snacks for sale.

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Trail Experience & Artistic Features

Ferry Island’s 3.5 km loop trail is flat, well-maintained, and winds through second-growth forest along the Skeena River. It’s ideal for walking, jogging, strollers, casual biking, and leashed dogs.

Along the trail, visitors will encounter:

Carved Tree Faces

Over 55 carvings by local artist Rick Goyette are hidden in trees and stumps—faces, birds, and creatures carved into the bark—adding a whimsical, artistic twist to your walk.

Western Toad Sculpture

A 4-foot-high steel sculpture by Great Bear Ironworks stands near the pond at the island’s lower end. Commissioned by Terrace Community Forest, the piece highlights the importance of the Western Toad in local ecosystems and invites discussion about conservation.

Western Toad Mural

Painted by Terrace artist Casey Braam in 2024, this vibrant mural near the playground celebrates the toads found on the island—some of which greeted the artist while he painted. It’s become a beloved family photo stop.

Carved Wooden Benches

Three artistic benches by JJs Woodart, also supported by the Terrace Community Forest, were installed in 2025. You’ll find them:

Overlooking the pond
Near the wizard carving on the east side
On the northwest side beyond the new bridge

Wizard & Owl Carvings

German artist Jöerg Jung contributed larger carvings including a wizard face and two owl sculptures, building on the park’s theme of hidden art and natural discovery.

Pet-Friendly, Family-Friendly

Ferry Island is welcoming to dogs and families alike.

Dogs must be on leash in the campground, playground, and parking areas
Off-leash permitted on parts of the trail and in the designated zone at the south end of the island

A volleyball net is also set up near the grassy area during summer, and the children’s playground is centrally located near the campground facilities.

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