Royston Shipwrecks
Wheelchair accessible
At least 14 twice-retired ships were sunk to make a lovely rusting breakwater in Comox Harbour.

šŸ“œ Historic breakwater in Comox Harbour, made of 14 deliberately sunk ships. šŸ” Registered archaeological site under British Columbia Heritage Conservation Act.

Why Go

🚢 Explore unique shipwrecks, including 19th-century vessels like Riversdale and Melanope. 🌊 Enjoy a unique view of historic shipwrecks, especially at low tide. šŸ“ø Great for photography. 🚶 Walk the Royston Seaside Trail for views and easy access. 🐠 Discover a thriving ecosystem for marine life. šŸ¦… Observe diverse shore birds. šŸ“š Learn about logging industry history and individual ship stories.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Wrecks are decaying and less visible at high tide. 🚫 Illegal to take souvenirs from the ships, as it's a protected archaeological site.

Tips

šŸ’” Best viewed at low tide for maximum visibility. šŸ›¶ Kayaking or paddleboarding offers closer views. ā˜• Grab a coffee at Royston Roasting Co. nearby. šŸ“š Consider reading 'The Ghost Ships of Royston' for detailed history.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Parking available at the end of Hilton Rd.

Last updated 23 days ago

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