| Anderson Bay Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
  British Columbia | |
| Location | Texada Island, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Gillies Bay, BC |
| Coordinates | 49°30′44″N124°08′09″W / 49.51222°N 124.13583°W |
| Area | 35 ha (0.35 km²) |
| Established | 29 June, 2000 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Anderson Bay Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located on the southeast end of Texada Island near the community of Gillies Bay. Created in 2000, it is approximately 35 ha. in area.
The small island and peninsula are included in South Texada Island Provincial Park, but the head of the bay is private land. The park aims to protect black-tailed deer, birds and intertidal life.
Coordinates: 49°30′20″N124°08′20″W / 49.50556°N 124.13889°W
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