While we were camping at Saltery Provincial Park, on the Sunshine coast of British Columbia, Canada during our 2022 Vacation we spent most of our time at Mermaid cove.

Walking towards the cove.

"Mermaid Cove is a scuba divers, snorkelling and swimming destination located on the top portion of the Sunshine Coast nearest the village Saltery Bay. The cove is connected to the beautiful Saltery Bay Provincial Park by a 1 km (0.6 mi.) footpath." - Eh Canada Travel

"Mermaid Cove is a very popular destination for scuba divers because of the 10 ft. bronze mermaid sculpture designed by Simon Morris that was sunk off its shores at a depth of 20 m (50 feet). There are cold showers located on the beach at Mermaid Cove and pit toilets"- Eh Canada Travel

"The Emerald Princess statue and wheelchair access ramp were placed in Mermaid Cove through efforts of local scuba enthusiasts. It may be one of the few wheelchair friendly scuba sites in the world. The wheelchair friendly ramp provides easy access for disabled divers and swimmers".- Eh Canada Travel

"To facilitate the scuba divers there is a change room and shower facilities onsite. A disabled access ramp for scuba divers is best used during high tide. There is also a disabled change room, shower and toilet. There are cold showers located on the beach area used by divers exploring the cove." - Eh Canada Travel

Picnic benches.

Mermaid cove definitely lives up to its name.

Fortunately, the weather was hot, so the water didn't feel too cold.

Erik loved it as well.

Erik got a lot of attention.

Erik is at home on the rocks.

"On the north shore of Jervis Inlet on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Saltery Bay derives its name from the early 1900s when it was the base for a Japanese salmon saltery and fish packing plant. Salmon were purchased for the Coqueneet people of the Sechelt Band who have fished these traditional waters for many generations." - British Columbia