It is equipped with a kitchen with fridge and stove, basic eating and cooking utensils, a deep freeze, mattresses for sleeping 6, vacuum cleaner, cleaning supplies, and basic furniture. Visitors must supply their own bedding and towels, washer and dryer are not available. There is a basement for drying wet suits. There is no smoking permitted on the island. All facilities must be left in an acceptably cleaned state.
All waste generated on the island has to be removed from the island for recycling.
Proper sorting and management of waste is the responsibility of those using the facility. A composting toilet is available in the basement of the EcoScience Centre residence. Since March of 1997, Lester B.Pearson College has provided for a human presence for protection of the Ecological Reserve and buildings at Race Rocks. It is therefore necessary to charge fees for the use of the island in order to help defray these ongoing expenses. All electricity for the houses is generated by diesel generators.