BC Parks on Vancouver Island

Bellhouse Park

This small day-use park on scenic Galiano Island in the southern Gulf Islands is a lovely spot for a picnic. Located on…

Bodega Ridge Park

Amazing views, wildlife and unique natural features are just a few of the reasons to visit Bodega Ridge Park, located o…

Burgoyne Bay Park

Burgoyne Bay Park is part of a contiguous protected area network that along with Mill Farm Regional Park Reserve, forms…

Carmanah Walbran Park

Carmanah Walbran Park is a luxuriously forested sanctuary that is without a doubt one of the most remarkable wild place…

Chemainus River Park

The park addition is located on the Chemainus River, approximately 3km northwest of Duncan on southern Vancouver Island…

Collinson Point Park

Collinson Point Park was established as a result of the private land acquisition.

Cowichan River Park

If it’s outdoor recreation you’re after, Cowichan River Park on southern Vancouver Island is the place to go. Whether y…

Dionisio Point Park

Dionisio Point Park on quaint Galiano Island features rocky headlands flanked by sandy beaches and picturesque bays. Ov…

Discovery Island Marine Park

Discovery Island Marine Park is a popular kayaking and camping destination for visitors, local residents and school gro…

Eves Park

Gordon Bay Park

For a great family camping vacation, head to Gordon Bay Park. Located on the shores of Lake Cowichan, north of Duncan o…

Gowlland Tod Park

Gowlland Tod Park provides excellent day-use recreation opportunities for hiking, nature appreciation and picnicking. T…

Hitchie Creek Park

Nestled in the Nitinat Lake watershed, Hitchie Creek Park protects old-growth lowland rainforest as well as river and l…

Hwsalu-utsum Park

Koksilah River Park

Koksilah River Park is located west of Shawnigan Lake on southern Vancouver Island.Adjacent to the Koksilah River, this…

Mount Maxwell Park

Originally established for its distinctive landmark viewing point in 1938, Mount Maxwell Park contains one of the highe…

Nitinat River Park

The Nitinat River flows through lush forest and is an important system for wildlife and salmon and is significant to lo…

Ruckle Park

Ruckle Park on Salt Spring Island is one of the most beautiful parks in the southern Gulf Islands area. Pitch your tent…

Wakes Cove Park

The park supplies sheltered anchorage in the north-central Gulf Islands and offers rustic hiking trails, picnicking, wi…

Wallace Island Marine Park

Wallace Island Marine Park, located in beautiful Trincomali Channel between the northern ends of Saltspring Island and…

West Shawnigan Lake Park

West Shawnigan Lake Park is a small day-use park providing a sanctuary for Douglas fir forest, as well as lakeside beac…

Whaleboat Island Marine Park

Known as Eagle Island before becoming a provincial park in 1981, the small, rocky Whaleboat Island is part of the beaut…

ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park

Situated on top of Mount Newton on southern Vancouver Island, ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park overlooks the pastoral Saanich…

Arbutus Grove Park

Information on this park will be added as it becomes available.

Drumbeg Park

One of three provincial parks on Gabriola Island, Drumbeg is a favourite spot for diving, hiking, nature viewing and pi…

Englishman River Falls Park

Situated along the pristine Englishman River, north of Nanaimo, Englishman River Falls Park features two stunning water…

Gabriola Sands Park

Picturesque Gabriola Sands, one of three provincial parks on Gabriola Island, features two sandy beaches and large mani…

Horne Lake Caves Park

The best in Canada. That is one way to describe the cave resources of Vancouver Island, home to more than 1,000 caves.…

Kin Beach Park

Located in the Comox Valley on central Vancouver Island, Kin Beach Park offers a large day-use area with picnic facilit…

Little Qualicum Falls Park

Little Qualicum Falls Park, in the central Vancouver Island area, straddles the Little Qualicum River and incorporates…

MacMillan Park

Cathedral Grove, located in MacMillan Park, is one of the most accessible stands of giant Douglas fir trees on Vancouve…

Morden Colliery Historic Park

Morden Colliery Historic Park protects features of Vancouver Island’s rich coal mining history. This small, undeveloped…

Rathtrevor Beach Park

Rathtrevor Beach Park, in Parksville, is one of Vancouver Island’s premier vacation destinations. Rathtrevor Beach offe…

Rosewall Creek Park

Rosewall Creek Park is situated along picturesque Rosewall Creek, south of Fanny Bay on central Vancouver Island. The p…

Sandwell Park

Sandwell Park, views of the Strait of Georgia, is a favourite destination for residents and visitors to Gabriola Island…

Spider Lake Park

One of the best picnic sites in the area, Spider Lake features a small sandy beach perfect for water lovers of all ages…

Strathcona-Westmin Park

Strathcona-Westmin Park is surrounded by Strathcona Park on central Vancouver Island. This park is unique in that it in…

Wood Mountain Ski Park

Big Bunsby Marine Park

Big Bunsby Marine Park was established to focus recreation use away from the adjacent Checleset Bay Ecological Reserve,…

Catala Island Marine Park

Sea kayaking, boating and wilderness camping are the main attractions for visitors to Catala Island Marine Park, locate…

Clayoquot Plateau Park

Clayoquot Plateau Park on the west coast of Vancouver Island is a high elevation plateau protecting rare plant species,…

Dawley Passage Park

Dawley Passage Park is located at the south end of Fortune Channel between Meares Island and the west coast of Vancouve…

Dixie Cove Marine Park

Dixie Cove Marine Park on Hohoae Island provides the best all-weather anchorage in Kyuquot Sound and a scenic stopover…

Elk Falls Park

A thundering waterfall and some of the finest year-round salmon fishing in Canada are just two of the reasons Elk Falls…

Epper Passage Park

Epper Passage Park lies on route to popular kayak camping areas within Clayoquot Sound, including Flores Island and Var…

Gibson Marine Park

Located adjacent to Flores Island Park on Flores Island, Gibson Marine Park offers sheltered anchorage in Matilda Inlet…

Gold Muchalat Park

Gold Muchalat Park, located northwest of Gold River on central Vancouver Island, offers a pristine wilderness environme…

Hesquiat Lake Park

This remote park on the east side of Hesquiat Lake, can only be reached by boat or float plane. Situated in Clayoquot S…

Hesquiat Peninsula Park

Hesquiat Peninsula Park is situated on the west coast of Vancouver Island and occupies most of the eastern shore of Noo…

Kennedy Lake Park

Kennedy Lake Park is a popular day-use destination for lake and beach-based recreation. This park is comprised of two s…

Kennedy River Bog Park

Kennedy River Bog Park is adjacent to the bank of the Kennedy River on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The main fea…

Loveland Bay Park

Loveland Bay Park is located near Campbell River on central Vancouver Island and offers a quiet area for camping, swimm…

Morton Lake Park

Visitors to Morton Lake Park are sure to discover that there is a reason the area northwest of Campbell River is called…

Mᑫuqʷin/Brooks Peninsula Park

Explorer Captain Cook called Brooks Peninsula, located on northwest Vancouver Island, the “cape of storms”, however thi…

Nuchatlitz Park

Nuchatlitz Park encompasses the very northwest tip of Nootka Island and a large number of small island groups. This pic…

Rugged Point Marine Park

Rugged Point Marine Park, located on the west coast of northern Vancouver Island, is a must-see destination for boaters…

Santa Gertrudis-Boca del Infierno Park

Santa Gertrudis-Boca del Infierno Park is part of the popular Nootka Sound kayak or boating experience. It offers excel…

Sproat Lake Park

Fresh water adventure seekers will not want to miss a visit to Sproat Lake Park in the Alberni Valley on central Vancou…

Stamp River Park

Relax by the waterfall at this peaceful riverside park or explore the area by foot. Hiking trails weave their way throu…

Sydney Inlet Park

Sydney Inlet Park contains one of the finest examples of a fjord on Vancouver Island, and is a perfect wilderness area…

Tahsish-Kwois Park

Tahsish-Kwois Park is located in Kyuquot Sound on northwestern Vancouver Island. The closest settlement to the park is…

Taylor Arm Park

The main purpose of Taylor Arm Park is to provide group camping facilities close to the shores of Sproat Lake. The six…

Tranquil Creek Park

Tranquil Creek Park is comprised of steep forested slopes and alpine meadows surrounding Paradise Lake, a pristine moun…

Vargas Island Park

Due to its close proximity to Tofino, Vargas Island Park in Clayoquot Sound is a very popular paddling and wilderness c…

Weymer Creek Park

Weymer Creek Park is known for its extensive cave system and unique karst features. A distinctive topography in which t…

White River Park

White River Park on northern Vancouver Island is a small, undeveloped wilderness area that offers excellent fishing opp…

Cape Scott Park

Cape Scott Park is a truly magnificent area of rugged coastal wilderness that is located at the northwestern tip of Van…

Claud Elliott Lake Park

Claud Elliott Lake Park is one of three protected areas nestled along the upper Tsitika watershed. The area is part of…

Denman Island Park

Denman Island Park, located on Denman Island off the east coast of Vancouver Island, was established as the result of p…

Fillongley Park

This small picturesque park on the north side of Denman Island offers an idyllic location to enjoy a picnic and spend a…

God's Pocket Marine Park

God’s Pocket Marine Park provides some of the best underwater scuba diving on the Pacific Coast. Most diving takes plac…

Háthayim Marine Park [a.k.a. Von Donop Marine Park]

With its long, narrow sheltered inlet, Háthayim Marine Park in the Discovery Islands is a popular anchorage for recreat…

Jáji7em and Kw'ulh Marine Park [a.k.a. Sandy Island Marine Park]

Jáji7em and Kw’ulh Marine Park [a.k.a. Sandy Island Marine Park] includes Sandy Island, known locally as Tree Island, a…

Jedediah Island Marine Park

Jedediah Island Marine Park is located between Lasqueti and Texada islands in the Strait of Georgia off central Vancouv…

Lawn Point Park

Located on the remote coastline between Brooks Peninsula and Quatsino Sound on the west coast of northern Vancouver Isl…

Lower Nimpkish Park

The rustic Lower Nimpkish Park comprises a corridor of land centered on both sides of the Lower Nimpkish River. It exte…

Lower Tsitika River Park

This park, situated in the Lower Tsitika River drainage, helps to protect the upland portions of Robson Bight (Michael…

Main Lake Park

Main Lake Park on Quadra Island, encompasses six lakes and protects a biologically diverse freshwater system that inclu…

Mansons Landing Park

Mansons Landing Park was established in 1974 to expand the diversity of marine park experiences in the northern Gulf Is…

Miracle Beach Park

As a family holiday destination, few locations can beat popular Miracle Beach Park in the Comox Valley. A broad safe sa…

Mitlenatch Island Nature Park

Mitlenatch Island Nature Park is home to the largest seabird colony in the Strait of Georgia. All sedentary marine life…

Mount Geoffery Escarpment Park

Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Park is located on the southwest side of Hornby Island. The park was designated as a Class A…

Nimpkish Lake Park

Nimpkish Lake Park, located south of Port McNeill on northern Vancouver Island offers a rugged wilderness experience in…

Quatsino Park

Quatsino Park offers some of the most scenic protected coastline in the Quatsino Sound area. This undeveloped park prot…

Raft Cove Park

Isolated Raft Cove Park on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island is wonderfully scenic, attracting wilderness adventu…

Rebecca Spit Marine Park

Rebecca Spit Marine Park is an excellent area for beach exploration and picnicking. Located on a narrow hook of land on…

Rendezvous Island South Park

Rendezvous Island South Park is part of the BC Marine Trail Association network – a series of campsites, resting areas…

Rock Bay Marine Park

Rock Bay Marine Park is located northwest of Campbell River on Vancouver Island at the junction of Discovery Passage an…

Sabine Channel Marine Park

Sabine Channel Marine Park encompasses two complete islands, Jervis and Bunny, located in the Sabine Channel between Te…

Schoen Lake Park

Schoen Lake is one of the most beautiful parks on Vancouver Island. It provides superb scenery and countless opportunit…

Small Inlet Marine Park

Located at the northern tip of Quadra Island, Small Inlet Marine Park provides a well-protected anchorage where boaters…

Smelt Bay Park

Located on the southern peninsula of Cortes Island, Smelt Bay Park is named for the capelin fish that spawn ashore by t…

Squitty Bay Park

A rocky point encloses Squitty Bay, a small bay near the southeast tip of Lasqueti Island north of Young Point. This sm…

Tribune Bay Park

Tribune Bay Park is on Hornby Island. It has almost 1 km of fine, white-sand beach leading into the Straight of Georgia…

Woss Lake Park

This rugged, undeveloped park is located on northern Vancouver Island, south of the community of Woss and north of Zeba…