BC Parks on Vancouver Island
Official provincial park information synced from BC Parks — photos, activities, and visitor details for Island and Gulf Islands parks.
South Island
Saanich/South Gulf Islands
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…
Saanich/South Gulf Islands
Bodega Ridge Park
Amazing views, wildlife and unique natural features are just a few of the reasons to visit Bodega Ridge Park, located o…
Saanich/South Gulf IslandsBurgoyne Bay Park
Burgoyne Bay Park is part of a contiguous protected area network that along with Mill Farm Regional Park Reserve, forms…
Cowichan
Carmanah Walbran Park
Carmanah Walbran Park is a luxuriously forested sanctuary that is without a doubt one of the most remarkable wild place…
Cowichan
Chemainus River Park
The park addition is located on the Chemainus River, approximately 3km northwest of Duncan on southern Vancouver Island…
Saanich/South Gulf IslandsCollinson Point Park
Collinson Point Park was established as a result of the private land acquisition.
Cowichan
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…
Saanich/South Gulf Islands
Dionisio Point Park
Dionisio Point Park on quaint Galiano Island features rocky headlands flanked by sandy beaches and picturesque bays. Ov…
Saanich/South Gulf IslandsDiscovery Island Marine Park
Discovery Island Marine Park is a popular kayaking and camping destination for visitors, local residents and school gro…
CowichanEves Park
Cowichan
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…
CowichanGowlland Tod Park
Gowlland Tod Park provides excellent day-use recreation opportunities for hiking, nature appreciation and picnicking. T…
CowichanHitchie Creek Park
Nestled in the Nitinat Lake watershed, Hitchie Creek Park protects old-growth lowland rainforest as well as river and l…
CowichanHwsalu-utsum Park
Cowichan
Koksilah River Park
Koksilah River Park is located west of Shawnigan Lake on southern Vancouver Island.Adjacent to the Koksilah River, this…
Saanich/South Gulf IslandsMount Maxwell Park
Originally established for its distinctive landmark viewing point in 1938, Mount Maxwell Park contains one of the highe…
CowichanNitinat River Park
The Nitinat River flows through lush forest and is an important system for wildlife and salmon and is significant to lo…
Saanich/South Gulf Islands
Ruckle Park
Ruckle Park on Salt Spring Island is one of the most beautiful parks in the southern Gulf Islands area. Pitch your tent…
Saanich/South Gulf IslandsWakes Cove Park
The park supplies sheltered anchorage in the north-central Gulf Islands and offers rustic hiking trails, picnicking, wi…
Saanich/South Gulf Islands
Wallace Island Marine Park
Wallace Island Marine Park, located in beautiful Trincomali Channel between the northern ends of Saltspring Island and…
Cowichan
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…
Saanich/South Gulf IslandsWhaleboat Island Marine Park
Known as Eagle Island before becoming a provincial park in 1981, the small, rocky Whaleboat Island is part of the beaut…
Cowichan
ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park
Situated on top of Mount Newton on southern Vancouver Island, ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park overlooks the pastoral Saanich…
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