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
Cowichan
Bamberton Park
The inviting water and the 225 metre long sandy beach have made Bamberton Park an ideal spot for visitors.Frolic in the…
Saanich/South Gulf IslandsBeaver Point Park
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 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 IslandsPirates Cove Marine Park
Beautiful and serene Pirates Cove Marine Park on De Courcy Island is a popular destination for boaters exploring the so…
Cowichan
Spectacle Lake Park
Spectacle Lake Park is home to mature forest, lake and wetlands. Located northwest of Victoria, in the Nanaimo Lowlands…
Saanich/South Gulf IslandsWakes Cove Park
The park supplies sheltered anchorage in the north-central Gulf Islands and offers rustic hiking trails, picnicking, wi…
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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