BC Parks on Vancouver Island
Official provincial park information synced from BC Parks — photos, activities, and visitor details for Island and Gulf Islands parks.
West Coast
Big Bunsby Marine Park
Big Bunsby Marine Park was established to focus recreation use away from the adjacent Checleset Bay Ecological Reserve,…
NootkaCatala Island Marine Park
Sea kayaking, boating and wilderness camping are the main attractions for visitors to Catala Island Marine Park, locate…
ClayoquotClayoquot Plateau Park
Clayoquot Plateau Park on the west coast of Vancouver Island is a high elevation plateau protecting rare plant species,…
ClayoquotDawley Passage Park
Dawley Passage Park is located at the south end of Fortune Channel between Meares Island and the west coast of Vancouve…
NootkaDixie Cove Marine Park
Dixie Cove Marine Park on Hohoae Island provides the best all-weather anchorage in Kyuquot Sound and a scenic stopover…
Nootka
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…
ClayoquotEpper Passage Park
Epper Passage Park lies on route to popular kayak camping areas within Clayoquot Sound, including Flores Island and Var…
ClayoquotGibson Marine Park
Located adjacent to Flores Island Park on Flores Island, Gibson Marine Park offers sheltered anchorage in Matilda Inlet…
NootkaGold Muchalat Park
Gold Muchalat Park, located northwest of Gold River on central Vancouver Island, offers a pristine wilderness environme…
ClayoquotHesquiat 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…
ClayoquotHesquiat Peninsula Park
Hesquiat Peninsula Park is situated on the west coast of Vancouver Island and occupies most of the eastern shore of Noo…
ClayoquotKennedy Lake Park
Kennedy Lake Park is a popular day-use destination for lake and beach-based recreation. This park is comprised of two s…
ClayoquotKennedy 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…
Nootka
Loveland Bay Park
Loveland Bay Park is located near Campbell River on central Vancouver Island and offers a quiet area for camping, swimm…
Nootka
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…
NootkaMᑫuqʷin/Brooks Peninsula Park
Explorer Captain Cook called Brooks Peninsula, located on northwest Vancouver Island, the “cape of storms”, however thi…
NootkaNuchatlitz Park
Nuchatlitz Park encompasses the very northwest tip of Nootka Island and a large number of small island groups. This pic…
NootkaRugged Point Marine Park
Rugged Point Marine Park, located on the west coast of northern Vancouver Island, is a must-see destination for boaters…
NootkaSanta 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…
Clayoquot
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…
Clayoquot
Stamp River Park
Relax by the waterfall at this peaceful riverside park or explore the area by foot. Hiking trails weave their way throu…
ClayoquotSydney Inlet Park
Sydney Inlet Park contains one of the finest examples of a fjord on Vancouver Island, and is a perfect wilderness area…
NootkaTahsish-Kwois Park
Tahsish-Kwois Park is located in Kyuquot Sound on northwestern Vancouver Island. The closest settlement to the park is…
ClayoquotTaylor Arm Park
The main purpose of Taylor Arm Park is to provide group camping facilities close to the shores of Sproat Lake. The six…
ClayoquotTranquil Creek Park
Tranquil Creek Park is comprised of steep forested slopes and alpine meadows surrounding Paradise Lake, a pristine moun…
Clayoquot
Vargas Island Park
Due to its close proximity to Tofino, Vargas Island Park in Clayoquot Sound is a very popular paddling and wilderness c…
NootkaWeymer Creek Park
Weymer Creek Park is known for its extensive cave system and unique karst features. A distinctive topography in which t…
NootkaWhite River Park
White River Park on northern Vancouver Island is a small, undeveloped wilderness area that offers excellent fishing opp…
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