Provincial Parks
From ancient rainforests to alpine meadows and wild Pacific beaches — discover parks across the Island.
South Island
East Sooke Regional Park
Rugged coastline and ancient forest near Victoria
Goldstream Provincial Park
Waterfalls, salmon runs, and ancient rainforest near Victoria
Gowlland Tod Provincial Park
Mountain biking and hiking with Saanich Inlet views
Mount Work Regional Park
Panoramic views and diverse trails near Victoria
Salt Spring Island Parks
Gulf Island parks and natural areas
Sidney Spit Marine Provincial Park
Sandy spit and marine wildlife near Sidney
Central Island
Cathedral Grove (MacMillan Provincial Park)
Walk among 800-year-old Douglas fir giants
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
Spectacular waterfalls and swimming holes near Parksville
Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
A series of waterfalls and pools near Qualicum Beach
Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
Historic island park accessible by ferry from Nanaimo
Pipers Lagoon Park
Coastal lagoon and nature trails near Nanaimo
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
Iconic sandy beach and camping near Parksville
West Coast
Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park
Ancient rainforest giants on the west coast
China Beach Provincial Park
Dramatic Juan de Fuca coastline near Sooke
Clayoquot Sound
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on the wild west coast
Helm Creek Provincial Park
Alpine meadows and mountain scenery
Kennedy Lake Provincial Park
Vancouver Island's largest freshwater lake
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Long Beach, rainforest trails, and world-class surfing
Sproat Lake Provincial Park
Ancient petroglyphs and water recreation near Port Alberni
Stamp Falls Provincial Park
Salmon ladder, waterfalls, and fishing near Port Alberni
North Island
Cape Scott Provincial Park
Remote wilderness at the northern tip of Vancouver Island
Elk Falls Provincial Park
Suspension bridge and waterfall views near Campbell River
Loveland Bay Provincial Park
Campbell Lake recreation near Campbell River
Miracle Beach Provincial Park
Sandy beach and nature programs near Campbell River
Morton Lake Provincial Park
Peaceful mountain lake fishing and canoeing
Strathcona Provincial Park
BC's oldest provincial park — alpine lakes and wilderness peaks