Gulf Islands Parks, Trails and Places

Bere Point Park is a popular beach destination on the island. The park provides great ocean scenery and an opportunity to view some wildlife. The regional park includes a pebbled and sandy beach, campsites, pit toilets, a boat launch and a day use picnic area with picnic tables and fire pits.

Nearby Community: Sointula

The Beautiful Bay Trail is a moderate hike along an earthy trail. The 5 kilometre route explores through the island's forest leading to hill tops with views of the surrounding ocean waters. The most popular viewpoint are the Malcolm and Numas Lookouts.

Nearby Community: Sointula

St. Mary's Lake is on the northern end of Salt Spring Island, BC is popular for canoeing, kayaking, boating, birdwatching, picnicking, sightseeing and swimming.

Lang Road

Ruckle Provincial Park popular activities include hiking, camping, birdwatching, picnicking, swimming, ocean kayaking, fishing, wind surfing, on-leash dog walking and scuba diving.

Beaver Point Road

Nearby Community: Ganges

On Salt Spring Island, from the Baynes Peak Summit on Mount Maxwell the mountain park enjoys ocean, mountain and island views of Burgoyne Bay and the Sansum Narrows.

Mount Maxwell Road

Nearby Community: Ganges

Centennial Park is a popular location for relaxing, lunches, sightseeing and outdoor events. During the summer months the park is the home to a farmers market, art shows, events and festivals.

Lower Ganges Rd

Nearby Community: Ganges

The park is an ideal moorage destination for boaters as it is protected from the elements and enables boaters to wait out any rough weather. Ocean kayakers also can enjoy the coastline of this park.

Octopus Islands Provincial Marine Park is located off the coast of Quadra Island of the Discovery Islands, Gulf Islands BC, Canada. The islands park is a popular moorage destination for boaters and it is a popular destination for ocean kayaking enthusiasts.

The 3, 530 hectare park is a popular activity destination for camping, canoeing, hiking, fishing, kayaking and wildlife watching opportunities.

Village Bay Road

Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island of the Discovery Islands, BC, Canada is located on the southern tip of the island so to protect and mark the entrance to the Discovery Passage.

Lighthouse Road

The park includes a 2 kilometre long sand spit, hiking trails, sandy beaches and a small protected cove. Ideal for swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing, scuba diving, sailing and picnicking.

The highlights of Roesland attract people to the park. Some of the highlights include Row House (the museum), the hiking trail to the tip of Roe Islet (amazing marine views) and the hiking trail to Roe Lake located above Shingle Bay.

South Otter Bay Road

Mount Norman is one of the most popular mountain hikes on the islands. It is the highest point on the Pender Islands measuring 244 metres. The summit is an ideal destination for individuals who are seeking a birds eye view of the islands and the surrounding ocean channels.

Ainslie Point Road

Popular destination on South Pender Island for adventure and for relaxation. The park features a sandy beach, rocky shoreline, tidal pools, hiking trails, wildlife and a wilderness campground.

Ainslie Point Road

The Mt. Parke Regional Park is a popular hiking destination for visitors because it is a chance to access easy views overlooking the Gulf Islands and the surrounding ocean channels.

Montrose Road

A day use lighthouse park that attracts activities like picnicking and sightseeing. There is a small grass area and picnic tables for picnicking.

Georgina Point Road

Dinner Bay is a family playground and picnic park and the Japanese Gardens are home to gardens with floral colors, scents and outdoor art.

Dinner Bay Road

Some of the activities enjoyed at Campbell Point include hiking, beachcombing, swimming, picnicking and birdwatching. Bennett Bay is considered one of the better sandy beaches on Mayne Island and that is close by.

Isabella Lane