Gulf Islands Parks, Trails and Places

A long beautiful sandy beach, a campground and large day use area are the highlights in the Smelt Bay Park. The beach encompasses the entire bay extending all the way to Sutil Point.

Sutil Point Road

Mansons Landing

Some of the main highlights in the park include a beautiful white shelled beach, a sheltered lagoon and a network of hiking trails. The main trail in the park is the 3 kilometre hiking trail exploring Gray Peninsula.

Montague Park Road

The point is ideal for beachcombing, sightseeing and for viewing the ocean, the marine activity, as well as, Mount Washington on Vancouver Island.

Lacon 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

Ganges

The park is a popular launching point for boats and kayaks because of the protected waters and ease of access to the launch

East Road

he sandy beaches, the ease of access, beach campsites and the marine views create an ideal retreat for paddlers on multi-day trips.

The short trail is an easy grade trail leading to a pebbled beach, a lighthouse and some amazing ocean views.

Pultenay Point Road

Sointula

Some of the activities enjoyed in the park include picnicking, sightseeing, beachcombing, swimming and hiking. There is a short hiking trail following the shoreline exploring through trees leading from the parking lot to the day use area.

Barrett Road

The Gabriola Island park is a popular gathering spot for many activities. Some of the activities include hiking, beachcombing, birdwatching, kayaking, scuba diving, picnicking and sightseeing.

Stalker Rd

These Cortes Island hiking trails explore wetland areas, the shores of Hague and Gunflint Lakes and some summits. Some of the points of interest to consider visiting when exploring the trails in the park include Swim Rocks, Easter Bluffs, a historic Steam Donkey and some Inca Ruins.

Mansons Landing

The park features include two sandy beaches, a picnic area and some giant limestone rock formations shaped by time and the west coast winds and ocean storms.

Decourcy Drive

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

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

Ha'thayim (Von Donop) Marine Provincial Park is best for those who enjoy boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, ocean kayaking, mountain biking. and wildlife watching.

Whaletown

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.

Gulf Islands Parks, Trails and Places

Smelt Bay Provincial Park

Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park

Repulse Point

Ruckle Provincial Park

Bill Mee Park

Sandy Island Marine Provincial Park

Pultenay Point Lighthouse & Trail

Sandwell Provincial Park

Drumbeg Provincial Park

Kw'as Park Hiking Trails

Gabriola Sands Provincial Park

Roesland

Beaumont Marine Park

Ha'thayim (Von Donop) Marine Provincial Park

Rebecca Spit Provincial Marine Park