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British Columbia Parks and Trails
Planning adventures in our British Columbia Parks and Trails
Parks, hiking trails, historic sites, heritage sites, rivers, lakes and natural areas in BC Canada
British Columbia parks and trails in Canada covers every type of landscape and seascape including mountain ranges, rivers, lakes, glaciers, forests, wetlands, wildlife, ecological and heritage. All play a big part in the creation of our BC parks system. Some of our BC Parks and heritage trails tells the long history of Canada. Others are for protection of wildlife, floral and fauna. Then there are those strictly designed for adventures and leisure living outdoors. There are over 11,400,000 hectares of BC parkland in Canada with over 2,700 kilometres of hiking and mountain biking trails.
Over 800+ BC Parks in the province
There are over 800 or so British Columbia parks in Canada. This, by no means, is the total number of wilderness and recreation parks in British Columbia, Canada as there are many others that do not fall under the Provincial umbrella. Other parks in the province includes a few National parks and many smaller community, regional, hyro and forestry recreation parks located throughout the province. Only 12.5% of our province is protected by BC Parks and 0.6% is protected by National Parks.
British Columbia parks and trails are used for many occasions and activities. The Khutzeymateen Provincial Park is Canada's only grizzly bear sanctuary. The Tweedsmuir Provincial Park is British Columbia's largest provincial park covering 989,616 hectares. On Vancouver Island the 440 metre Della Falls in Strathcona Park is Canada's highest waterfall and is one of the ten highest falls in the world! Parks are an important part of our province providing thousands an opportunity to enjoy the wilderness outdoors. It is said 6 out of 10 people living in BC visit a park every year. The British Columbia parks and recreation sites are here for yours and our tourism enjoyment. Please help us care for them and respect them. Do not leave garbage behind. Do not feed the wildlife. Always ask questions on the services, amenities, fees and rules to live by when in the park.British Columbia Parks and Trails in Canada Summary
British Columbia Parks and Trails in Canada
Click the BC Regions below to view parks, trails and places in that area.
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Parks and Trails
Gulf Islands Parks and Trails
Haida Gwaii Parks and Trails
Kootenay Parks and Trails
Lower Mainland Parks and Trails
North BC Parks and Trails
Okanagan Parks and Trails
Sunshine Coast Parks and Trails
Thompson Shuswap Parks and Trails
Whistler Region Parks and Trails
Sproule Creek Trails, Nelson
The Sproule Creek Trail system includes three recreation trails - the Millsite, Westside Loop and East Fork Trails. The trails are enjoyed by hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers in the summer.
Read moreSproule Creek Road
Nelson
Baden Powell Trail
Baden Powell Trail is a prime hiking route when touring the entire alpine region of the North Shore Mountains spanning from the community of Deep Cove (east) to Horseshoe Bay (west). The 42 kilometre trail travels through neighbourhoods and communities including North and West Vancouver, BC
Read moreNorth Vancouver
Pesuta Shipwreck Hiking Trail
Popular day-use hiking trail created in the Naikoon Provincial Park on Graham Island. The Queen Charlotte hiking trail is a moderately easy hike that covers 5 km return and should take 2 hours one way to complete based on fitness levels and tides. Return trip should take 4 -6 hours.
Read moreHighway 16
Tlell
Mermaid Cove Diving Site
Mermaid Cove is a scuba divers, snorkeling and swimming destination. The cove is connected to the Saltery Bay Provincial Park
Read moreSaltery Bay
Mansons Landing Provincial Park
The 100 hectare Cortes Island park is best for those who enjoy hiking, sightseeing, canoeing, fishing and picnicking.
Read moreSeaford Road
Mansons Landing
Lower Arrow Lake
Lower Arrow Lake is a popular summer destination for many activities including boating, swimming, sailing, canoeing, camping, wind surfing, birdwatching and fishing. The lake is well stocked with fish including rainbow, gerrard, kokanee and bull trout plus barbot and whitefish.
Read moreCastlegar
Mel DeAnna Trail
Mel DeAnna Trail is an easy grade loop trail located south of the community of Castlegar. BC in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The highlights of the wilderness hike is the birdwatching pond, of which, the trail loops around.
Read moreHighway #3
Castlegar
Star Lake - Gold River
Star Lake is located near the community of Gold River, BC on Vancouver Island, Canada. The small lake is a recreation destination situated in the back country forests south of the community.
Read moreGold River
Simson Provincial Marine Park
Simson Provincial Park is 461 hectare marine park in the Thormanby Islands. Accessed by water only, the preferred mode of transportation to the islands is a small boat, kayak or dingy
Read moreHalfmoon Bay
Sombrio Beach
Sombrio Beach near Sooke, BC on Vancouver Island is a popular beach for surfing, picnicking, camping and backpacking.
Read moreHighway 14
Sooke
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park
One of the more popular beach parks in the proximity of the community because of the many activities it caters to like camping, picnicking, swimming, launching a kayak and beach lounging on the sandy beach.
Read morePorpoise Bay Road
Sechelt
Harrison Lake
Things to do on Harrison Lake in the Harrison River Valley near the community of Harrison Hot Springs BC. Harrison Lake is the largest lake located in southwestern British Columbia, Canada.
Read moreHighway #9
Harrison Hot Springs
Riverside Trail
Riverside Trail in the Whistler Interpretive Forest in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada is really about two trails acting as one - The Riverside Interpretive Trail and the Lower Riverside Trail. Both trails combine to create a good hiking and mountain biking experience.
Read moreCheakamus Lake Road
Whistler
Mt. 7 Lookout Trails - Mountain Biking
Mt. 7 Lookout is a mountain biking trail destination located south of the community of Golden, BC in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada.
Read moreMount 7 Road
Golden
Namgis
The burial grounds are the resting place for many of the First Nations people who first inhabited the island. Standing tall, marking many of the grave sites, are a number of ceremonial Totem Poles. Some of which are very old, faded and have fallen to the ground - some say, they are returning back
Read moreAlert Bay