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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
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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
Osoyoos Lake
Osoyoos Lake is Canada's warmest lake located in Canada's only desert - the Sonora Desert. The lake is a very popular destination for swimming, boating, canoeing, kayaking, wind surfing, water skiing, sailing and fishing.
Read moreOsoyoos
Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park
Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park is a popular park destination accessed by hikers, photographers and kayakers. The 123 hectare nature sanctuary is centred around the tidal pools, eddies and changing
Read moreEgmont Road
Egmont
Bright Angel Park
Bright Angel Park is located south of Duncan, BC and north of the Village of Cobble Hill in an area of the Cowichan Valley known as Cowichan Station on Vancouver Island. The off-the-beaten-path park is a recreation destination popular for hiking, swimming and picnicking.
Read moreTigwell Road
Duncan
Nechako Bird Sanctuary
The bird sanctuary was first established in 1944.The Nechako River runs through Vanderhoof and the sanctuary is on the migratory bird path known as the "Pacific Flyway".
Read moreBurrard Avenue
Vanderhoof
Skimikin Lake
A recreation lake with a quiet recreation campground with hiking, biking and horseback riding and snowshoeing trails.
Read more1660 Skimikin Rd
Salmon Arm
Walter Wright Pioneer Village
The village is a collection of buildings, artifacts and stories dating back to the early 1900's providing a quick glimpse into the lives and hardships of the early pioneers, miners and trappers.
Read moreHighway 97
Dawson Creek
Rainbow Lake Trail
Rainbow Lake Trail is an uphill trail that travels through open grassy fields, over hanging wooden bridges and polished rock boulders. The trail provides all explorers with an opportunity to enjoy many fantastic mountain views, remote cascading waterfalls, rumbling creeks and glacier lakes.
Read moreAlta Lake Road
Whistler
Skagit Valley Provincial Park
The park is a wilderness backcountry recreation destination measuring 27,948 hectares located in the Cascade Mountains. Some of the more popular activities enjoyed in the park include backpacking, hiking, swimming, canoeing, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, sightseeing, birdwatching, wild
Read moreSilver-Skagit Road
Hope
John Daly Park
The small Sunshine Coast park attracts families and friends who look forward to enjoying a day lounging by the Salmon Pond near the big grassy area having a picnic and, hopefully.. going for a short comfortable walk.
Read moreRoosen Road
Pender Harbour
Pavillion Park
The Pavillion Community Park is one of the main outdoor venues in the region where events can be held on a regular basis. Because of the large grassy open areas, the central location and the large covered band shelter the park location is ideal for concerts, festivals and special events.
Read moreCleveland Avenue
Squamish
3 Mile Beach
3 Mile Beach is a small 500 metre pebbled beach. The beach is private and popular with the locals. It attracts individuals who enjoy swimming, suntanning, kayaking, boating, fishing, picnicking and people watching.
Read moreThree Mile Road
Penticton
Sandwell Provincial Park
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.
Read moreBarrett Road
Scout Lake Trail
The trail to Scout Lake is something of a hidden gem in the Village of Queen Charlotte because not a lot of people know about it. To access this trail, you must hike to the official terminus of the Charlie Hartie Creek Trail (top of 6th Street, just off 1st Ave)
Read more6th Street
Queen Charlotte
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Kikomun Creek Provincial Park, Fernie
Kikomun Creek Provincial Park is popular for its sandy beaches, lakes and trails located west of Fernie, BC on the eastern shores of Koocanusa Lake popular for canoeing, biking, swimming, birdwatching, fishing, boating, camping and hiking .
Read moreJaffray-Baynes Lake Road
Fernie
Fisherman's Memorial Park
Fisherman’s Park is separated by the Kalum River forming two distinct parks, one on each side of the river - both within the community of Terrace , British Columbia, Canada. Today, the park includes out houses, viewing benches, a picnic table and a new boat launch.
Read moreHighway 16
Terrace