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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
Katherine Lake Regional Park
Many arrive at the Sunshine Coast park for the sandy beach and the lake activities like swimming, hiking, tenting, camping and picnics.
Read moreGarden Bay Road
Garden Bay
Skidegate Lake
One of the larger accessible fresh water lakes on Moresby Island in the Haida Gwaii Islands Archipelago. The lake, as well as Mosquito Lake, is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing and swimming.
Read moreSandspit
Departure Bay Beach
Activities enjoyed at the beach include swimming, beachcombing and sightseeing. The beach is also a beach launch site for kayakers looking to explore the coastline. There are islands along the coastline worth exploring like Newcastle, Jesse, Snake and Brandon Islands. There is parallel parking
Read moreDeparture Bay Road
Nanaimo
McLeese Lake
McLeese Lake is a destination that is popular year round. In the summer people enjoy water sports like swimming, boating, sun tanning, canoeing and fishing. Do you prefer land then there is hiking, camping, horseback riding and offroading in the surrounding hills
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Crescent Beach
The beach and 3 kilometre waterfront pathway are located in the small community of Crecent Beach, BC which is situated in the northern end of Semiahmoo Bay. It is a popular destination for walking, beachcombing, sunbathing, sightseeing, swimming and for launching a kayak.
Read moreBeecher Street
Surrey
Sukunka Falls Provincial Park
Tumbler Ridge BC Canada Parks and Trails. Sukunka Falls Provincial Park preserves the wildest stretch of the Sukunka River. With the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop the crystal clear waters of the Sukunka River flow over layers of bedrock in a series of waterfalls and rapids.
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Okeover Arm Provincial Park
The park is on the Malaspina Peninsula covering over 4 hectares with no real trial system to explore but does have beach access and camping. It is also a launch point for kayaking and scuba diving.
Read moreMalaspina Road
Lund
South Arm Marshes Wildlife Management Area
The reserve is a protected wildlife sanctuary located within the Fraser River delta near the community of Ladner, BC, Canada. The area covered by the management area includes Ladner Lagoon, Ladner Marsh and the islands of Woodward, Barber, Duck, Rose, Kirkland, Gunn and Williamson. Activities includ
Read moreFerry Road.
Ladner
Christie Memorial Provincial Park
Okanagan Falls Christie Memorial Provincial Park is a popular sunshine destination for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, boating, picnicking and suntanning.
Read moreCedar Avenue
Okanagan Falls
Barret Hat Hiking Trail
The short 2 km or so hiking trail travels along an old overgrown forestry road leading out onto a lookout point with fantastic views of the Telkwa Mountain Range and the Bulkley Valley.
Read moreBarret Hat Road
Houston
Dickenson Trail
The moderate grade hiking route leads uphill to a viewpoint on a bluff with spanning views of the valley below.
Read morePineridge Street
Fort St. James
Helliwell Provincial Park
The park includes the point, a forest of old growth Douglas Fir trees, a beach, an islet and some jagged, rocky cliffs. It is a popular day use destination on Hornby Island for hiking, scuba diving, swimming, sightseeing, kayaking and picnicking.
Read moreSt. John's Point Road
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
Roberts Creek Mountain Bike Loop Trail
The bike route is an advanced mountain bike adventure that covers 30 km (18 mi.) with some steep climbs, forest trails, logging roads and... much... downhill speed.
Read moreRoberts Creek Forestry Service
Roberts Creek
Florencia Bay
Florencia Beach is one of many of the beautiful beaches located in the Pacific Rim National Park located near the Town of Tofino and just north of the community of Ucluelet, BC, Canada on Vancouver Island.
Read moreTofino, Ulcuelet