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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
Georgina Point Park & Lighthouse
A day use lighthouse park that attracts activities like picnicking and sightseeing. There is a small grass area and picnic tables for picnicking.
Read moreGeorgina Point Road
White Lake Grasslands Protected Area
The 3,741 hectare White Lake Grasslands Protected Area is a conservation site put in place so to protect the grasslands, the wildlife, pine forest and alkali ponds of the Southern Okanagan Basin.
Read moreGreen Lake Road
Okanagan Falls
Nicola Lake
Nicola Lake provides some of the best lake views while traveling the major highways in the valley. Many visit the lake, every year, for camping, boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing and sailing.
Read moreHighway 5A
Merritt
Horth Hill Regional Park
Horth Hill Regional Park is located in North Saanich popular for hiking, sightseeing, picnicking and horseback riding.
Read moreWain Road
Saanich
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
Waldie Island Trail
Waldie Island Trail explores the north shore of the Columbia River, located in the community of Castlegar, BC, Canada. Established in 1996, the hiking and walking trail is part of a protected Blue Heron bird sanctuary known as the Waldie Island Heron Reserve.
Read moreOld Mill Road
Castlegar
Harrison Beach Promenade
The walkway is a pedestrian path located in Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada. The path follows the southern shore of Harrison Lake from one end to the other and passes by the main sandy beach as well as docks, flower gardens and businesses. The promenade provides great views of the lak
Read moreHighway #9
Harrison Hot Springs
Kathlyn Lake
The park is surrounded by trees, backed by mountains and situated in a rural neighborhood. Being that is so close to the community of Smithers, BC it is visited by many during the summer months for swimming, canoeing and fishing.
Read moreBench Road
Smithers
Bear Mountain Trail
The trail is a popular hiking trail located east of the community of Harrison Hot Springs, BC, Canada. The trail is a 10 kilometre (6.3 miles) one-way wilderness hiking trail which explores through second growth forest leading to views of Mount Cheam, the Village of Hope, Mount Baker, Harrison Lake
Read moreLillooet Avenue
Harrison Hot Springs
Dyke Trails
Dyke Trails explore the middle and south arm of the Fraser River in Richmond, BC, Canada. The trails are very popular destinations for activities like walking, jogging, hiking, biking, birdwatching, picnicking and sightseeing.
Read moreRichmond
Morton Lake Provincial Park
Both Morton and Mohun lakes are well known in the region as good fishing lakes full of rainbow, cutthroat and dolly varden trout. The two lakes attract a lot of attention from many activities including fishing like canoeing, kayaking, swimming, birdwatching, sightseeing, hiking and camping.
Read moreBlanket Creek Provincial Park
The Blanket Creek Park is planted in a forest of white pine, western cedar and second growth western hemlock trees. The park on Upper Arrow Lake includes a day use area, car top boat launch, campground and hiking trails. The boat launch is not directly on the lake and requires a short portage.
Read moreRevelstoke
Gold Bridge
Gold Bridge, BC, Canada near Lillooet, Cariboo-Chilcotin Region, British Columbia is a small village wedged in between Downton and Carpenter Lakes in the Bridge River Valley region.
Read moreLheidli T'enneh Memorial Park
The city's largest park covering over 65 acres of well maintained lawns dissected by pathways leading to viewing benches looking out over the Fraser River, flower gardens, a First Nation cemetery and a children's playground and water park.
Read more17th Ave
Prince George
Kumdis River Trail
The Kumdis River Trail is located north east of Port Clements, adjacent the Kumdis River Bridge.
Read moreHighway 16
Port Clements
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