Sunshine Coast Parks and Places

Kayakers usually plan a visit after launching from Lund on their way to the marine wonders of Desolation Sound. Scuba diving draws people to the area to explore the underwater reefs and marine activity as Copeland has many protected bays and sheltered inlets to explore.

Lund

Nestled just off of the Sunshine Coast Hwy on your way to Powell River sits the Alex Dobler Salmon Centre. From an educational Salmon hatchery, to an easy grade walking trail system, to a native plant garden, this area is packed full of activities for all ages!

10556 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Powell River, BC

Powell River

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The Sprockids Park covers over 14 km of trails (8.4 Mi.) with roots, jumps, ramps, teeter-bars and downhill. Mountain biking is a very popular activity on the Sunshine Coast.

Stewart Road

Gibsons

People come to the Francis Point Provincial Marine Park to explore by hiking, kayaking, swimming or scuba diving.The large park protects the waterfront of the Francis Peninsula closest to Madeira Park.

Merrill Road

Madeira Park

The 17 km ( 10.5 mi.) Lyon Lake Loop Trail is considered a difficult route which explores through forests with some elevation views. The route should take no longer than 2-3 hours to complete for the experienced biker.

Halfmoon Bay Forest Service Rd.

Halfmoon Bay

Mount Daniel Hiking Trail is an uphill climb covering 3-4 km (1.8 - 2.5 mi.) each way. The hike up the steep grade should take (1-2 hr ) to reach the peak. Coming back takes less time as you trek down the mountain.

Garden Bay Road

Pender Harbour

The Knob 2 hiking trail enjoys navigating the side of Mount Elphinstone (4,137 feet/1261 m).Prepare well with water and good hiking boots, as it takes 2 hours one way, 4 hours round trip and that is not taking into consideration the long picnic many enjoy at the summit

Wharf Road

Gibsons

Chaster Park is located in Gibsons on the lower portion of the Sunshine Coast. The area is a popular day use destination for picnics, beach walks and beach combing, especially at low tide.

Ocean Beach Esplanade

Gibsons

Bakers Beach is a local swimming hole attracting many of the locals during the warm days. It is a small beach hidden in a small bay. The waters are calm, good for swimming, tubing and snorkeling

12499 Baker Road

Pender Harbour

Haywire Bay Park is a hot spot in the remote backcountry for camping, canoeing and hiking.

Inland Lake Road

Powell River

The hiking-only park is a popular gathering place for families, walkers, photographers and naturalists. The four walking hiking trails are well marked and are all loop trails.

3110 Sunshine Coast Highway

Roberts Creek

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.

Porpoise Bay Road

Sechelt

During the summer seasons the trails are used by naturalists and backpackers primarily and when the winter arrives the trails transform into single track cross country ski and snowshoeing trails.

Lund

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.

Malaspina Road

Lund

The region is ideal and appealing to the avid bird watcher, naturalist, hiker and photographer. The lake draws many people to the area with canoes and the gravel roads leading deep into the woods, while they attract the mountain bikers, 4X4 vehicles, ATVs and horseback riders.

Duck Lake Forest Service Road

Powell River

Sunshine Coast Parks and Places

Copeland Islands Provincial Marine Park

Alex Dobler Salmon Centre

Sprockids Mountain Bike Park

Francis Point Provincial Marine Park

Lyon Lake Mountain Biking Loop Trail

Mount Daniel Hiking Trail

K2 or Knob 2 Trail

Chaster Park

Bakers Beach

Haywire Bay Park

Cliff Gilker Park

Porpoise Bay Provincial Park

Knucklehead Mountain

Okeover Arm Provincial Park

Duck Lake Protected Area