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Vancouver Island Parks and Trails
National Parks, Provincial, Regional, Municipal and Community Parks
Vancouver Island on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada is home to many National, Provincial, Regional, Municipal and Community Parks, as well as, many BC Forestry Recreation Sites.There are oceanfront, lakefront, rainforest and mountain parks. Off the coastline of Vancouver Island there are marine parks protecting islands and wildlife. Many parks on Vancouver Island protect endangered wildlife species.
Experience Vancouver Island Parks, Trails and Places
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Qualicum Parks & Trails
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Waterwheel Park
Waterwheel Park is located on the waterfront in the Village of Chemainus, BC on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The park is the centre of the community and is a popular gathering spot and sightseeing destination.
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Lighthouse Country Trail
A loop trail system. Great for hikers and mountain bikers. Access in Qualicum Bay off of Hwy 19A onto Lions Way.
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Little Beach
Little beach is a private pebbled beach hidden away in a small cove surrounded by a few waterfront homes, towering cliffs, high banked shrubbery and dwarfed trees.
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Ucluelet
Diver Lake Park
Diver Lake Park has a fitness circuit trail, walking paths, picnicking, playground and a dock. Lots to do and areas to relax.
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Pipers Lagoon
Pipers Lagoon is an 8 hectare waterfront park for sightseeing and beachcombing near the community of Nanaimo, BC on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The waterfront park trail follows a rocky coastline and a dyke before leading out to an isthmus ( rocky point ) where one can enjoy views
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Nanaimo
Cape Beale Trail
Cape Beale Headlands Trail is a 6.5 kilometre hiking and backpacking trail leading to a lighthouse and rocky cliffs. The headlands is often lost in a cloud of ocean mist.
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Newcastle Island Park is an island retreat located 100 metres off the coast of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Accessed only by boat, kayak or passenger water taxi the island is a popular hiking, beach, picnicking and camping destination.
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Mount Arrowsmith Regional Park
Long wilderness hikes into the backcountry offering up views of the Vancouver Island coastline from Nanaimo to Qualicum Bay. Scenery is spectacular.
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Haig-Brown House
Haig Brown House is a Canadian Heritage Site located in the community of Campbell River. The estate was once the home to a heralded naturalist and environmentalist named Roderick Haig Brown.
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Grice Bay - Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Grice Bay is a launch point located in the Pacific Rim National Park near the Villages of Tofino and Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada. It is a popular location for launching adventures like boating, wildlife watching, kayaking, and fishing.
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Tofino, Ucluelet
Strathcona Provincial Park
Strathcona Provincial Park is British Columbia, Canada's oldest park and Vancouver Island's biggest park measuring 202,342 hectares (500,000 acres). Strathcona Provincial Park is a year round destination park on the island. It has rivers, lakes, mountains, meadows, forests and plenty of wildlife.
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Tonquin Beach and Trail is a small, private sandy beach adventure located within a short driving or biking distance from the Village of Tofino on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The park is one of the smaller beach destinations in the area, as well as, one receiving smaller crowds as it
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Tofino
Somenos Marsh
The boardwalk and dirt trails follow along the shores of Somenos Lake and the marsh. The highlights located in the wetland marsh include Drinkwater Dock, the Ducks Unlimited Nesting Area, the Garry Oak Protected Area and Watt's Walk .
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Duncan
Swy-A-Lana Lagoon & Maffeo-Sutton Park
Swy-A-Lana Lagoon & Maffeo-Sutton Park. Saltwater lagoon with grass lawns, walkway, picnic area, fishing pier and a bridge from the lagoon to the park area.
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Deer Islands
A group of islands and islets located off the coast of Bamfield. The islands are visited by sailboats, kayakers and boaters. Islands are best accessed from East Bamfield near Port Desire. A preferred destination ideal for overnight kayaking adventure tours with plenty of availabl
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