Gulf Islands Parks, Trails and Places

Hague Lake Park on Cortes Island is a recreation lake named Hague Lake. The lake is a popular swimming hole, canoe lake, hiking area and beachcombing destination on the island.

Kw'as Bay Rd

Mansons Landing

Besides kayaking, boating and sailing, Dionisio Point Provincial Park is a popular destination for scuba diving, hiking, beachcombing, swimming, wildlife watching, birdwatching, picnicking and wilderness walk-in camping.

Cook Road

Bellhouse Park is a popular sightseeing and picnicking destination on Galiano Island. The ocean views from the park overlook Active Pass and Mayne Island. From the shores of Bellhouse Park one can observe wildlife like seals, sea birds, predator birds and sea lions.

Jack Road

The Beautiful Bay Trail is a moderate hike along an earthy trail. The 5 kilometre route explores through the island's forest leading to hill tops with views of the surrounding ocean waters. The most popular viewpoint are the Malcolm and Numas Lookouts.

Sointula

Bodega is best known for its 3.5 - 4 kilometre hiking trail and birdwatching opportunities following along a mountain ridge overlooking Trincomali Channel, Wallace Island Marine Park and Saltspring Island.

Cottage Way

Ha'thayim (Von Donop) Marine Provincial Park is best for those who enjoy boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, ocean kayaking, mountain biking. and wildlife watching.

Whaletown

Brickyard Beach is located on False Narrows. The narrows separate Gabriola Island from Mudge Island and Vancouver Island. From the shore of the beach there are views of birds and marine activity. There are boats and kayaks often exploring the area.

South Road

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.

St. John's Point Road

The 95 hectare waterfront park is highlighted by a 1 kilometre white sandy beach and plenty marine scenery and activity. The park is popular for many other activities as well as swimming including beachcombing, picnicking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, birdwatching and wildlife watching.

Central Road

The Johnstone Strait marine route is located along the inside passage of Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. It is a major marine transportation route between the island the mainland of British Columbia for sailboats, freighters, kayaks, tour companies, Coast Guard vessels, tug boats, cruise liners

There are three trailhead entrances leading visitors to the summit. The trails leading to the summit are considered moderately-difficult because of the elevation hiking required.

Phillimore Point Road

The short trail is an easy grade trail leading to a pebbled beach, a lighthouse and some amazing ocean views.

Pultenay Point Road

Sointula

The park features include two sandy beaches, a picnic area and some giant limestone rock formations shaped by time and the west coast winds and ocean storms.

Decourcy Drive

The 125 hectare park is a day use park best known for its jagged cliffs and bluffs, wildlife sightings and for its far reaching marine views. Baynes Sound and the Chrome Island Lighthouse are the two big sights from the lookout.

East Road

There is an 4 kilometre one way hiking route that connects Orlebar Point with Gabriola Sands Provincial Parks. From Orlebar Point the hiking route follows a rocky shoreline.

Berry Point Road

Gulf Islands Parks, Trails and Places

Hague Lake

Dionisio Point Provincial Park

Bellhouse Provincial Park

Beautiful Bay Trail

Bodega Ridge Provincial Park

Ha'thayim (Von Donop) Marine Provincial Park

Brickyard Beach

Helliwell Provincial Park

Tribune Bay Provincial Park

Johnstone Strait - Marine Route Vancouver Island

Mt. Galiano Park

Pultenay Point Lighthouse & Trail

Gabriola Sands Provincial Park

Boyle Point Provincial Park

Orlebar Point