Gulf Islands Parks, Trails and Places

Fillongley Provincial Park is popular for many outdoor activities including hiking, picnicking, sightseeing, birdwatching, kayaking, camping and horseback riding.

Beadnell Road

Some of the main highlights in the park include a beautiful white shelled beach, a sheltered lagoon and a network of hiking trails. The main trail in the park is the 3 kilometre hiking trail exploring Gray Peninsula.

Montague Park Road

The burial grounds are the resting place for many of the First Nations people who first inhabited the island. Standing tall, marking many of the grave sites, are a number of ceremonial Totem Poles. Some of which are very old, faded and have fallen to the ground - some say, they are returning back

Alert Bay

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

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

Mount Norman is one of the most popular mountain hikes on the islands. It is the highest point on the Pender Islands measuring 244 metres. The summit is an ideal destination for individuals who are seeking a birds eye view of the islands and the surrounding ocean channels.

Ainslie Point Road

Also referred to by the locals as the "Gator Gardens, the hiking path provides a sightseeing tour of the ecological environment on the island.

Alder Street

Alert Bay

The Mt. Parke Regional Park is a popular hiking destination for visitors because it is a chance to access easy views overlooking the Gulf Islands and the surrounding ocean channels.

Montrose Road

The park is a popular launching point for boats and kayaks because of the protected waters and ease of access to the launch

East Road

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

Dinner Bay is a family playground and picnic park and the Japanese Gardens are home to gardens with floral colors, scents and outdoor art.

Dinner Bay 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

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

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

Popular destination on South Pender Island for adventure and for relaxation. The park features a sandy beach, rocky shoreline, tidal pools, hiking trails, wildlife and a wilderness campground.

Ainslie Point Road

Gulf Islands Parks, Trails and Places

Fillongley Provincial Park

Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park

Namgis

Tribune Bay Provincial Park

Mt. Galiano Park

Mount Norman Park

Alert Bay Ecological Park

Mount Parke Regional Park

Bill Mee Park

Dionisio Point Provincial Park

Dinner Bay Park and the Japanese Gardens

Helliwell Provincial Park

Orlebar Point

Bodega Ridge Provincial Park

Beaumont Marine Park