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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
Yellowhawk Trail
Yellowhawk Trail (aka Mt. Murray Trail) is a moderate hike trekking through forests to the alpine peaks of Mount Murray, Mount Greenbury or to Mount Waverly. The round trip 8.4 kilometre alpine trail should take 3-5 hours to complete. Trail is enjoyed by hikers and cross country skiers.
Read moreBowron Lakes
Barkerville
Spider Lake Provincial Park
The 65 hectare wilderness park includes a fresh water lake, a sandy beach and two day use areas. The lake park is popular for canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, swimming, wind surfing, fishing, scuba diving and beachcombing.
Read moreQualicum
Roche Lake Provincial Park
Roche Lake Provincial Park is a rugged and remote nature park consisting of seven lakes on the Thompson Plateau located south of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. The wilderness park is measured at 2,041 hectares and is best explored along a series of very rough gravel roads.
Read moreRoche Lake Road
kamloops
Halibut Bight Rest Area
A secluded waterfront park not far from the Village of Skidegate on Graham Island of the Haida Gwaii, BC, Canada. The Halibut Bight Rest Area offers up ocean views overlooking Hecate Strait.
Read moreHighway 16
Skidegate
Juniper Trail - Kootenay National Park
Juniper Trail is a short trail exploring canyon walls and forest groves high above Sinclair Creek in the Kootenay National Park of British Columbia, Canada near the town of Radium Hot Springs, BC.
Read moreHighway 93
Radium Hot Springs
Transfer Beach Park
Transfer Beach Park is the central gathering place, heck the IT place, on the waterfront for many who visit Ladysmith, BC, Canada on Vancouver Island. The large park is a major gathering spot for summer activities
Read moreLadysmith
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada
The Pacific Rim National Park is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The park is world renown for its remote sandy beaches, wilderness camping opportunities, kayaking, hiking and backpacking,
Read morePort Renfrew, Bamfield
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Old Growth Alley
Old Growth Alley interpretive route is a difficult trail located along Highway 16, a few minutes south of Crow's Nest store
Read moreHighway 16
Tlell
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Snooka Creek Trail
The three trails (East Loop, South Loop, West Trails) provide different levels of hiking difficulty and variations in the wilderness scenery. Located in between the community of Bella Coola and the Village of Hagensborg.
Read moreSnooka Forest Service Road
Bella Coola
Bunster Hills Activity Trail
This is a great activity trail for mountain bikers, off roaders and hikers offering ocean views of Okeover Inlet, Malaspina Peninsula and the Georgia Strait.
Read moreWilde Road
Lund
Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
The green-blue waters of Kalamalka Lake, the secluded coves and the sandy beaches make the park popular for swimming, canoeing, and picnicking. Hiking, biking, jogging, horseback riding and cross country skiing are enjoyed in the park because of the large network of paved and gravel trails.
Read moreHwy 6
Vernon
Pacific Mariners Park
The park setting is well maintained with tiled walking paths leading to spectacular viewpoints with sitting benches looking out over the Prince Rupert Harbour and, to the left, the Rotary Waterfront Park.
Read more1st Avenue
Prince Rupert
Four Lakes Trail
The 8 Km (3.6 miles) easy grade Four Lakes Trail is a loop trail which explores the forests and lakes located just north of Squamish, BC, Canada in the Alice Lake Provincial Park. The four lakes include the Alice, Stump, Fawn and Edith Lakes.
Read moreHighway 99
Squamish
Saltery Bay Provincial Park
The 69 hectare park is separated into two distinct sections - a campground and day use area including a beach and hiking trail.
Read moreHighway 101
Saltery Bay