Region : 
Join Us
Join Us
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
Community Forest, Cranbrook
Covering over 2000 hectares, the Cranbrook Community Forest trail system is a popular place for hikers, mountain bikers, joggers and walkers in the summer. During the winter the trails become cross country ski trails.
Read moreCranbrook
Sproule Creek Trails, Nelson
The Sproule Creek Trail system includes three recreation trails - the Millsite, Westside Loop and East Fork Trails. The trails are enjoyed by hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers in the summer.
Read moreSproule Creek Road
Nelson
Island 22 Regional Park
Island 22 Regional Park is situated on the banks of the Fraser River and Shefford Slough. The main features are the full service equestrian / horseback riding facilities, the large boat launch area, the day use picnic sites, the walking trails and the large off leash dog park.
Read moreCartmell Road
Chilliwack
McClymont Park
McClymont Park in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada featuring 3 Totem Poles popular for walkers, roller bladers, mountain bikers and joggers.
Read moreHighway 16
Prince Rupert
Richmond Nature Park
Richmond Nature Park has four walking trails to choose from. Each trail explore blog, forest or pond habitats. The park is located on the largest remaining and undeveloped portion of the Lulu Island Bog. Additional features in the park are a natural playground and interpretive Nature House.
Read more11851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC V6X 1B4
Richmond
Influencer:
Radar Hill - Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Radar Hill is a lookout viewpoint providing visitors some eye candy in the form of far reaching views.
Read moreTofino, Ucluelet
Waterfront Walkway
The Waterfront Walkway is a very well maintained path providing access to many recreational opportunities and some impressive far reaching lake views. Located along the walkway are beautiful gardens, grass lawns, picnic areas, sightseeing platforms, sitting benches, washrooms.
Read moreNakusp
Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park
Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park is located east of the community of Watson Lake, Yukon Territory on the British Columbia side of the Alaska Highway. The park features a campground, wildlife sightings and two natural hot springs. Together they are the largest hot springs in Canada!
Read moreLiard River
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
Sunset Beach
The beach is situated at the mouth of False Creek near the neighborhood of Yaletown. It is is one of many white sandy beaches located on Vancouver's Seawall (recreation pathway). The beach is located south of Stanley Park.
Read morePacific Avenue
Vancouver
Manning Park Resort British Columbia Canada
The Manning Park Resort Alpine Area in Hope, British Columbia, Canada offers a relaxed and scenic mountain experience perfect for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Tucked in the Cascade Mountains, the resort features uncrowded hills, amazing alpine views, and a mix of groomed runs and glades.
Read moreHope
Influencer:
Eveneshen Nature Trail
2 kilometre forested walking path follows a creek connecting the lower portion of the village with the upper portion of the village.
Read moreCentre Street
Burns Lake
Tex Lyon Trail
The Tex Lyon Trail is a historical hiking trail dating back to the 1940s when the north end of the island was in a deep state of discovery. The hiking trail was a trail used by people traveling between Port Hardy and Fort Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. The trail is a little used route today whic
Read morePort Hardy
Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
Brandywine Falls in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada is the main attraction in the 150 hectare Brandywine Falls Provincial Park. One of the key factors to the popularity of this park destination is the ease of access to view the falls.
Read moreHighway 99
Whistler
Heritage River Trails
Heritage River Trails follow the shores of the Nechako and Fraser Rivers and is popular for connecting to parks and walking , jogging, biking and sightseeing.
Read moreRiver Road
Prince George