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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
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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
Lynn Headwaters Regional Park
Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, nestled in the picturesque Lynn Valley of North Vancouver, British Columbia, is a haven for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. Spanning over 617 hectares, this park is renowned for its lush rainforest trails, pristine creeks, and dramatic mountain vistas.
Read more4900 Lynn Valley Rd
North Vancouver
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Big Cedars Trail (Snootli Creek Regional Park)
Wilderness park with hiking and mountain biking trails, a beaver pond, big trees, Snootli Creek... and it is a recreation destination with rodeo grounds and a baseball diamond.
Read moreWalker Park Road
Bella Coola
Mission Hill Dog Park & Playground
Mission Hill Dog Park & Playground in Vernon, BC, is a peaceful, family-friendly space tucked behind Mission Hill Elementary. Featuring a fully fenced off-leash dog area, shaded walking trails, and a separate secure playground with inclusive equipment.
Read more3900 15 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 8H4
Mission Hill
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Swan Lake Park
Established in 1918, the park is British Columbia's third oldest park attracting people to the region who enjoy swimming, canoeing, camping, boating, fishing and birdwatching.
Read moreHighway 2
Dawson Creek
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.
Read moreCampbell River
Upana Caves - Gold River
Upana Caves, a spelunking destination, is located near the community of Gold River, BC on Vancouver Island, Canada. The caving destination provides over 100 caves. There are said to be around 1 000 known caves on Vancouver Island. Who knew? Most of these caves are found in what is called the Quatsi
Read moreOld Cascade Highway
The Old Cascade Highway is a historic transportation route which is the ultimate day trip through the mountains via a narrow, gravel road traveling over two mountain summits.
Read moreOld Cascade Highway
Rossland
Gabriola Sands Provincial Park
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.
Read moreDecourcy Drive
Brodie Mountain Biking Loop Trail
The route is an advanced mountain bike adventure that covers 7.5 km (4.5 mi.) climbing steep logging roads, cutting through forests, getting air time while gaining some speed downhill.
Read moreRoberts Creek Forestry Service Road
Roberts Creek
Mile "0" Rotary Lake Park
Mile "0" Rotary Lake Park is a recreation and historical destination park situated on the Alaska Highway located in the community of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada. The park is home to a small man-made swimming lake, playground, campground and a historical pioneer village.
Read moreHighway 97
Dawson CReek
Pioneer Walkway
Along Pioneer Walkway are gardens, shelters and viewing benches. Locals and visitors use the path often to get from point A to point B when in the community. Some people walk, others bike, some roller blade - all are enjoying the views.
Read moreHighway #3
Osoyoos
Tabor Mountain Trails
The extensive trail network is accessed by cross country skiers in the winter and mountain bikers and hikers in the summer. Some of the routes lead to wildlife viewing areas while others lead to viewpoints and wilderness cabins.
Read moreHighway 16
Prince George
Cheakamus Lake
Explore Cheakamus Lake near Whistler, British Columbia, Canada and enjoy a day of kayaking, hiking, canoeing, fishing while camping. The easy grade, very well maintained hard earth trail leading to Cheakamus Lake is 3 km in length.
Read moreWhistler
Indian Arm Provincial Park
Indian Arm Provincial Park consists of lush forests, mountains, alpine lakes, islands, waterfalls, creeks and rivers. Activities enjoyed in the park include hiking, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, birdwatching, water skiing, wind surfing, scuba diving, wilderness camping, boating.
Read morePort Moody
Kettle River Recreation Park
The Kettle River attracts many to the park in the summer for a day of swimming, fishing, tubing and kayaking. Kettle Valley Rail Trail is one of British Columbia's more popular destinations for hikers, backpackers and mountain bikers.
Read moreHighway #33
Rock Creek