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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
100 Mile Marsh
100 Mile Marsh is a small wetland area popular for birds, especially water fowl, and birdwatchers. Depending on the month, depends on the birds spotted in the marsh. The wetland marsh is located on Highway 97 in the town of 100 Mile House, British Columbia, Canada.
Read moreHighway 97
100 Mile House
Centennial Park
Centennial Park is a leisure park and trail destination located in the small community of 100 Mile House, British Columbia, Canada. The wide open spaces, the Bridge Creek Trail and the well maintained grass lawns provide an ideal setting for summer activities.
Read moreCedar Avenue
100 Mile House
Mount Elphinstone Provincial Park
The park is a wilderness activity destination with a varied network of trails for hiking, backpacking and mountain biking.
Read moreRoberts Creek Forestry Service Road
Roberts Creek
Kitsilano Beach
"Kits" as referred to by the locals, is one of the more lively and crowded sandy beaches in the Metro Vancouver region. Some say "Kits" is one of the nicest sandy beaches in the region. The beach is white, long and enjoys great views of the coastline.
Read moreYew Street
Vancouver
Red Mountain Resort, Rossland
The dual mountains are a popular during the winter for downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, cat skiing, heli skiing, snowmobiling and dog sledding. During the summer months the mountain becomes a mountain biking and hiking destination.
Read moreHighway 3B
Rossland
Rivers Trail
Rivers Trail is a 40+ kilometre paved community path exploring the shores of the Thompson and North Thompson Rivers in and around the community of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.
Read moreKamloops
Cobb Lake - Kootenay National park
A forest walk leading to a beautiful, clear lake near Radium Hot Springs - relatively short, little elevation gain - a good hike for anyone rain or shine.
Read moreHwy 93
Radium Hot Springs
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Juan de Fuca Provincial Park - Port Renfrew & Sooke, BC, Canada
Juan de Fuca Provincial Park is located near the community of Port Renfrew and north of the community of Sooke on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The rainforest and waterfront park is 1,528 hectares of forested hiking trails, rocky cliffs and sandy beaches.
Read moreHighway 14
Sooke, Port Renfrew
Centennial Park
A family friendly park in the heart of Duncan. Lawn Bowling, Tennis, Spray Park, Community Garden, Fun for the whole family.
Read more325 First Street
Duncan
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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
Grant Narrows Regional Park
The Grant Narrows Regional Park is situated on the southern shores of Pitt Lake and on the banks of the Pitt River. However... it is an enclosed park surrounded by dykes and nearby wetland, bog and marsh areas - most notably the Katzie Marsh and the Pitt-Addington Marsh Wildlife Management Area.
Read moreRannie Road
Pitt Meadows
Kikomun Creek Provincial Park, Fernie
Kikomun Creek Provincial Park is popular for its sandy beaches, lakes and trails located west of Fernie, BC on the eastern shores of Koocanusa Lake popular for canoeing, biking, swimming, birdwatching, fishing, boating, camping and hiking .
Read moreJaffray-Baynes Lake Road
Fernie
International Biking and Hiking Trail
The International Biking and Hiking Trail is an 18.4 kilometre route exploring through desert and wine country while following the shores of the Okanagan River Canal.
Read moreHighway #97
Oliver
Centennial Park
Centennial Park is a recreation and sporting field destination located in the community of White Rock. There are trails, picnic tables, sporting fields, an arena and a playground.
Read moreNorth Bluff Road
White Rock
White Lake Provincial Park
White Lake is a very popular fishing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, swimming and wilderness camping destination. The camping area on the lake is undeveloped providing very few amenities and is only suitable for small campers and tenters.
Read moreWhite Lake Road
Blind Bay