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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
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
Cypress Falls Trail
Cypress Falls Trail explores an old growth forest before leading to two natural viewpoints overlooking a waterfall. There is a lower and upper viewpoint. The trail measures only 2-3 kilometres return.
Read moreWoodgreen Place
West Vancouver
Martha Creek Provincial Park
Martha Creek Provincial Park is a destination park. Some of the activities enjoyed when visiting in the park include boating, canoeing, swimming, fishing, camping and picnics. Some stay for a few days in the campground, while others enjoy the lake activities and day use facilities.
Read moreHighway 23 N
Revelstoke
Howard Lake
Howard Lake near Village of Lone Butte is a high elevation lake under deep forest cover situated in the hills above Canim Lake.
Read moreCanim Lake Road
Lone Butte
Woss, BC - Community
Woss is a very small seaside village located in the Nimpkish Valley on the north end of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. There are no real guiding companies here. The adventures enjoyed are mostly self guided.
Read moreSkagit Valley Provincial Park
The park is a wilderness backcountry recreation destination measuring 27,948 hectares located in the Cascade Mountains. Some of the more popular activities enjoyed in the park include backpacking, hiking, swimming, canoeing, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, sightseeing, birdwatching, wild
Read moreSilver-Skagit Road
Hope
Old Growth Hiking Trail, Nelson
Old Growth Hiking Trail is a wilderness loop trail exploring giant, ancient cedar forests along the banks of the Kokanee Creek. The hiking only trail is located northeast of the community of Nelson. BC in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada.
Read moreKokanee Glacier Road
Nelson
Britannia Heritage Shipyard
Britannia Heritage Shipyard is a National Historic Site situated on the waterfront in Steveston Landing. The Britannia Heritage Shipyard operated from 1917 to 1980. It was a premier boat building and restoration facility in its day. Now it is a museum with artifacts, displays and exhibits.
Read moreWestwater Drive
Richmond
Westwood Lake
Westwood Lake Park: A 50 hectare day use park with a sandy beach, swimming area with a floating dock, picnic tables, playground, boat launch and a large network of hiking and biking trails. The lake is a popular destination for swimming, canoeing, fishing for trout, hiking, jogging, dog walking, mou
Read moreWestwood Lake Rd
Nanaimo
Barkerville Historic Homestead
Barkerville Historic Homestead in North Cariboo-Chilcotin Region, British Columbia, Canada is BC's most popular historic mining town attraction located on the Cariboo Gold Rush Trail made popular in the late 1800s.
Read moreHighway 26
Wells
Peace Arch Provincial Park
Peace Arch Provincial Park measures over 16 hectares and 9 hectares of the park falls on the Canadian side of the international border. There is a floral garden, art sculptures, grass lawns, a playground, a pond, sitting benches and a picnic day use area.
Read moreHwy #99
White Rock
Robert Ostler Park
The community park destination includes a children's playground, public washrooms, longhouse picnic shelter, Totem Poles, picnic tables, viewing benches, large grass lawns, a rocky beach and beautiful marine views. The park connects to the Seawalk Pathway in Campbell River.
Read moreCampbell River
Sandwell Provincial Park
Some of the activities enjoyed in the park include picnicking, sightseeing, beachcombing, swimming and hiking. There is a short hiking trail following the shoreline exploring through trees leading from the parking lot to the day use area.
Read moreBarrett Road
Mark Creek Nature Trail
Mark Creek Nature Trail is an easy going 12 kilometre hiking and biking nature trail connecting Kimberley, BC with Marysville, BC in the Kootenays. The highlight of the trail is the 30 metre Marysville Falls.
Read moreMckenzie Street
Kimberley
Cottonwood Park
The sandy beach, referred to as Cottonwood Beach, is one of the more popular beaches visited in the community every year popular for swimming, boating and sunbathing.
Read moreCottonwood Drive
Osoyoos