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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
Artist Alley
Victoria BC and area enjoys a great mixture of artists. Artist Alley is an opportunity for visitors to Victoria to see some of the work that local artists are creating. It is taking a piece of the west coast home with you by supporting these artists.
Read moreGovernment Street
Victoria
Mount Arrowsmith Regional Park
Long wilderness hikes into the backcountry offering up views of the Vancouver Island coastline from Nanaimo to Qualicum Bay. Scenery is spectacular.
Read morePort Alberni
Paul Lake Provinical Park
Paul Lake Provinical Park is only a half hour drive northeast of Kamloops, B.C., Canada in the Thompson-Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada. This park features a beautiful blue lake, a 7 kilometre hiking trail, a campground and a 400 metre white sandy beach.
Read morePinantan Rd
Kamloops
Clack Creek Mountain Bike Loop Trail
Clack Creek Mountain Bike Loop Trail is a challenging mountain bike adventure that covers 12.3 km (7.4 mi.) cutting through forests exploring any of the many off-shoot trails.
Read moreGruman Road
Roberts Creek
Elliott's Beach Park
Elliott's Beach Park is a small pebbled beach located in the Cowichan Valley, northeast of Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada on Vancouver Island. The beach park is situated in a small quiet bay, surrounded by rock outcroppings, in an area of Ladysmith referred to as Yellow Point.
Read moreElliott Way
Ladysmith
Apex Mountain
Apex Mountain is a year round recreation destination. During the winters the mountain is a ski resort for downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and cross country skiing. During the summer months there is a hiking and backpacking.
Read moreOld 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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Bellhouse Provincial Park
Bellhouse Park is a popular sightseeing and picnicking destination on Galiano Island. The ocean views from the park overlook Active Pass and Mayne Island. From the shores of Bellhouse Park one can observe wildlife like seals, sea birds, predator birds and sea lions.
Read moreJack Road
Victoria's Beacon Hill Park
Beacon Hill Park is THE park in Victoria, BC, Canada on Vancouver Island. It is an everything park with activities, events, gardens, ponds, trails, picnic sites and more. Many arrive every year to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and the colorful gardens of the park.
Read moreDouglas Street
Victoria
Blackie Spit Park
Blackie Spit Park is considered one of the better birding sites in the region for shore birds and marine birds. Other activities enjoyed in the park include hiking, swimming, picnicking and sightseeing.
Read moreMcBride Avenue
Surrey
Cottonwood House Historic Site
Cottonwood House Historic Site is a pioneer ranch once serving the miners and fur traders traveling the Cariboo Waggon Trail. Today, it is a protected homestead, complete with heritage buildings, animals, artifacts and actors dressed in period costumes located east of Quesnel on the Heritage Hwy.
Read moreHighway 26
Quesnel
Kiwanis Park
The park centres around a large paved boat launch that provides access to the Nechako River for boaters and canoers. Dissecting the park is a community walking path known as the Heritage River Trail.
Read moreRiver Road
Prince George
Neck Point Park
Neck Point Park is home to a family of sandy beaches including Sunset Beach, Last Beach, Indian Beach and Finn Beach. There are picnic tables, shelters and pit toilets near the beach locations and trailheads.
Read moreMorningside Drive
Nanaimo
Simpson's Gulch Trail
The hiking trail route involves navigating some very steep sections and requires some level of fitness. But... the good news is that all is worth it because from the peak there are views of the valley below and the Smithers townsite.
Read moreZobnick Rd
Smithers
Dyke Trails
Dyke Trails explore the middle and south arm of the Fraser River in Richmond, BC, Canada. The trails are very popular destinations for activities like walking, jogging, hiking, biking, birdwatching, picnicking and sightseeing.
Read moreRichmond