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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
Nesbitts Knee Falls
A one-way 1.5 kilometre path (3 kilometre return trip) exploring through a forest along a narrow pine needle cushioned trail ending with peek-a-boo views of Nesbitts Falls on Waterfall Creek.
Read moreMurray Forest Service Road
Tumbler Ridge
Marshall School Heritage Site
The Marshall School Historic Site is marked by a ceremonial cairn and dedication plaque. The monument marks the spot where a 1912 school house once stood.
Read moreGillies Bay Road
Van Anda
Sandy Island Marine Provincial Park
he sandy beaches, the ease of access, beach campsites and the marine views create an ideal retreat for paddlers on multi-day trips.
Read moreTynehead Regional Park
Tynehead Regional Park is a recreation and educational destination located on the banks of the Serpentine River in the community of Surrey, BC, Canada. The park trails lead to birdwatching and salmon spawning viewing areas, a garden and a fish hatchery.
Read more168th Street
Surrey
Pesuta Shipwreck Hiking Trail
Popular day-use hiking trail created in the Naikoon Provincial Park on Graham Island. The Queen Charlotte hiking trail is a moderately easy hike that covers 5 km return and should take 2 hours one way to complete based on fitness levels and tides. Return trip should take 4 -6 hours.
Read moreHighway 16
Tlell
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
Bourbor Falls Trail
Bourbor Falls Trail in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada is a short 800 metre path connecting to a cliff side viewpoint looking out over a river at Boubor Falls. The 1 hour return hike provides a great opportunity to view a towering waterfall without a long, hard hike.
Read moreMurray River Forest Service Road
Tumbler Ridge
Matthews Point Park
The highlights of the park include a 200 metre sandy beach, hiking trails and a day use picnic area. Matthews Point Park is an ideal spot for birdwatching and marine activit
Read moreBluff Road
Deer Islands
A group of islands and islets located off the coast of Bamfield. The islands are visited by sailboats, kayakers and boaters. Islands are best accessed from East Bamfield near Port Desire. A preferred destination ideal for overnight kayaking adventure tours with plenty of availabl
Read moreFuller Lake Park
Fuller Lake is a popular lake for swimming, boating and picnic site located in Chemainus, BC on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The park is best known for its beach area and picnicking facilities. This was a family favorite when growing up.
Read morePoplar Road
Chemainus
Mount Cain - North Vancouver Island
Mount Cain is North Vancouver Island's year round recreation mountain destination in British Columbia, Canada. Activites enjoyed inlcude downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross country skiing in the winter. Hiking and mountain biking are enjoyed in the summer.
Read morePort McNeill
Schooner Cove - Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Schooner Cove is a sandy beach destination located in the Pacific Rim National Park near the communities of Tofino and Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada.
Read moreTofino, Ucluelet
Hixon Falls
It is an easy-going short hiking trail (150 metres maybe) through a forest along the banks of the Hixon River which connects to a canyon and Hixon Falls. The canyon is home to chutes, river rapids, protective pools and swimming holes. It all depends on the season too, as river levels will fluctuate
Read moreHixon Creek Road
Hixon BC Canada
Armours Beach
Armours Beach is a popular beach close to the village of Gibsons. Armours also provides a small wharf, a picnic area, a clubhouse and is home to the local populations "Polar Bear Swim"
Read moreGibsons
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