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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
Harrison Lake
Things to do on Harrison Lake in the Harrison River Valley near the community of Harrison Hot Springs BC. Harrison Lake is the largest lake located in southwestern British Columbia, Canada.
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Harrison Hot Springs
Hartley Lake
Hartley Lake is a recreation lake in the backcountry forests located north of the community of Fernie, BC in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The small lake is a popular destination for fishing and camping.
Read moreHartley Lake FSR
Fernie
Bright Angel Park
Bright Angel Park is located south of Duncan, BC and north of the Village of Cobble Hill in an area of the Cowichan Valley known as Cowichan Station on Vancouver Island. The off-the-beaten-path park is a recreation destination popular for hiking, swimming and picnicking.
Read moreTigwell Road
Duncan
Kettle Valley Rail Trail
Kettle Valley Rail Trail is over 600 kilometres in length and is a popular route for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding , dirt biking, sightseeing, history walking tours, cross country ski, snowmobile and snowshoe routes.
Read moreKelowna
K&S Wagon Hiking Trail, Kaslo
The 12 kilometre K&S Wagon Road Trail is popular for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, ATVing in the summer months and cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
Read moreHighway #31a
Kaslo
Cottonwood Lake, Nelson
Cottonwood Lake Park is a day use park located south of the community of Nelson, BC in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The six hectare lake is a popular park destination for such activities as fishing, canoeing, boating, birdwatching, picnicking and swimming.
Read moreHwy #6
Nelson
Haywire Bay Park
Inland Lake Road
Powell River
Simpson Tower Trail
The Simpson Tower Trail is a 1.7km (one-way) out and back route in the Delkatla Nature Sanctuary. It runs parallel to Cemetery Road for much of its length.
Read moreCemetery Rd
Masset, BC
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Sasquatch Provincial Park
The park is a popular recreation destination and is said to be the home of the legendary Bigfoot (Sasquatch, Yeti). Activities enjoyed in the park include camping, swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, sunbathing, picnicking, water skiing and wind surfing.
Read moreHighway 7
Hope
Leighton Lake
Fishing, canoeing, boating, camping, horseback riding, birdwatching, motor biking, hiking, atving, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are some of the activities most enjoyed in the area.
Read moreTunkwa Lake Road
Logan Lake
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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Doukhobor Discovery Centre Museum & Historic Site
Doukhobor Discovery Centre is a cultural museum, open to the public, located in the community of Castlegar, B.C., Canada. The museum is a reconstructed village depicting the lifestyle of the Doukhobor people in the early 1900s. The Doukhobors were some of the first settlers in the Kootenay Valley.
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Dawson Trail
Dawson Trail is a year-round community walking path connecting various parks and areas of the community together. The pathway is a 4.5 kilometre route used by walkers, joggers, bikers, roller bladders and, even, golf carts in the summer and cross country skiers and snowshoers in the winter months.
Read more110 Avenue
Dawson Creek
Wreck Beach
The beach is located on the grounds of the University of British Columbia and is the first legal and largest nudist beach in Canada. The clothing optional beach measures 7 kilometres long.
Read moreNW Marine Drive
Vancouver
Okanagan Lake
The shores of Okanagan Lake border many communities in the Okanagan Valley including Penticton in the south, Summerland and Peachland in the centre and Kelowna in the north. Because it is such a large lake it is home to many water activities, sandy beaches, parks, resorts.
Read moreHighway #97