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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.

British Columbia Parks & 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 in Canada Summary

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

Click the BC Regions below to view parks, trails and places in that area.

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Parks and Trails

Gulf Islands

Gulf Islands Parks and Trails

Haida Gwaii

Haida Gwaii Parks and Trails

Kootenay

Kootenay Parks and Trails

Lower Mainland

Lower Mainland Parks and Trails

North BC

North BC Parks and Trails

Okanagan

Okanagan Parks and Trails

Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Parks and Trails

Thompson Shuswap

Thompson Shuswap Parks and Trails

Whistler Area

Whistler Region Parks and Trails
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Mt. Seymour Park is a mountain activity destination resort based in the North Shore Mountains near North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Activities enjoyed include hiking, backpacking, wilderness camping, swimming, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing.
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Mount Seymour Road
North Vancouver
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Frog Falls Recreation Site is a small campground and day-use area along Wap Creek with a small campground. The recreation site is located near Sicamous and Revelstoke BC Canada & features a hiking trail to an 80ft waterfall in the beautiful forests of British Columbia Canada.
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Wap Lake Forest Service Road
Revelstoke
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Kootenay Lake is the adventure and activity destination of choice for canoeing, fishing, kayaking, boating, swimming, wind surfing, and SUP
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Nelson, Kaslo, Creston
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Located along Highway 16, immediately adjacent the Onward Point Lookout parking lot, spy the trailhead by hydro pole 79.
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Highway 16
Sandspit, BC
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Horseshoe Lake Forest Recreation Site is popular for hiking, birdwatching, camping, mountain biking, swimming, fishing and canoeing.
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Horseshoe Lake Road
Cranbrook
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Children will enjoy the playground in the park with swings, jungle jim and slides. Near by is a wet and wild water park to help keep them cool on the sunshine days.
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4th Avenue
Williams Lake
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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
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Bluff Road
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The Rose Swanson Mountain Trail is a moderate hike offering scenic views along the way and views overlooking the Spallumcheen Valley.
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Anderson Lake near Lillooet is one of the more popular recreational lakes for boating, fishing, water skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, mountain biking, off roading and snowmobiling.
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Highline Road
Lillooet
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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.
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Barrett Road
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The wilderness park has 4 sections - China Beach, Juan de Fuca Marine Hiking Trail, Sombrio Beach, Botanical Beach. All are top notch sightseeing and adventure destinations outdoor adventure activities enjoyed include hiking, backpacking, swimming, beachcombing, picnicking, wildlife and camping.
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artalley
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.
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Government Street
Victoria
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The moderate 7.2 km mountain bike & hiking trail connecting to high ridge views overlooking trail and the Columbia River.
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Goepel Street
Trail
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Okanagan Lake Park is a 98 ha park attracting visitors every year to the region. The park is a very popular recreation destination. The activities enjoyed in the park and on the lake include swimming, boating, kayaking, fishing, water skiing, hiking and windsurfing.
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Hwy #97
Summerland
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The Sprockids Park covers over 14 km of trails (8.4 Mi.) with roots, jumps, ramps, teeter-bars and downhill. Mountain biking is a very popular activity on the Sunshine Coast.
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Stewart Road
Gibsons
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