Vancouver Island Parks and Trails
National Parks, Provincial, Regional, Municipal and Community Parks
Vancouver Island on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada is home to many National, Provincial, Regional, Municipal and Community Parks, as well as, many BC Forestry Recreation Sites.There are oceanfront, lakefront, rainforest and mountain parks. Off the coastline of Vancouver Island there are marine parks protecting islands and wildlife. Many parks on Vancouver Island protect endangered wildlife species.
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Filberg Park
Filberg Park is best known in the region as an event destination because of the beautiful grounds, onsite facilities and marine scenery. Events such as weddings, fundraisers and festivals are held regularly in the park.
Read moreComox
West Coast Trail (WCT)
The West Coast Trail (WCT) is one of Canada's most famous multi-day backpacking and wilderness camping hiking trails. It is located in the world famous Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The trail measures over 74 kilometres long...
Read moreBamfield, Port Renfrew
Cadboro-Gyro Park
Cadboro-Gyro Park is an oceanside park in the district of Saanich, a municipality in the Greater Victoria regional district. The park is known for its unique climbing sculptures, sandy beach with boat launch, picnic area and tennis courts. It is ideal for families, picnics and swimming.
Read moreSinclair Street
Cadboro Bay Village
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South Beach - Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
South Beach is a sandy beach destination popular for hiking and beachcombing accessed via two different hiking trails located in the Pacific Rim National Park near the Village of Tofino and Ucluelet, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
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Tofino, Ucluelet
Rotary Seawalk
The Rotary Beach Seawalk is a 6 kilometre (3.4 mile) paved walkway that follows the shoreline of the Discovery Passage. There are picnic tables, viewing benches, grass lawns and sandy beaches located along the walkway making viewing comfortable.
Read moreCampbell River
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
Nootka Island Trail - Nootka Sound
Nootka Island Trail is located on Nootka Island in Nootka Sound off the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada near Gold River, BC. Nootka Island is accessed via boarding a walk on only ferry or floatplane which departs from the marina in Gold River or by kayak.
Read moreGold River, Friendly Cove, Kyuquot
Broken Islands Group - Pacific Rim National Park
The Broken Islands is a collection of 100 or so islands and islets popular for kayaking, boating, scuba diving and sailing located off the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The Broken Islands are part of the Pacific Rim National Park. The communities with the best water
Read moreUcluelet, Port Alberni, Bamfield
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Desolation Sound - Vancouver Island | Sunshine Coast
The Desolation Sound marine route is located on the inside passage between central Vancouver Island and British Columbia mainland in Canada. Desolation Sound Marine Park is one of the largest coastal marine parks in North America. It is a very popular long haul, multi-day adventure route attracting
Read moreCameron Lake - BC
Cameron Lake. Beautiful sandy beach for swimming, picnicking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and windsurfing.
Read morePort Alberni
Francis/King Regional Park
Francis/King Regional Park is a 107.33 hectares nature and activity park located in the community of Saanich, BC north of Victoria, BC on Vancouver Island, Canada.
Read moreMunn Road
Saanich
Denninger Scout Trail
Denninger Scout Trail is a challenging, thigh-burning hike up a steep grade of Bald Mountain for 8.8 kilometres before reaching the summit with far reaching views. To assist in your steep hike there are about 9 to 10 switchbacks along
Read moreLake Cowichan
Swy-A-Lana Lagoon & Maffeo-Sutton Park
Swy-A-Lana Lagoon & Maffeo-Sutton Park. Saltwater lagoon with grass lawns, walkway, picnic area, fishing pier and a bridge from the lagoon to the park area.
Read moreNanaimo
Botanical Beach - Port Renfrew, BC, Canada
Botanical Beach is a marine research laboratory for the young. There are tidal pools filled with life at low tides that reveal a whole new world. The beach and pools are located on the westcoast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada in the small Village of Port Renfrew, BC.
Read moreCerantes Road
Port Renfrew
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