Activity: Scuba diving/snorkeling
Skookumchuck Narrows
Trails and viewing areas allow visitors to experience the incredible power of the turbulent tidal rapids.
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Ruckle – Salt Spring Island
This park has a fascinating farm history as the Ruckle family’s involvement with this land dates back to 1872. There are extensive hiking trails, beachcombing and heritage farm buildings to […]
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Dionisio Point – Galiano Island
Special features include sandstone headlands sculpted by erosion, wildflower meadows, a tidal lagoon and a long human history with evidence of shell middens.
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Squitty Bay – Lasqueti Island
This small park is a pleasant place to enjoy a picnic or spend a day exploring rocky headlands and arid terrain.
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Sproat Lake
A popular destination for swimming, fishing, waterskiing and, when the wind is up, windsurfing. Short hiking trails lead visitors around the park, including a trail to the east end of […]
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Spider Lake
A very popular day-use destination; Spider Lake provides great swimming and fishing opportunities and is only 20 minutes from Rathtrevor Beach or Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park.
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Rathtrevor Beach
One of the most popular destinations on Vancouver Island, reservations are recommended. Over 2 km of sandy beach and 5.5 km of hiking trails within the park. There are many […]
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Maquinna Marine (Hot Springs Cove)
This Park boasts naturally occurring hot springs and pools that interface with the tidal flux. There is a strictly enforced “leave no trace” policy – pack out everything you pack […]
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Little Qualicum Falls
Little Qualicum Falls is the perfect base camp to explore the awe-inspiring Cathedral Grove of MacMillan Park. Afterwards, return to Little Qualicum Falls to camp, hike, and relax. Open from spring […]
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Gabriola Island – Gabriola Island
All 3 parks allow for spectacular vistas of the Strait of Georgia, making them a great day trip adventure from Rathtrevor Beach or Englishman River Falls.
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Tribune Bay – Hornby Island
Nicknamed “Little Hawaii,” the white sandy beaches of Tribune Bay stretch endlessly out to meet an aquamarine sea. Boasting close to 1 km of fine white sand beach, the south-facing Tribune […]
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Smelt Bay – Cortes Island
The campground features multi-tiered sites with tent pads located in private locations and a beautiful communal cook shelter. This campground is a fantastic destination for tenters and smaller RVs. The […]
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Helliwell – Hornby Island
Spectacular views of marine life, the Strait of Georgia and the Coast Mountains can be had from any point along the bluffs. As you explore the park’s meandering hiking and […]
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Fillongley – Denman Island
Fillongley boasts ocean side camping in a compact 10 site park that is ideal for both RVs and tenters. This park is extremely popular and is 100% reservable from Mid-March […]
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