Activity: Swimming

A camping experience for the whole family with a variety of activities to choose from including walking/hiking trails leading to other lakes, views of the Squamish River and Tantalus Mountain […]

A small picturesque all-weather anchorage on the south side of Sechelt Peninsula near Secret Cove.

Splendid ocean beaches, rocky headlands, lagoons and forests. Excellent for walking and nature viewing.

Scuba diving provides a close-up look at the abundant marine life and a 3-metre bronze mermaid statue.

At low tide the cobblestone ocean beach is fantastic for sea stars, mussels and oysters as well as watching whales and seals offshore.

Coastal family-oriented park and an excellent base camp for paddlers exploring the Sechelt Inlet.

There are drive-in and walk-in campsites available at this park, as well as opportunities for swimming, cycling, fishing, canoeing and boating (less than 10 hp).

Interpretive programs run throughout the summer months. Firewood is available for sale.

Special features include sandstone headlands sculpted by erosion, wildflower meadows, a tidal lagoon and a long human history with evidence of shell middens.

This popular summer destination is idyllic for enjoying a family picnic. Nearby, the lake offers opportunities for boating, waterskiing and windsurfing.

The park provides access to a series of deep, polished rock pools and potholes carved naturally into the sandstone bedrock of Sooke River. It is a favourite day-use destination for […]

Adjacent to Koksilah River, this undeveloped park offers hiking, picnicking, fishing and swimming opportunities. Camping is prohibited in this park.

Scenic beauty, spectacular hiking, marine/wildlife viewing, and roaring surf in its course along the Pacific coastline of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. A 47 km trail from China Beach […]

Gowlland Tod provides an excellent and extensive network of over 25 km of hiking trails, offering spectacular vistas, wildlife viewing, and opportunity for nature appreciation. In spring and early summer, […]

Gordon Bay, on Lake Cowichan, is family vacationing at its best! The warm lake and sandy beach makes for great summer family swimming. In Vancouver Island’s sunniest valley, this area […]

Massive trees, majestic waterfalls, a meandering river to the sea, flowers, birds and fascinating fish are but a few of the attractions that draw people to Goldstream. The Goldstream Salmon […]

The 1,600-metre beach is ideal for exploring and whale watching. Gray whales pass by in spring as they migrate north and then return again in fall. Roaming pods of resident […]

If it’s outdoor recreation you’re after, Cowichan River Park is the place to go. Great for swimming, canoeing, white-water kayaking, tubing, camping, fishing, and hiking. Also, it’s a great place […]

The 225-meter long sandy beach makes this park an ideal spot for families. Lounge in the sand and enjoy the view, while the kids frolic in the water. Campground open […]

Group camping, two day-use areas for picnicking and undeveloped beach areas for visitors to enjoy many water activities on Sproat Lake. A short trail from the campground area leads to […]

This small park is a pleasant place to enjoy a picnic or spend a day exploring rocky headlands and arid terrain.

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 […]

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.

This day-use area protects sandstone ledges and a shell midden on the beach, an example of how First Nations people harvested intertidal food.