Activity: Swimming

This family friendly park is accessible only by foot passenger ferry or boat. With breathtaking views of the Coastal Mountains and the Harbour City, the island offers a unique natural, […]

Visitors from around the world are drawn to to Nism̓aakqin Park in Clayoquot Sound to soak in the mux̣ʷšiƛa (mahkw-shith-ah) hot springs. The natural mineral hot spring pools are a […]

Little Qualicum Falls Park, in the central Vancouver Island area, straddles the Little Qualicum River and incorporates the entire southern shore of Cameron Lake.  Impressive waterfalls cascade down a rocky […]

Popular lake and beach; visitors can swim, kayak, fish and windsurf in summer (use extreme caution as winds may whip up with little warning due to mountains and size of […]

Jedediah Island Marine Park is located between Lasqueti and Texada islands in the Strait of Georgia off central Vancouver Island. It has long been a popular destination for recreational boaters […]

At Horne Lake Caves Park you can experience the magic of the underground world in the many caves protected within this unique park. The park was established in 1971 at […]

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. Picturesque Gabriola Sands, one […]

Encompassed by an old growth Douglas Fir forest, which surrounds captivating cascading falls. There are some pools at the bottom of the falls for wading or soaking. 3 km of […]

Nicknamed, “Little Hawaii,” the white sandy beaches of Tribune Bay stretch endlessly out to meet an aquamarine sea. Tribune Bay Provincial Park is a popular destination for campers and beach-goers. […]

Buttle Lake and Ralph River offer serene base camps, from which one can venture out to any of the 52 kilometres of hiking trails in the mountains of the very […]

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 […]

Schoen Lake, one of the most beautiful parks on Vancouver Island, has countless opportunities for wilderness hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing and swimming. This park is operated by Namgis First Nation.

Sandy Island is marine accessible or walkable during low tide when a sandy spit between the two islands appears.

Walking trails lead along both sides of Rebecca Spit and offer ample opportunities for exploring the beach, which contains a high concentration of driftwood. Swimming, fishing and kayaking are all […]

Morton Lake is a best kept secret. The beautiful, rustic campground offers great fishing, swimming and canoeing opportunities. The day-use area is a sandy beach perfect for sunbathing and swimming. […]

A favourite destination for both locals and family camping, few locations on Vancouver Island compare to popular Miracle Beach Provincial Park. The campground and surrounding area feature a large sandy […]

Saltwater lagoon with a natural 365-metre spit and fresh water swimming on Hague Lake. No camping permitted; however, camping is available at nearby Smelt Bay Provincial Park.

A secluded and sought-after hideaway on peaceful Campbell Lake, reservations are strongly recommended at this newly updated campground. The pristine and stunning lakeside sites are a popular destination in the […]

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 […]

Conveniently located minutes from downtown Campbell River, this park is an ideal base camp to enjoy while exploring the region. Elk Falls (Quinsam Campground) is a popular destination campground that […]

The park offers more than 115 km of scenic ocean frontage, including about 30 km of spectacular remote beaches. There are wolves and bears throughout Cape Scott and visitors should […]