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Heather-Dina Lakes

The park is comprised of mature, mixed forest and is dotted with numerous, small lakes. Visitors are able to camp, fish, canoe, hike, and view wildlife within a beautiful wilderness setting. Frequently sited wildlife species include moose, black bear, deer, beaver, grouse, eagle, and the common loon.

Buckinghorse River Wayside

A scenic campground for those traveling the Alaska Highway, Buckinghorse River Provincial Park provides visitors with a chance to view moose or fish for arctic grayling.

Bijoux Falls

Bijoux Falls Provincial Park is a day use park only. This park is easily accessible off Hwy 97 and provides a view of Bijoux Falls with excellent photography opportunities and a pleasant highway rest stop. Toilets, picnic tables and garbage receptacles are provided.

Anderson Flats

Anderson Flats Park offers scenic and recreational values including regionally and provincially significant fishery values. The park provides easy public access to the riverfront on both the Bulkley and Skeena Rivers with excellent recreational fishing and day-use recreation opportunities from June through September for all visitors including children, seniors and individuals with limited mobility.

Beaver Creek

The park includes 19 quiet campsites in treed area, some sites with panoramic views of the Columbia River, great shore & boat fishing for Rainbow & Walleye, swimming in boat launch area, hiking along Columbia River, pet friendly (on leash), fire pits with wood available, on site security. Campground is open from April 1 –…

Ross Lake

This park offers a pleasant beach on the lake that is popular with locals for swimming and afternoon BBQ’s.

Monkman

An outstanding feature is Kinuseo Falls. At 197 feet (60 m), Kinuseo Falls is slightly taller than Niagara Falls.

Gwillim Lake

Visitors can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, fishing and a viewpoint that provides a panoramic vista of the superb Rocky Mountain scenery.

Kiskatinaw

Park is currently closed. Visit bcparks.ca for latest information. Warm water and slow currents of Kiskatinaw River provides for wading and river tubing and fishing. Wildlife viewing includes moose, deer, squirrels, chipmunks and various songbirds.

Horsefly Lake

Popular destination, especially for trolling in the deep lake or fly fishing in the smaller surrounding lakes.

Chasm

A spectacular display of colour illustrates the park’s rich geology in the Chasm Creek Valley.

Roderick Haig-Brown (Tsútswecw)

Fascinating place to visit, especially in early Oct. during the annual Adams River Sockeye salmon spawning run.

Manning (E.C. Manning)

Manning Park is a popular four-season destination area in British Columbia with driving access to the Sub-Alpine Meadows in the summer. It is also the end point of the Pacific Crest Trail spanning from Mexico to BC. Summer features: camping, hiking, biking, stargazing, horseback riding, bird and wildlife watching, fishing, canoeing/kayaking/paddle boarding (boat rentals available) and new playground. Winter features:…

Cathedral

Cathedral Park is a very popular hiking area, but the season can be very short due to the high elevation and potential for snow. The season is generally mid June to late September. No vehicles are allowed into the core area on the private access road. Cathedral Lakes Lodge provides jeep transportation service (fee for…

Allison Lake

This is a convenient spot located on the scenic Hwy 5A. Douglas Fir and Pine groves throughout this rustic campground give each campsite a quiet privacy to enjoy the great outdoors. Nearby Allison Lake is a hub for fishing, bird watching and wildlife viewing. Firewood is available for sale. Allison Lake now offers reservations on…

Bridal Veil Falls

Visitors can enjoy a day of picnicking, hiking and a spectacular view of the 60 meter waterfalls. Just a 15 minute walk from the parking lot. The beautiful, mossy forest leading up to the falls is also a great quick escape into nature.

Stawamus Chief

The park boasts a 700 m tall granite monolith, a world renowned big-wall climbing mecca and bouldering destination. Or take a day hike to one of the three main peaks, 2 to 5 hours on steep terrain rewards you with sweeping views of Howe Sound and the surrounding mountains, as well as a great place…

Birkenhead Lake

One of the Sea to Sky’s best-kept secrets! Enjoy the peace and tranquility associated with wilderness camping from the comforts of a drive-in campground, situated only three hours north of Vancouver. A spacious day-use area includes sandy beaches, several picnic sites, a designated swimming area, and a concrete boat launch. The area includes over 11 km of…

Skookumchuck Narrows

Trails and viewing areas allow visitors to experience the incredible power of the turbulent tidal rapids.

Sargeant Bay

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

Saltery Bay

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

Inland Lake

Offers 13 km of wheelchair accessible trail around Inland Lake.

Wakes Cove – Valdes Island

A popular destination featuring a sheltered anchorage that offers rustic hiking trails, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Expect to see a stand of old-growth Coastal Douglas Fir, as well as Arbutus trees, Garry Oaks and endangered plant species. No overnight camping.

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 explore. An excellent wildlife viewing area. Interpretive Programs run during summer months. Firewood is available for sale.

Pirates Cove Marine – De Courcy Island

Potential for whale-watching through Ruxton Pass or Pylades Channel. Fires are not permitted in the park or on the beach at any time. Camp stove for cooking only. There are no disposal facilities so please practice “leave no trace” ethics.

Mount Maxwell – Salt Spring Island

Mount Maxwell’s Baynes Point is one of the highest points on Salt Spring Island offering views of Vancouver Island, surrounding Gulf Islands and Vancouver Mainland.

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.

Cape Scott

The park offers more than 115 km of scenic ocean frontage, including about 30 km of spectacular remote beaches. There are many bears throughout Cape Scott and visitors should be well prepared for wildlife encounters and changing weather. Day hikers can explore San Josef Bay, an easy 3 km one way hike from the trailhead….

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Wildlife viewing

Heather-Dina Lakes

Buckinghorse River Wayside

Bijoux Falls

Anderson Flats

Beaver Creek

Ross Lake

Monkman

Gwillim Lake

Kiskatinaw

Horsefly Lake

Chasm

Roderick Haig-Brown (Tsútswecw)

Manning (E.C. Manning)

Cathedral

Allison Lake

Bridal Veil Falls

Stawamus Chief

Birkenhead Lake

Skookumchuck Narrows

Sargeant Bay

Saltery Bay

Inland Lake

Wakes Cove – Valdes Island

Ruckle – Salt Spring Island

Pirates Cove Marine – De Courcy Island

Mount Maxwell – Salt Spring Island

Dionisio Point – Galiano Island

Cape Scott

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Heather-Dina Lakes

Buckinghorse River Wayside

Bijoux Falls

Anderson Flats

Beaver Creek

Ross Lake

Monkman

Gwillim Lake

Kiskatinaw

Horsefly Lake

Chasm

Roderick Haig-Brown (Tsútswecw)

Manning (E.C. Manning)

Cathedral

Allison Lake

Bridal Veil Falls

Stawamus Chief

Birkenhead Lake

Skookumchuck Narrows

Sargeant Bay

Saltery Bay

Inland Lake

Wakes Cove – Valdes Island

Ruckle – Salt Spring Island

Pirates Cove Marine – De Courcy Island

Mount Maxwell – Salt Spring Island

Dionisio Point – Galiano Island

Cape Scott

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